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Field Service Technician

Sterling Engineering
Indianapolis, IN Full Time
POSTED ON 8/8/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 9/6/2026

Field Service Engineer / Machine Builder


REMOTE | Indianapolis Preferred

  • Up to $45/hr
  • $7,200 Annual Car Allowance
  • Up to 75% Travel
  • Paid Travel 1.5x / 2x OT


Build. Travel. Get Paid.


We're hiring 4 Field Service Engineers / Machine Builders to install and support custom automated equipment at customer sites across the U.S.


This is a remote position. Candidates based in or around Indianapolis are strongly preferred, but we're open to qualified candidates nationwide.


The Perks

  • Up to $45/hr based on experience
  • $7,200/year car allowance
  • Car allowance paid bi-weekly
  • Gas/fuel expenses reimbursed
  • Travel time is paid
  • 1.5x OT: 40–60 hours
  • 2x OT: 60 hours


What Does Travel Look Like?

Up to 75% travel

  • Primarily Indiana East Coast
  • Assignments can last up to 3 weeks
  • Some weekend stays required
  • The upside? You're paid while traveling.


What You'll Do

You'll be hands-on installing custom automated machinery at customer facilities.

  • Mechanical & electrical installation
  • Machine assembly and startup
  • Equipment troubleshooting
  • Pneumatic systems
  • Electrical/controls troubleshooting
  • Use forklifts, rigging, and lifting equipment
  • Work directly with customer teams


Who We're Looking For

Electrical / PLC experience is a big plus, and pneumatic experience is preferred.


Why This Role?


If you enjoy building machines, traveling to new places, working hands-on, and making good money while doing it, this could be a great fit.

Remote flexibility paid travel $7,200 car allowance strong OT rates = a field service opportunity worth exploring.

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