Application Engineer

8700 SEW-Eurodrive, Inc.; DeSoto (TX); On-site; USD 73,000 - 98,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

FSA

Vacation Pay

Holidays

401(k) match

PTO

Parental Leave

Onsite Clinic

Education Assistance

Counseling Resources

Uniform Subsidies

Safety Shoes

Employee Assistance

Job summary

SEW-EURODRIVE seeks a field service technician to provide on-site troubleshooting and repair of SEW-EURODRIVE electronic and electro-mechanical equipment. Occasional phone support and remote guidance are included. Travel domestically and internationally is required, with extended stays as needed.

The role offers a comprehensive benefits package starting on DAY ONE, including medical, life, disability, and 401(k) with company match, along with paid time off and holidays.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering/technology, plus 1–3 years' experience with industrial VFD drives.
• Ability to read parts lists, catalogs, price books, and general factory instructions and SEW procedures.
• Ability to understand nomenclature and number assignments of SEW products.
• Experience with AC variable frequency controllers and servo motor controllers.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical assistance and troubleshooting/repair of SEW-EURODRIVE electronic and electro/mechanical products at customer’s site.
• Provide technical assistance over the phone.
• Inspect and repair SEW products.
• Catalog and maintain technical information relating to SEW products and applications.
• Frequently travel domestically and overseas for company business.
• Overnight stays, evenings, weekends, and holidays may be required.

Skills

Electrical Eng

VFD drives

Parts catalogs

Nomenclature

Test Instruments

AC VFD controllers

PLC knowledge

Fieldbus (DeviceNet/Profibus)

Education

Electrical Eng/Tech degree

Tools

Multimeter

Oscilloscope

Strip Chart Recorder

DeviceNet

Profibus

Job description

About the Role

Currently the position involves providing technical assistance and troubleshooting/repair of SEW-EURODRIVE electronic controllers and other electro-mechanical equipment which includes frequent travel to Customer sites. Pay Rate: $85,329 annually

Top eight skills and abilities being sought for this position:

• Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering/technology or equivalent, plus 1-3 years’ experience with industrial VFD drives.
• Ability to read and understand parts lists, catalogs, price books, general factory instructions and SEW-EURODRIVE customer service procedures.
• Ability to understand nomenclature and number assignments of the SEW-EURODRIVE products.
• Ability to operate various test instruments, i.e. multimeter, oscilloscopes, strip chart recorders, etc.
• Must have experience with AC variable frequency controllers and servo motor controllers.
• Knowledge of various types of PLC’s and ability to troubleshoot and modify programs.
• Experience with industrial fieldbus (DeviceNet, Profibus) preferred.
• Ability to read control wiring diagrams.

Top six actual tasks being sought for this position:

• Provide technical assistance and troubleshooting/repair of SEW-EURODRIVE electronic and electro/mechanical products at customer’s site.
• Provide technical assistance over the phone.
• Inspect and effect repairs of SEW products.
• Catalog and maintain technical information relating to SEW-EURODRIVE products and applications.
• Frequently travel on Company business to any required destination domestically as well as overseas.
• Frequently stay overnight for extended periods of time, obtain lodging, and occasionally conduct business in the evenings, weekends, and holidays outside of normal business hours.
• Perform other tasks as requested.

A 10% shift premium is paid for 2nd and 3rd shift positions. SEW-EURODRIVE provides a generous benefits package to all full time employee. These benefits start on DAY ONE! There is no monthly premium required for Employee's coverage:

• Medical Insurance - Includes Medical, Dental, Vision, Audio, and Prescription Drug coverage + $125 annual reimbursement for purchase of eligible vitamins and minerals
• Life Insurance worth 2.5 times annual base pay. Includes Accidental Death and Dismemberment
• Disability - Includes both Short Term Disability and Long Term Disability
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA) for Medical and/or Dependent Care Made available annually during open enrollment
• Timely Evaluations with potential for a pay increase
• Paid Vacation - 2-weeks of vacation accrual per year to start, which increases after five years and ten years of service
• Holiday Pay - Twelve (12) paid holidays per year
• Retirement Benefits - Includes 401(k) with Profit Sharing Contribution and 200% Company Match on the first 3% that you defer to your 401K account
• Additional Paid Time Off (PTO) for hourly positions - Unused time is paid out annually
• Paid Parental Leave - To assist and support new parents with balancing work and family matters
• Onsite Clinic Services - On location medical services by licensed providers at no cost to employees
• Education Assistance Programs - Student Loan Repayment / Tuition Assistance options
• Counseling Resources - Easy and convenient access to professional counseling services online
• Wellness Resources - Utilizing a comprehensive, interactive, and personalized wellness program with potential to earn points for awards / gift cards
• Uniforms/Subsidies - Uniform subsidies and/or uniforms are provided for applicable roles, based on job requirements
• Safety Shoes - A subsidy for the annual purchase of OSHA approved safety shoes, based on job requirements
• Employee Assistance Programs - program to help employees navigate challenging life circumstances

Additional job requirements and responsibilities would be discussed during the interview process.

SEW-EURODRIVE is a global leader in the power transmission and industrial motion technology. From airport logistics to industrial processes: we keep the world moving. SEW-EURODRIVE is known to provide our customers with quality products, expert advice, and world-class service. We offer great opportunities and an excellent 100% paid group health plan for our full-time employees. This is a different company. Relationships matter. People matter. Maybe you want a career, not a job. Maybe SEW-EURODRIVE is what you've been looking for! If so, you could have the unique opportunity to create an impact with an international, family-owned business promoting our portfolio of 'best in class' logistics solutions.