PLC & Mechatronics Field Service Technologist

Advance Manufacturing Reliability as a PLC & Mechatronics Field Service Technologist

Our Mission

At Roberts Sinto Corporation in Grand Ledge, MI—part of the Sinto America Group and the North American arm of Sintokogio, Ltd.—we help industrial producers build safer, smarter, longer-lasting operations. With more than 50 years of innovation across Foundry Mold and Core Making, Automation, and Surface Technologies, we support customers in foundry, surface treatment, and material handling industries.

Your Impact

You’ll be the on-site technical authority who ensures new systems launch flawlessly and existing assets run at peak efficiency. From commissioning automated equipment to restoring production during critical outages, your expertise will keep customers’ operations moving.

Core Responsibilities

• Plan and execute field installations and equipment run-off, verifying performance and safety to factory benchmarks prior to turnover.
• Diagnose and resolve electrical, mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic faults—including urgent, on-call repairs in demanding environments like foundries and automotive facilities.
• Carry out preventive maintenance routines that extend machine life and reduce failure risk.
• Coach operators and maintenance personnel in safe use and first-level troubleshooting.
• Produce clear service records, parts usage, and expense submissions; experience with ERP systems (Syteline preferred) is beneficial.
• Offer remote troubleshooting and guidance when not traveling.

Qualifications

Education & Experience

• High school diploma required; associate degree or certification in Mechatronics, Electrical Engineering, or related field preferred.
• Preferred 4+ years working with PLCs.
• Minimum 4 years in industrial maintenance or field service, ideally within foundry, casting, or heavy manufacturing; prior travel experience is advantageous.

Technical & Professional Skills

• Demonstrated ability to uncover root causes in complex control and electro-mechanical failures.
• Proficiency reading electrical schematics, hydraulic/pneumatic diagrams, and mechanical blueprints.
• Exceptional communication; self-directed and capable of independent work.

Working Conditions & Travel

• Physical: Frequent standing/sitting/tool handling and verbal communication; occasional walking and reaching; ability to lift/move up to 50 lbs unassisted. Vision needs include close work, depth perception, and focus adjustment.
• Environment: Occasional exposure to moving parts, airborne particles, temperature extremes, and electrical shock risk; moderate noise.
• Travel: Up to 75% travel within the U.S. with occasional international assignments. A valid driver’s license and passport (or ability to obtain) are required.

Benefits & Growth

• Healthcare: Medical, Dental, Vision coverage.
• Retirement: 401(k) with company match and profit sharing.
• Financial Protection: Short- and long-term disability; life insurance up to $50k of base salary; AD&D fully company paid.
• Flexibility: Generous PTO that increases with tenure, paid sick time, and FSAs.
• Support: Company-paid Employee Assistance Program (counseling, will preparation, financial support).
• Learning: Tuition reimbursement.

Technology Stack

• PLCs: Fanuc, Allen Bradley, Mitsubishi, Siemens
• Variable Frequency Drives (VFD)
• Servo Motors

Core Proficiencies

• Heavy Equipment Repair
• Mechanical Troubleshooting Skills
• Electrical Installation
• Electrical Troubleshooting
• Electrical Repair
• Relay Testing
• High Voltage Systems
• Pneumatics Troubleshooting
• Service
• Maintenance and Repair Skills
• Heavy Material Handling
• Industrial Electrical Experience
• Field Service Readiness
• Machine Safety Inspections

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