Field Service Engineer, Wire Machinery

Job overview

The Field Service Engineer, Wire Machinery role is a field-based position with candidates considered from New England, Georgia, or Indiana; the listing also identifies Williamsport, MD. Compensation is $90,000–$115,000 per year, with overtime opportunities. The role supports an industrial machinery supplier serving wire and cable manufacturers throughout North America. The engineer commissions, troubleshoots, repairs, and upgrades wire-drawing and related production equipment at customer facilities. Extensive travel—approximately 120–150 days per year across the United States, Canada, and Mexico—supports equipment startup, maintenance, production optimization, and operator training.

What you'll do

• Commission wire drawing, stranding, extrusion, and heat-treatment equipment
• install and troubleshoot PLC, HMI, and automation systems
• configure drives and motion controls
• diagnose electrical, electronic, networking, and controls issues
• modernize legacy controls
• support startup, production optimization, and operator training
• perform preventive maintenance
• prepare service reports
• communicate findings with engineering and project teams
• travel approximately 120–150 days annually.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

field service engineer

wire machinery

williamsport md

full-time

plc

hmi

industrial automation

electrical troubleshooting

wire drawing

extensive travel

$90k–$115k/year

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Overtime opportunities
• company-paid travel expenses and daily per diem
• health, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• paid vacation and holidays
• ongoing technical training.

Why this role

Requires direct wire or wire-and-cable industry experience, including wire-drawing machinery experience; extensive North American travel is required.

About the employer

AllSearch Professional Staffing is hiring for this role. Industry: Commercial and Industrial Machinery and Equipment (except Automotive and Electronic) Repair and Maintenance. Sector: 81.