Machine Installation Technician

Job Description

Overview

Our client is seeking a Machine Installation Technician to install, commission, and validate large custom industrial machinery at customer manufacturing sites. This hands-on role blends mechanical and electrical troubleshooting with PLC diagnostics, equipment startup, and customer support. Candidates may bring a stronger mechanical installation or controls/validation background.

Travel: Approximately 50% domestic and international travel is required to install/commission this machinery at customer sites.

• Away from home no more than 2 weeks at a time.
• Per diems paid when traveling.

Responsibilities

• Install and commission large custom machinery at customer facilities, including mechanical and electrical setup and integration.
• Support equipment validation and acceptance testing before shipment and after installation.
• Troubleshoot mechanical, electrical, and PLC-related issues during equipment startup and commissioning.
• Diagnose equipment problems in the field and work with internal technical teams to implement effective solutions.
• Verify machinery is operating according to project specifications and customer requirements.
• Work directly with customer operators and technical personnel during startup, testing, and equipment handoff.
• Provide customer training on equipment operation, basic maintenance, and troubleshooting.
• Read and interpret electrical schematics, mechanical drawings, technical specifications, and related documentation.
• Document installation, validation, testing, and outstanding technical issues.
• Coordinate with project, engineering, installation, and customer teams to keep field activities progressing on schedule.
• Identify opportunities to improve equipment reliability, installation processes, and future machine designs.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience installing machinery or automated equipment in the field/at customer sites.

• Hands-on experience with large custom machinery, including strong working knowledge of industrial mechanical and electrical systems.

• Ability to troubleshoot PLCs

• Strong field troubleshooting skills with the ability to diagnose and resolve mechanical and electrical equipment issues.

• Ability and willingness to travel approximately 50% domestically and internationally and obtain and maintain a valid passport.

• Titles Encouraged to Apply

• Machine Installation Technician

• Field Service Technician

• Commissioning Technician

• Industrial Automation Technician

• Machine Validation Technician

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance; 401(k), tuition assistance and more

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• Contract positions

• Will be employed and paid hourly by iMPact Business Group. Benefits (medical, dental & vision) are available after 90 days of employment.

• Permanent placed employees

• Paid by and qualify for benefits in accordance with the policies of the hiring company.