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Field Engineering Technician II

ICON · Austin, TX

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Level
Engineer
Team
Manufacturing
Degree
Required
Experience asked
1+ years
Industry
Industrial
Posted
30+ days ago

The role in 30 seconds

An engineer-level manufacturing role at ICON (industrial) in Austin, TX.

They ask for
1+ years · degree required
Tools it names
Root cause, PLC, Welding, EHS / safety
Day to day
some off-shift / weekend coverage

Read from the posting. The full description is below.

How this role compares

Against 128 other live manufacturing postings in Texas.

Base pay
Not listed in this posting

Typical $79k–$126k, from 30 postings that list pay.

Experience asked
Less than usual (1+ vs 5+)

Similar roles usually ask 5+ years.

Skills these teams ask for most

  • Tooling 58%
  • ✓ Root cause 57%
  • Lean 41%
  • New product launch 36%
  • Automation 36%
  • Six Sigma 29%

✓ = this posting asks for it too. % = share of similar postings that mention it.

Stands out: this posting asks for PLC, EHS / safety, which few similar roles mention. If you have it, lead with it.

It asks for 1+ years. If you're close, apply anyway: requirements are a wish list. Talk to someone on the team first.

At a glance

Off-shift / weekend coverageLifts up to 50 lbs

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How to get in at this plant

Five moves over a week or two. The first one takes ten minutes.

  1. 1

    Pick 2–3 people on the Manufacturing team at ICON

    Engineers who joined in the last year or two reply the most. Use the team search on this page to find them.

  2. 2

    Send a short, curious note

    One real question about their work. No favors yet. Each person gets a different note, written for this role.

  3. 3

    Turn a reply into a short call

    Questions worth asking about this team:

    • What does a normal week look like on your team?
    • Is the work mostly new product launches or sustaining existing lines?
    • How much time do you spend on the floor versus at a desk?
    • How does off-shift and weekend coverage work?
    • How did you land the job? What stood out in your interviews?
  4. 4

    Apply with someone vouching for you

    If the call went well, ask whether they’d pass your résumé to the hiring manager. Send your résumé link, apply that day, and let them know.

  5. 5

    Bring proof to the interview

    One page of before-and-after numbers from projects you led: scrap, OEE, cycle time, cost. Plant managers hire on results.

This plant: ICON in Austin

5 other open roles at this site.

Full description from ICONAs posted on their careers site.Show

Responsibilities

Connect and disconnect electrical, pneumatic, and network cabling to facilitate printer mobility with minimal supervision.

Independently troubleshoot and resolve electrical, mechanical, and software issues on the printers and related systems.

Update ticketing system with accurate documentation of troubleshooting steps, replacements, and maintenance performed.

Build strong relationships with Print Operators to ensure smooth project execution and determine root causes of recurring issues.

Lead the coordination of complex tasks while ensuring team safety and efficiency.

Perform preventive maintenance and routine inspections to reduce downtime and maintain printer performance.

Regularly monitor printer data to identify potential issues and proactively address them.

Requirements

1+ year(s) years as a Field Technician or equivalent experience in a technical, hands-on role.

Certifications: OSHA 10, CPR, heavy equipment (all provided by ICON).

Ability to read wiring diagrams and terminate cables (e.g., camlock power, EtherCAT cables).

Strong communication and documentation skills.

Able to foresee potential issues and guide others in mitigating them.

High Level: Can plan ahead and mitigate issues before they occur. Ex: Directing/ helping others through a troubleshooting / issue prevention scenario.

Ability to prioritize, adapt, and work under pressure in dynamic, fast-paced environments.

Proficiency in English, both spoken and written.

Requirements

Advanced proficiency with PLCs, VFDs, and electrical troubleshooting, including equipment replacement and manual controls.

Proficiency in remote device operation and system navigation.

Documenting issues found and communicating to another team member, shift hand off.

Process oriented: follow SOPs, workflows and team instructions.

Requirements

Must be prepared to work, in part, in extreme environments: temps > 100 degrees or below freezing, sun, rain, mud, lack of electricity, etc.

Willingness to travel outside of Austin, TX, for extended periods and work on-call, nights, and weekends.

Must be able to lift 50 pounds.

Strong verbal and written communications skills

Furthermore, as a federal government contractor, the Company maintains an affirmative action program which furthers its commitment and complies with recordkeeping and reporting

requirements

under certain federal civil rights laws and regulations, including Executive Order 11246, Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (as amended) and the Vietnam Era Veterans' Readjustment Assistance Act of 1974 (as amended).

Headhunters and recruitment agencies may not submit candidates through this application. ICON does not accept unsolicited headhunter and agency submissions for candidates and will not pay fees to any third-party agency without a prior agreement with ICON.

As part of our compliance with these obligations, the Company invites you to voluntarily self-identify as set forth below. Provision of such information is entirely voluntary and a decision to provide or not provide such information will not have any effect on your employment or subject you to any adverse treatment. Any and all information provided will be considered confidential, will be kept separate from your application and/or personnel file, and will only be used in accordance with applicable laws, orders and regulations, including those that require the information to be summarized and reported to the federal government for civil rights enforcement purposes.

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