Controls Field Technician - Remote

About Oshkosh AeroTech, an Oshkosh company

Oshkosh AeroTech is a leading provider of aviation ground support products, gate equipment and airport services to commercial airlines, airports, air-freight carriers, ground handling and military customers. Oshkosh AeroTech offers products that make a difference in people’s lives by supporting those in our communities who do some of the toughest work. They own many of the most trusted brands in the air transportation industry, including LEKTRO®, JetAire®, JetPower®, AmpTekÔ, Jetway®, and more.

Seeking a motivated Controls Field Technician with assembly and controls experience to work with a team of other field engineers to install controls and monitoring equipment at airports around the globe.  Must be willing to travel extensively and pass all airport-badging requirements and background checks. 

General duties will span the spectrum of installations, including ordering parts to assembly, installation of monitoring systems, project scheduling, testing, verification, customer support, and everything in-between.

**This job is fully remote as you are a traveling technician.

**Travel Requirement - you are traveling Monday - Friday every week. This role is very travel heavy and if you apply, you're agreeing to being on the road every week.

**You must live near a major airport for travel.

YOUR IMPACT:

• Work directly with the controls engineers and senior field engineers to define project scope and requirement. 

• Order materials, receive, assemble and ship required components for projects.

• Coordinate with airport and airlines to get badging, ramp passes and times for equipment upgrades.

• Install components, program, test to ensure functionality and validate installs.

• Provide ongoing troubleshooting, support and system upgrades.

• Assist engineering with troubleshooting, testing and upgrades. 

• On call support for issue resolution. Will be a first line of defense by trying to identify and resolve any hardware or connection issues.

Key Technical Skills & Experience

• Electrical Background (critical)

  • Must have some exposure to electrical systems and low-voltage wiring (120V and below).

  • Experience with industrial maintenance, including PLCs, wiring, and hardware installations.

  • Not looking for a full controls engineer but someone comfortable working with automation components and willing to learn.

• Networking & IT Knowledge

  • Understanding of network communication, including how installed hardware integrates with airport IT infrastructure.

  • Familiarity with setting up databases and logging systems.

• Industrial & Maintenance Experience

  • Ideal candidates will have experience in maintenance roles in a factory or industrial setting.

  • Any background in industrial automation, electrical maintenance, or equipment installation is a strong plus.

• Hardware & Controls Exposure

  • Will be working with Allen Bradley, Siemens, and Beckhoff PLCs, but prior experience isn’t required—just the aptitude to learn.

  • Installation of automation and control panels (not full programming but wiring and setup).

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• High School Diploma or GED and 2+ years of experience in assembly, fabrication, system preventative maintenance or troubleshooting

• Must have some exposure to electrical systems and low-voltage wiring (120V and below).

• Must have a valid drivers license

• Must be able to pass TSA background checks and drug screens

• Must obtain a passport

• Ability to travel up to 80%

STANDOUT QUALIFICATIONS:

• Experience in system preventative maintenance and troubleshooting.

• Basic knowledge of electrical, Mechanical and control systems.

• Experience using common hand and power tools.

• Experience with diagnostic tools electrical meter and software.

• Knowledge of telecommunication, systems troubleshooting cable and network issues.

• Experience interpreting mechanical and electrical drawings.

• High degree of technical proficiency.

• Excellent problem-solving skills and analytical ability.   

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The physical demands described are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit and talk or hear.  The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.  The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 55 pounds.  Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, and ability to adjust focus.  Must be able to clearly view and analyze in detail drawings, other printed documents, computer screens, parts and components, measuring devices and instruments.

Ability to perform tasks wearing appropriate or required PPE, which may include but is not limited to hard hat, face mask, face shield, and composite toe shoes.

Pay Range:

The above pay range reflects the minimum and maximum target pay for the position across all U.S. locations. Within this range, individual pay is determined by various factors, including the scope and responsibilities of the role, the candidate's experience, education and skills, as well as the equity of pay among team members in similar positions. Beyond offering a competitive total rewards package, we prioritize a people-first culture and offer various opportunities to support team member growth and success.

Oshkosh is committed to working with and offering reasonable accommodation to job applicants with disabilities. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to disability for any part of the employment process, please contact us at corporatetalentacquisition@oshkoshcorp.com.

Oshkosh Corporation is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. This company will provide equal opportunity to all individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status. Information collected regarding categories as provided by law will in no way affect the decision regarding an employment application.

Oshkosh Corporation will not discharge or in any manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with Oshkosh Corporation's legal duty to furnish information.

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