What are the responsibilities and job description for the Field Service Technician position at Sterling Engineering?
Field Service Technician
$34-$39 /hr (Based on Experience)
85% Travel with your region | 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
- Comfortable traveling Monday-Friday (approximately 85%)
Why You'll Love It Here
- $34-$39 /hr based on experience
- Plenty of overtime opportunities while traveling
- 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!
Salary : $34 - $39