Field Service Technician

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Field Service Technician servicing ENGEL plastics injection molding machines and robots at customer sites. Troubleshooting equipment, training customers, and resolving field service issues.

Responsibilities:

  • Install and service injection molding equipment at customer sites
  • Troubleshoot and repair injection molding machines and robots
  • Conduct tests and inspections of mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, electrical, electronic and software components
  • Perform calibrations to optimize equipment performance
  • Perform software and hardware installations
  • Perform safety checks on equipment
  • Educate customers on equipment and instruct them on proper operation
  • Manage customer issues, including ordering and installing replacement parts
  • Diagnose control-system problems and develop organized repair approaches
  • Instruct Service Technicians and customer operators on maintenance and safe operation of injection molding systems
  • Communicate with Central Service, Manufacturing and Parts Center to resolve field problems
  • Provide regular written reports to the Service Manager

Requirements:

  • High School Diploma required
  • Associate's or Bachelor's degree preferred
  • 5+ years in injection molding troubleshooting or processing, or prior experience as a Field Service Injection Molding Technician/Service Engineer
  • Knowledge of blueprints and schematics for troubleshooting electrical/electronic, hydraulic and mechanical systems
  • Experience with injection molding machines and electrical, mechanical, hydraulic and computer systems
  • Ability to provide basic training to customers and employees
  • Knowledge and understanding of the injection molding process
  • Ability to troubleshoot problems systematically
  • Knowledge of microprocessor programming
  • Knowledge of materials such as PET, Polypropylene, Polyethylene, Styrene and other common materials
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills and strong customer service orientation
  • Ability to handle difficult or unhappy customers with tact and diplomacy
  • Dedicated team player with a positive attitude
  • Familiarity with ENGEL machines and robots preferred
  • Ability to use internal resources efficiently to resolve customer issues
  • Ability to work independently with minimal back-office support
  • Valid passport required
  • Driver's license in good standing, including REAL-ID, required

Benefits:

  • Health, dental and vision insurance upon first day of hire
  • 401k with match
  • Over 3 weeks PTO
  • Employer paid life insurance
  • Long and short-term disability
  • Employee-centric environment
  • Comprehensive vehicle program (monthly stipend + mileage reimbursement)
  • $75 per diem when travelling on the road
  • Tool reimbursement
  • Cell phone
  • Laptop
  • Occasional voluntary weekend travel
  • Contribution to HSA
  • Dependent and Health FSA
  • Vacation pay
  • Holiday pay