Field Service Engineer

Field Service Engineer - Industrial Automation & Process Control
Greater Philadelphia Area | Direct Hire
$80,000 - $90,000 Base Salary + Bonus Opportunity
Travel: Up to 50%
Work with Advanced Industrial Automation Systems
Are you a hands-on Controls Engineer, Automation Engineer, or Field Service Engineer looking for more technical responsibility and customer-facing project work? Join a growing organization supporting critical industrial automation, PLC, DCS, and process control systems across manufacturing and processing facilities throughout the Northeast.
This role is ideal for engineers who enjoy troubleshooting complex systems, commissioning new equipment, and helping customers maximize uptime and operational performance.
What You'll Be Doing

• Install, commission, and startup industrial automation and control systems


• Troubleshoot PLC, DCS, HMI, SCADA, and industrial networking issues


• Support system upgrades, maintenance, and integration projects


• Perform field service, diagnostics, and root-cause analysis at customer sites


• Conduct loop checks, instrumentation verification, and system testing


• Train customers on system operation and best practices


• Partner with engineering teams to solve challenging technical problems


• Travel to industrial facilities throughout the assigned territory

What We're Looking For

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related technical discipline, or equivalent experience


• 2+ years of experience supporting industrial automation, controls, or process control systems


• Hands-on experience with PLCs, DCS platforms, HMI/SCADA systems, or industrial communications networks


• Strong troubleshooting and customer-facing communication skills


• Ability to travel up to 50%

Preferred Experience

• Allen-Bradley/Rockwell Automation


• Siemens


• Emerson DeltaV


• Honeywell Experion


• Industrial Ethernet and network troubleshooting


• Commissioning, startup, or field service support

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance


• 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan


• Health Savings Account (HSA)


• AD&D Insurance

Apply Now
If you're tired of being stuck behind a desk and want to work with cutting-edge automation technologies, this is an opportunity to build your expertise while supporting high-impact industrial operations. Apply today to speak with a recruiter about this direct-hire Field Service Engineer opportunity.
About Us
Advantage Technical connects top- talent in technology, engineering, and technical fields with forward-looking companies.
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