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 diem 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
Numbers & Facts
| Location | Grand Rapids, MI |
| Industry | Staffing/Employment Agencies |
| Company Size | 100 to 499 employees |
| Year Founded | 2004 |
| Website | https://impactbusinessgroup.com |
About Company
Working with iMPact
Here at iMPact we have helped connect candidates to opportunities available in Information Technology, Accounting/Finance, Engineering, and Business Process/Administration. We have full-time, part-time and contract positions available in Michigan, Florida as well as nationwide.
Our headquarters is located in Grand Rapids, MI and we also have an office in Tampa, FL. When you’re working with us, one of our experienced recruiters will connect you with matching opportunities and they will be there every step of the way to help you through the application, interviewing and onboarding process to ensure success.
To connect with one of our recruiters, submit your application for one of our open positions, or visit our website www.impactbusinessgroup.com to submit your resume for general consideration. We look forward to hearing from you!
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