Field Service Technician: Global Travel and Professional Growth

The people who thrive here often have backgrounds or hobbies such as:

• Automotive restoration and engine rebuilding
• Military technical occupations
• Maintenance, field service, automation, controls, electrical, mechanical, and millwright work
• Robotics clubs or competitions
• Arduino, Raspberry Pi, and electronics projects
• PLC programming and industrial automation
• CNC machining
• RC vehicles, drones, and mechatronics
• Electrical troubleshooting
• HVAC, maintenance, millwright, or industrial technician work
• Manufacturing equipment maintenance

About the Role

As a Field Service Technician, you'll travel throughout the United States and around the world installing, commissioning, troubleshooting, and servicing advanced welding and manufacturing systems used by some of the most respected companies on the planet.

Responsibilities

• Travel throughout North America and internationally to install and support MTI's industry-leading welding systems
• Troubleshoot electrical, mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and automation systems
• Commission new equipment and train customer personnel
• Read electrical schematics, blueprints, and technical documentation
• Work directly with engineers, operators, maintenance teams, and plant leadership
• Represent MTI at customer sites around the world
• Continuously develop your technical skills through hands-on training and mentorship

Requirements

• 2-5 years of experience in manufacturing, maintenance, field service, automation, controls, electrical, mechanical, military technical roles, or related fields
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving abilities
• Ability to read electrical schematics and mechanical drawings
• Experience with electrical controls, sensors, motors, drives, hydraulics, pneumatics, robotics, or PLCs
• Familiarity with Allen-Bradley or Siemens controls is a plus
• Strong communication skills and customer-facing professionalism
• Valid passport or ability to obtain one
• Willingness to travel up to 75%, including significant international travel

Qualifications

• Basic understanding of PLC (Programmable Logic Controller)

Skills

• Hands-on technical experience
• Technical problem-solving skills
• Technical writing and documentation skills
• Interpersonal and customer service skills
• International travel experience

Benefits

• Continuous professional development through hands-on training and mentorship
• Opportunities for advancement within the company
• Competitive compensation package including base salary and travel bonuses

Pay

$60,000 - $80,000 annually

Schedule

Travel-based schedule with significant international travel opportunities