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Sealed Air designs and delivers packaging solutions that protect essential goods transported worldwide, preserve food, enable e-commerce and digital connectivity, and help create a global supply chain that is touchless, safer, less wasteful, and more resilient. We strive to foster a caring, high-performance growth culture that will deliver consistent, sustainable profitable growth and accelerate our performance – a culture where accountability is clear and aligned, and where we reward business outcomes and impact. That culture guides everything we do, including how we partner with our customers and suppliers, how we attract and retain top talent, and how we create and deliver value to our stakeholders. In 2025, Sealed Air generated $5.4 billion in sales and has approximately 16,100 employees who serve customers in 119 countries/territories. To learn more, visit www.sealedair.com .

Join Sealed Air

Sealed Air is a global leader in sustainable packaging and automation solutions, serving customers in 119 countries with approximately 16,100 employees and $5.4 billion in annual sales. We help protect essential goods, preserve food, power e-commerce, and improve supply chains worldwide.

We're hiring experienced Field Service Technicians, Automation Technicians, Industrial Maintenance Technicians, Controls Technicians, Electrical Technicians, and Technical Service Representatives.

As a Technical Service Representative (TSR)/Field Service Technician, you'll install, maintain, troubleshoot, and repair automated packaging equipment at customer sites throughout your assigned territory. This customer-facing role combines electrical, mechanical, PLC, automation, and industrial maintenance expertise while delivering exceptional technical support.

What You'll Do

• Install, commission, and test automated packaging systems
• Troubleshoot mechanical, electrical, PLC, pneumatic, and automation issues
• Perform preventive maintenance and emergency repairs
• Train customers on equipment operation and maintenance
• Complete service reports and maintain accurate documentation
• Collaborate with Engineering, Technical Support, and Sales teams
• Identify opportunities for service agreements, upgrades, and replacement parts
• Follow OSHA and company safety standards

• Associate degree in Engineering, Electronics, Automation, Mechatronics, Industrial Technology, or a related technical field, or equivalent experience
• 3+ years of experience in field service, industrial maintenance, manufacturing, or automation

Technical Skills
Experience with one or more of the following:

• Field service and industrial maintenance
• PLC troubleshooting and industrial controls
• Electrical and mechanical repair
• Robotics and industrial automation
• Packaging machinery and automated equipment
• HMI, VFDs, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems
• Machine installation and commissioning
• Preventive maintenance
• Root cause analysis
• Electrical schematics and technical documentation

Preferred Experience
Experience servicing automated packaging systems, industrial machinery, manufacturing or production equipment, conveyor systems, robotics, or material handling equipment. Experience in manufacturing, automation, packaging, food and beverage, warehousing, distribution, or logistics is a plus.

Preferred Certifications
OSHA, PLC training (Allen-Bradley, Siemens, Omron, Mitsubishi), Mechatronics, Industrial Maintenance, Electrical Technician, Automation, Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, CMRT, or CMRP certifications are preferred but not required.

Travel & Requirements

• National travel with overnight stays
• Weekend or after-hours support, as needed
• Ability to lift up to 75 pounds
• Valid U.S. driver's license
• Ability to obtain or possess a valid U.S. passport
• 401(k) with company match
• Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance
• Paid Time Off
• Paid parental and elder care leave
• Life and disability insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Professional development and career growth opportunities

Keywords: Technical Service Representative, Field Service Technician, Automation Technician, Industrial Maintenance Technician, Controls Technician, Electrical Technician, PLC Troubleshooting, Industrial Automation, Robotics, Packaging Equipment, Mechanical Repair, Electrical Maintenance, Commissioning, Installation, Preventive Maintenance, Manufacturing, Industrial Controls, HMI, VFD, Conveyor Systems, Customer Support, Equipment Repair.

Requisition id:55832

Relocation:No

Sealed Air is committed to attracting, selecting, and developing talent that reflects the diversity of the communities and customers we serve. We take pride in our selection process to identify, infuse, and grow talent to align with our culture, values, and norms. Sealed Air prioritizes talent development, fostering a culture of continuous growth and career progression. The company is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants for employment and to all employees, without regard to race, color, religion, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, protected disability, veteran status, or any other protected status in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws.

It is our responsibility to leverage what we have to affect positive and meaningful change for our communities and planet using Sealed Air’s global resources and expertise.

Corporate sustainability -it’s about improving the lives of people around the world by addressing pressing needs in the communities where we and our customers operate.

Customer Success -meeting our customers' needs. At Sealed Air it’s more than a goal, it’s an integral part of our business practices, our innovative solutions, and our values.

Leaving our communities better than we found them through dedication of time, talent and resources.