Automation, Blueprints, Car Rentals, Commissioning, Continuous Improvement, Credit Cards, Dental Insurance, Electrical Components, Electrical Engineering, Electricity, Emerging Technology, Engineering Drawing, Equipment Maintenance/Repair, Home Automation, Identify Issues, Leading Edge Technology, Manufacturing Automation, On Site Support, Performance Analysis, Performance Management, Preventative Maintenance, Problem Solving Skills, Robotics, Schematics, Vision Plan, Welding, Willing to Travel
LOCATION
Minneapolis, MN
POSTED
6 days ago
Field Service Technician
$34-$39+/hr (Based on Experience) 85% Travel | All Travel Expenses Paid + Company Credit Card
Love robotics, automation, and hands-on troubleshooting? Want a career where you can travel, work with cutting-edge technology, and continuously grow your technical skills? Join a rapidly growing team that's transforming the future of robotic welding.
What You'll Do
Operate and support advanced robotic welding systems at customer facilities
Perform preventative maintenance, troubleshooting, and repairs on automation equipment
Diagnose mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and robotic system issues
Read and interpret blueprints, electrical schematics, and engineering drawings
Monitor system performance and ensure high-quality production
Assist with installing and commissioning autonomous robotic welding cells
Work alongside engineering teams to solve technical challenges and improve equipment performance
Track inventory, document service activities, and support continuous improvement initiatives
Learn robotics, vision systems, and software as you grow into more advanced technical responsibilities
What We're Looking For
Technical degree, trade school, engineering degree, or equivalent hands-on experience
Experience troubleshooting mechanical and electrical equipment
Manufacturing, automation, machine building, welding, fabrication, or maintenance experience preferred
Ability to read blueprints and electrical schematics
Interest in robotics, automation, and emerging technologies
Strong problem-solving skills with a willingness to learn
All travel expenses covered, including hotel, rental car, flights, and a company credit card
Flexible PTO
Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
401(k) with Empower
Paid Parental Leave
Employee Referral Bonuses
Clear career growth—from operating robotic systems to preventative maintenance and specialized hardware roles
Grow Your Career
This isn't just another field service job. You'll join a team that's expanding rapidly and offers a defined career path as you build expertise in robotics, automation, and advanced manufacturing. Whether you're looking to sharpen your troubleshooting skills or become a robotics specialist, you'll have the opportunity to learn from experienced engineers and grow into increasingly technical roles.
If you're ready to travel, solve complex technical challenges, and work with industry-leading robotics, we'd love to hear from you!
Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or genetic information. #inauto
About the Company
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Sterling Engineering, Inc.
Sterling Engineering has been a trusted partner for engineering, project management, and staffing solutions for over five decades. We provide exceptional engineering/technical recruitment and engineering project services to clients nationwide:
Engineering & Technical Recruitment - With our focus on engineering, technical, and IT, Sterling has the in-depth knowledge, industry expertise, and robust employee pipeline it takes to rapidly find talent for even the most difficult to fill positions. Sterling’s extensive recruitment methodology allows us to engage the most talented employees in the marketplace. We offer exciting work and career-building opportunities for our candidates, along with expert support at every step of the process.
Engineering Project Services – Our experienced, multi-disciplined team of project managers, engineers, and designers, led by licensed Professional Engineers (PE), provide project management, engineering, design, and Commissioning, Qualification, and Validation (CQV) to manufacturing, OEM, and R&D customers. We work on complex, highly technical projects across a number of industry sectors, and our ability to scale and seamlessly integrate at multiple levels of your organization is what differentiates us.
Sterling offers a unique combination of engineering solutions and Best of Staffing level service to help our clients and talent achieve their goals.