Field Service Technician

Job Title: Field Service Technician

Job Description

We seek a Field Service Technician to install, test, and commission vision, camera, and scanning systems for high-speed automation systems at vendor or client sites. Responsibilities include base-level commissioning of new automation systems, supporting on-site system installation, start-up, debugging, and commissioning. You will create training and system documentation as needed and provide remote support to clients and team members to troubleshoot system process issues. The role requires completing formal training programs to increase knowledge of specific vision, camera, and scanning systems. Daily reports summarizing work completed and outlining remaining tasks, as well as accurate tracking and reporting of time and expenses, are essential.

Hard Skills

Installation of vision, camera, and scanning systems

Commissioning of automation systems

Troubleshooting system process problems

Creating training and system documentation

Formal training on vision, camera, and scanning systems

Soft Skills

Strong communication skills

Attention to detail

Problem-solving abilities

Team collaboration

Adaptability to travel and varying schedules

Job Type

This is a permanent position.

Work Site

This is a hybrid position requiring some days on-site in Lincoln, Nebraska and some days remote.

Work Environment

This role requires 75% travel, primarily on-site at client locations with packaging and conveyors, including USPS, Amazon, and similar companies. Trips generally run Monday to Friday but can extend over weekends based on project timelines. Employees expense their travel costs (airline, hotel, car, Uber, meal amounts per IRS guidelines) rather than receiving a per diem. When not traveling, work occurs in a climate-controlled, clean warehouse with large automation/robots. Candidates can be located anywhere near Lincoln or Omaha, with a preference for Nebraska residents. Work hours are during the day as needed by clients, generally from 7:00 am to 4:00 pm, Monday to Friday. The dress code includes a provided polo, jeans, and closed-toed shoes. The position offers a pay range of $27.50-$50/hour DOE and requires the ability to rent a vehicle. The interview process includes a phone screen followed by an on-site interview with the Service team. Training includes 6 months with another technician and 30-60-90-120 day evaluations, along with annual reviews.

About Aerotek:

We know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000 light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000 employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meets their goals, skills and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry – from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role solving for companies’ construction, manufacturing and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500 experienced recruiters across 250 offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow.

Aerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, life insurance, health advocacy and employee assistance programs, a 401(k) plan, and employee discounts.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.