Field Service Engineer/Technician
About the Company
BW Papersystems, part of the Barry-Wehmiller Group, builds capital equipment that transforms paper into products for consumers - every day, around the world. We offer innovative technologies, service and parts, and years of global experience in corrugating, finishing; slitting and packaging; stationery; bookbinding and security documents. Customers rely on our machines to produce and convert items such as corrugated boxes, folding cartons, passports, notebooks, copy paper, board, and coated and other specialty papers. For more information, visit bwpapersystems.com. Barry-Wehmiller is a diversified global supplier of engineering consulting and manufacturing technology for the packaging, corrugating, sheeting and paper-converting industries. By blending people-centric leadership with disciplined operational strategies and purpose-driven growth, Barry-Wehmiller has become a $3 billion organization with nearly 12,000 team members united by a common belief: to use the power of business to build a better world.
Job Description
BW Papersystems is seeking hands-on, customer-focused Field Service Technicians and Engineers to install, troubleshoot, commission, and support industrial equipment across North America. This role is ideal for individuals who enjoy travel, machinery, automation, and solving technical challenges in the field.
Responsibilities
- Install, start up, and commission equipment at customer facilities.
- Troubleshoot and program PLCs and automation controls.
- Diagnose electrical, pneumatic, mechanical, and controls issues.
- Perform equipment upgrades, repairs, and preventive maintenance.
- Train customer operators and maintenance personnel.
- Document service activities, programming changes, and installation reports.
- Interpret electrical schematics, ladder logic, and technical drawings.
- Maintain a safe, professional work environment.
Qualifications
- Field Service Engineer: Bachelor's degree in Electrical, Mechanical, Industrial, Controls Engineering, Engineering Technology, or related field. PLC programming and troubleshooting experience preferred.
- Field Service Technician: Associate degree or technical certificate in a related field; OR High school diploma/GED with 7+ years of relevant industrial experience.
Skills
- PLC programming