Field Service Engineer-3

Job overview

Field Service Engineer-3 in Roberts, WI. This is a remote position requiring up to 75% travel, with a salary range of $31 - $45 per hour. As a key member of GEA's service team, you will install, commission, maintain, troubleshoot, and optimize powder filling and process equipment.

What you'll do

• Support installation, commissioning, and decommissioning of powder filling and process equipment.
• Perform both planned and emergency maintenance on installed systems.
• Diagnose and resolve mechanical, pneumatic, and electrical issues—both onsite and remotely.
• Ensure minimal downtime and maximum equipment performance.
• Serve as the face of the company in the field.
• Build strong, lasting relationships through clear communication and professionalism.
• Identify service opportunities, recommend upgrades, and suggest spare parts.
• Support optimization of customer systems and processes.
• Prepare detailed service reports, inspection summaries, and start-up documentation.
• Collaborate with internal teams across service, sales, and project management.
• Provide operator training on equipment use and preventive maintenance.
• Conduct site visits and performance audits.
• Adhere to all safety policies, OSHA standards, and customer HSE requirements.

What we're looking for

Education

Unknown

Experience

5+ years of field service experience with powder handling, filling, or process equipment. Strong mechanical aptitude with hands-on troubleshooting experience. Solid knowledge of pneumatics and electrical systems, P&IDs, instrumentation, and production diagrams, and powder transport, packaging, and palletizing systems. Familiarity with GMP, FDA, 3A, and related regulatory standards. Excellent communication and customer-facing skills. Strong organization, time management, and attention to detail. Ability to work independently and as part of a team. Proactive mindset with a strong work ethic. Valid driver’s license. Willingness and ability to travel up to 75% (primarily U.S. & Canada, with some international travel).

Skills & competencies

field service engineer

roberts wi

gea

full-time

remote

service

installation

commissioning

maintenance

troubleshooting

customer service

powder handling

$31-$45/hr

Work arrangement

• Visa sponsorship: No

Benefits & perks

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• 12 paid holidays
• 136 hours of PTO
• 7% 401(k) employer match
• tuition reimbursement
• wellness incentive program
• Employee Assistance Program.

About the employer

GEA is hiring for this role. Industry: Other Vegetable (except Potato) and Melon Farming. Sector: 11.