Automation Field Service Engineer

Job overview

The Automation Field Service Engineer role is based in Chicago, IL, with 100% domestic and international travel required to customer sites. The posting lists a base salary of $70,000–$89,000 per year; it also describes hourly pay, overtime, and additional compensation. ProSearch Recruiting Partners is recruiting for an automation and industrial robotics original equipment manufacturer. The engineer installs, services, maintains, and modifies material-handling machines at customer plants, including setup, tooling, operation, and programming. The role helps keep customer automation equipment operating efficiently and supports timely project completion through troubleshooting, parts coordination, and customer communication.

What you'll do

• Install and service custom-engineered material-handling machines at customer plants, including checkout, setup, tooling, operation, and programming
• maintain or modify machines to optimize operational efficiency
• advise on and assist with selecting and ordering tools and repair parts
• submit service time and expense reports
• maintain customer relationships.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

automation field service engineer

full-time

chicago il

prosearch recruiting partners

industrial automation

robotics

material handling

plc programming

fanuc

100% travel

$70k–$89k/year

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Annual bonus, profit share, per diem, company credit card for expenses, medical, life and vision insurance, 401(k) with 4% match, and career advancement opportunities.

Why this role

The posting states 100% travel is required and requires willingness and ability to travel domestically and internationally for extended periods. An associate degree, technical school, or military certification is highly preferred; 2+ years of industrial automation or related experience is requested.

About the employer

ProSearch Recruiting Partners Inc is hiring for this role. Industry: Engineering Services. Sector: 54.