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About the Role

Confidential Client is hiring Entry‑Level Field Service Engineers to join a national field team supporting capital equipment in the paper- and packaging-related industries. This is a remote, travel‑intensive role (75–100% travel) with company‑provided housing during an initial training period. After training, you may live anywhere in the U.S. (see Travel & Location Requirements).

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What You’ll Do

• Install, commission, upgrade, and service complex capital equipment at customer sites.
• Program, debug, and troubleshoot PLC systems and other automation controls to optimize machine performance.
• Diagnose electrical, pneumatic, and mechanical issues; perform routine and emergency repairs.
• Provide on-site customer support, training, and technical handover to operations and maintenance teams.
• Maintain accurate service documentation, installation reports, and programming change logs.
• Use assembly drawings, wiring diagrams, ladder logic, machine manuals, and technical procedures.
• Identify and report defective materials or equipment; support continuous improvement.
• Perform other duties as assigned while maintaining a safe, customer‑facing presence.

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Required Qualifications & Skills

• Bachelor of Science in Electrical, Mechanical, Industrial Engineering, Engineering Technology, Controls, or a related field from an accredited institution.
• Hands‑on PLC programming, debugging, and troubleshooting experience.
• Practical knowledge of electrical, pneumatic, and control systems.
• Ability to read schematics, prints, ladder logic, and assembly layouts.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and customer service skills.
• Proficiency with MS Office; CAD/SolidWorks experience is a plus.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills; multilingual ability is advantageous.
• Able to work independently, travel extensively, and adapt to changing field conditions.

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Training & Onboarding

• Approximately 3 months of intensive, on‑site training at a Wisconsin facility (housing provided).
• Training covers equipment systems, PLCs, commissioning practices, safety, and service processes.
• After onboarding, technicians are expected to operate autonomously at customer sites nationwide.

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Travel & Location Requirements

• This role requires extensive travel—typically 75–100% (approximately 21 days per month on average).
• Field Service Team members can live anywhere in the lower 48 U.S. states provided they are within ~2 hours of an airport.
• Travel schedules are planned in advance; overnight stays and extended assignments (weeks at a time) are possible.
• Employees coordinate their own business travel and retain travel reward benefits per company policy.
• International travel may be available; candidates must be eligible to obtain and maintain a valid passport.

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Compensation & Employment Type

• Full‑time position.
• Approximate pay range: $80,000–$90,000 per year (good‑faith estimate; final offer may vary based on experience and location).
• Extended days/hours and occasional weekend/holiday work may be required.

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Physical Demands & Work Environment

• Work occurs primarily at customer facilities and may involve exposure to dirt, oil, grease, and industrial environments.
• Physical activities include standing, sitting, climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crawling, and lifting up to 50 lbs unassisted.
• Greater-than-50-lb lifting may require assistance or mechanical aid.
• Field assignments require normal mental and visual attention and safe operation around machinery.

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Equal Employment & Screening

• Confidential Client is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applicants from diverse backgrounds.
• Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. and may be required to complete pre-employment screening (drug test, background check, reference and employment verification, skills assessments). The employer uses E‑Verify where applicable.

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Why Apply

• Hands-on technical career with rapid skill development in PLCs and industrial automation.
• Company-provided initial training and housing.
• Competitive pay range with national field experience and potential international opportunities.
• Work autonomously while representing a recognized engineering organization in the field.

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Equal Opportunity & Hiring Transparency

Careertakes and our client are Equal Opportunity Employers committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. We prohibit discrimination or harassment of any kind. To support a fair and efficient hiring process, AI tools may be used to assist with application review or resume screening. These tools do not replace human decision-making. Final hiring decisions are made by people.

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