High Paying Senior Field Service Tech | Robotics & Industrial Automation

NOVA Automation

$104K — $114K *
Manufacturing & Automotive
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5-7 years of experience in field service or related roles
  • Familiarity with PLC systems (Allen-Bradley or Siemens)
  • Strong electrical and mechanical troubleshooting skills
  • Creative problem-solver with the ability to learn quickly
  • Professional demeanor and strong customer service ability
  • Willingness and ability to travel extensively (50-75% weekly)

Responsibilities

  • Troubleshoot and resolve issues with electrical, mechanical, and automated systems
  • Install and service robotic systems, ensuring preventive maintenance is conducted
  • Support customers both on-site and remotely throughout the equipment lifecycle
  • Provide engineering with valuable field feedback based on real-world system performance
  • Travel weekly, typically from Monday to Friday for client site visits

Benefits

  • Competitive hourly pay with overtime opportunities
  • Paid training and certification programs in robotics and automation
  • Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance
  • 401(k) with matching program and paid time off
  • Guaranteed home time every weekend
  • Company covers travel and lodging expenses, plus per diem
  • Ability to keep personal travel rewards and paid lounge access
  • Relocation assistance for candidates moving from out of state
Full Job Description
Field Service Technician | Robotics & Industrial Automation
Denver, CO (Field-Based) | Full-Time | $50 to $55/hr. DOE + Overtime + Paid Training

What You'll Do
  • Troubleshoot and resolve electrical, mechanical, robot and PLC issues at customer sites.
  • Install, service, and perform preventive maintenance on robotic and automated systems.
  • Support customers on site and remotely through the full life of their equipment alongside our parts and service teams.
  • Share field feedback with engineering. You see real-world system performance most people never do, and we want your input.
  • Travel 50 to 75%, typically in weekly increments (out Monday, home by Friday).

Required
  • PLC troubleshooting and industrial robotics familiarity (Allen-Bradley or Siemens preferred).
  • Strong electrical and mechanical aptitude, comfortable diagnosing and repairing systems hands-on.
  • Creative problem-solving and the ability to learn new systems quickly on the job.
  • Professionalism and strong customer service skills in a customer-facing role.
  • Ability to travel 50 to 75% on a weekly rotation.
Preferred
  • PLC programming, not just troubleshooting.
  • Experience with specific robot OEMs (Fanuc, Kawasaki, Yaskawa, etc.).
  • Prior industrial or manufacturing field service experience.
  • Trade school certification or military technical background.

Compensation & Benefits
  • $50 to $55/hour based on experience. Placement reflects PLC and robotics depth, autonomy in the field, and how quickly you ramp up on our systems.
  • Overtime opportunities, plus paid training and certifications in robotics, PLCs, and automation systems.
  • Health, dental, vision, 401(k) matching, PTO.
  • Home every weekend. Company-paid travel and lodging, per diem.
  • Keep your own travel points and miles. Paid airport lounge access.
  • Relocation assistance available for out-of-state candidates.

Our Hiring Process
  1. Phone interview with the Service Manager.
  2. In-person interview with leadership and the technical team, including an in-depth technical conversation and an informal, hands-on discussion of your experience.
  3. Final interview with leadership, followed by an offer.

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