u/k4strer

I currently work as an industrial electrical maintenance technician, in Europe, mainly doing troubleshooting, preventive/curative maintenance, electrical diagnostics, PLCs, VFDs, motors, etc.

A friend of mine works for another company and they currently have an opening for Remote PLC Customer Support. He recommended me for the position.

The pay would be basically the same as what I'm making now, maybe a little more with bonuses after taxes.

On paper, the remote PLC support job sounds like a good opportunity: less physical work, potentially better working conditions, and more experience with PLCs and automation. It could also open doors to more specialized automation/engineering roles in the future.

But I'm hesitant because I'm wondering if I'm giving up something valuable by leaving industrial maintenance.

For people who have worked in both areas:

-Is moving from industrial maintenance to remote PLC customer support a good career move?

-Does remote PLC support give you better career progression in automation?

-Is the work actually less stressful?

-Would you take the move if the salary was exactly the same?

-What should I ask the company before accepting?

-Is there anything I might regret after leaving maintenance?

I'm not necessarily looking for a higher salary right now. I'm more interested in which path gives me better opportunities and skills in the long run.

I currently work as an industrial electrical maintenance technician, in Europe, mainly doing troubleshooting, preventive/curative maintenance, electrical diagnostics, PLCs, VFDs, motors, etc.

A friend of mine works for another company and they currently have an opening for Remote PLC Customer Support. He recommended me for the position.

The pay would be basically the same as what I'm making now.

On paper, the remote PLC support job sounds like a good opportunity: less physical work, potentially better working conditions, and more experience with PLCs and automation. It could also open doors to more specialized automation/engineering roles in the future.

But I'm hesitant because I'm wondering if I'm giving up something valuable by leaving industrial maintenance.

For people who have worked in both areas:

-Is moving from industrial maintenance to remote PLC customer support a good career move?

-Does remote PLC support give you better career progression in automation?

-Is the work actually less stressful?

-Would you take the move if the salary was exactly the same?

-What should I ask the company before accepting?

-Is there anything I might regret after leaving maintenance?

I'm not necessarily looking for a higher salary right now. I'm more interested in which path gives me better opportunities and skills in the long run.

I currently work as an industrial electrical maintenance technician, mainly doing troubleshooting, preventive/curative maintenance, electrical diagnostics, PLCs, VFDs, motors, etc.

A friend of mine works for another company and they currently have an opening for Remote PLC Customer Support. He recommended me for the position. It's a 3 man team and my friend is one of them.

The pay would be basically the same as what I'm making now, maybe a little bit more after taxes cause of bonuses and stuff.

On paper, the remote PLC support job sounds like a good opportunity: less physical work, potentially better working conditions, and more experience with PLCs and automation. It could also open doors to more specialized automation/engineering roles in the future.

But I'm hesitant because I'm wondering if I'm giving up something valuable by leaving industrial maintenance.

For people who have worked in both areas:

-Is moving from industrial maintenance to remote PLC customer support a good career move?

-Does remote PLC support give you better career progression in automation?

-Is the work actually less stressful?

-Would you take the move if the salary was exactly the same?

-What should I ask the company before accepting?

-Is there anything I might regret after leaving maintenance?

I'm not necessarily looking for a higher salary right now. I'm more interested in which path gives me better opportunities and skills in the long run.