Field Service Technician / Engineer - Modesto

Position: Instrumentation / Field Service Technician
Location: Modesto / Western United States

Rust Automation & Controls is seeking a motivated Field Service Technician to support customers across the Western United States. This role focuses on hands-on instrumentation service, troubleshooting, calibration, and repair while working independently in a variety of industrial environments and collaborating with internal service and management teams.

Key objectives include:

• Providing reliable and professional field service support to customers
• Applying strong technical aptitude to instrumentation, calibration, and repair activities
• Supporting customer operations through responsive, high-quality service execution
• Adapting to varying industrial environments and customer site requirements

Role & Responsibilities

The Field Service Technician will support customers throughout the Rust Automation & Controls service region, working independently in the field while maintaining strong communication with internal teams.

Key responsibilities include:

• Daily travel to a diverse customer base across multiple industrial environments
• Applying instrumentation knowledge to troubleshoot, repair, and service equipment
• Successful completion and application of apprenticeship-level instrumentation training
• Adapting to customer-specific safety, operational, and environmental requirements
• Performing hands-on troubleshooting, calibration, and repair activities
• Utilizing hand tools and electronic testing equipment to diagnose and resolve issues
• Maintaining professionalism, safety compliance, and quality standards in the field
• Regional travel within the following states: UT, CA, CO, WY, NV, ID, MT, ND, HI

Qualifications & Profile

• High School Diploma or equivalent (minimum requirement)
• Associate Degree in a technical field (required)
• Field service or industrial experience (required)
• Instrumentation training or apprenticeship experience (required)
• Calibration and/or metrology experience (preferred)
• Safety certifications or credentials (preferred)
• Remote role but must reside in this territory

Skills & Competencies

• Demonstrated basic electrical and mechanical knowledge
• Knowledge of instrumentation systems (required)
• Ability to use hand tools and electronic testing equipment
• Strong computer proficiency and communication skills
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
• Strong attention to detail with a focus on accuracy and quality
• Strong interpersonal and customer-facing communication skills
• Ability to work independently and exercise sound judgment
• Self-motivated with strong organizational and prioritization skills
• Dependable, punctual, and accountable for assigned responsibilities
• Curiosity and desire to learn and develop professionally
• Willingness and ability to travel extensively and work flexible schedules
• Valid Driver’s License with a safe driving record

Benefits & Perks

• Compensation based on education and experience
• Stability and security of a family-owned organization
• Extensive training and professional development opportunities
• Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Competitive paid time off
• Life insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Company Vehicle

Is This You?

• Do you enjoy hands-on technical work in industrial environments?
• Do you take pride in solving problems and supporting customer operations?
• Do you thrive working independently while representing a trusted organization?
• Do you value learning, growth, and long-term career stability?

If you answered YES, Rust Automation & Controls would love to welcome you to our family.