Field Service Tech
Federal Mfg · Waukesha, WI · 2 wk ago
EngineeringFull-time
About the role
Federal is seeking a Field Service Technician to join their Service team. This position provides technical support to customers throughout the life of a machine, offering advice and physical assistance to identify and solve problems, and recommending improvements.
Responsibilities
- Install, integrate, repair, and troubleshoot machinery of a complex and involved design
- Ensure all established inspection, testing, quality, and operating specifications are met
- Direct customer's personnel during plant machinery installations and integrations, as well as servicing (repair and/or troubleshooting)
- Identify and correct hardware or software discrepancies
- Identify new product opportunities and make recommendations for product improvements
- Review customers' parts inventory, advise customers of necessary parts that should be included in customer stock
- Support Aftermarket team by receiving and responding to customer telephoned technical inquiries
- Prepare trip reports that update the company on status and condition of installed equipment and additional equipment/parts opportunities
Requirements
- Absolutely no N/A, TBD, or commensurate with experience
- Associates Degree in Electromechanical, or equivalent working experience
- 4+ years’ experience in technical support of an electromechanical product/system, preferably coupled with formal technical training
- Electromechanical experience and skills, PLC programming skills is a plus
- Demonstrated ability to accurately use a variety of precision measuring instruments
- Proven ability to read and understand complex engineering designs, including wiring schematics
- Strong communication skills, both written and verbal
- Proven problem-solving skills with strong independent judgment
- Ability to travel domestically and internationally up to 85%
Qualifications
- No N/A, TBD, or commensurate with experience
- Must be able to pass a background check
- Must be able to pass a drug test
Skills
- Electromechanical experience and skills
- PLC programming skills
- Ability to read and understand complex engineering designs
- Strong communication skills
- Problem-solving skills
Benefits
- Comprehensive medical/dental programs
- Lifetime vesting of retirement savings plan with a company match
- Generous paid time off program
- Life insurance
Pay
Compensation is competitive and commensurate with experience.
Schedule
The schedule is flexible and may require some travel, typically up to 85%.