Electrical Field Service Technician

8700 SEW-Eurodrive, Inc.; Town of Texas (WI); On-site; USD 34,440 - 44,083; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Paid Vacation

401(k) Retirement Plan

Job summary

8700 SEW-Eurodrive, Inc. is looking for an Electrical Assistant to provide troubleshooting and repair for SEW-EURODRIVE electronic controllers. This position involves significant travel to customer sites and requires a strong background in electrical engineering.

The candidate should have an associate’s degree in electronic engineering and relevant experience. The role offers various benefits, including medical insurance and 401(k) retirement options.

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree or equivalent experience required.
• 1-3 years’ experience with industrial drives preferred.
• Ability to operate test instruments is essential.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical assistance at customer sites.
• Inspect and repair SEW products.
• Travel frequently for business purposes.

Skills

Electrical troubleshooting

AC variable frequency controllers experience

PLC knowledge

Ability to read schematics

Education

Associate’s degree in electronic engineering

Tools

Multimeter

Oscilloscope

Job description

About the Role

Currently the position involves providing electrical assistance and troubleshooting/repair of SEW‑EURODRIVE electronic controllers and other electro‑mechanical equipment, which includes frequent travel to customer sites.

Pay Range: $25.00 to $32.00 per hour. Compensation will be based on experience, skills, and qualifications. Candidates with additional relevant degrees or certifications and extensive experience may be considered for the higher end of the salary range.

Shift Information

First Shift.

A 10% shift premium is paid for 2nd and 3rd shift positions.

Top Eight Skills and Abilities

• Associate’s degree in electronic engineering or equivalent, plus 1‑3 years’ experience with industrial drives.
• Ability to read and understand schematics, catalogs, 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 (e.g., multimeter, oscilloscopes, strip chart recorders, etc.).
• Must have experience with AC variable frequency controllers and servo motor controllers.
• Knowledge of various types of PLCs and ability to troubleshoot and modify programs.
• Experience with industrial fieldbus (DeviceNet, Profibus) preferred.
• Ability to read control wiring diagrams.

Top Six Tasks

• Provide technical assistance and troubleshooting/repair of SEW‑EURODRIVE electronic and electro‑/mechanical products at the customer’s site.
• Provide technical assistance support.
• 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 and overseas.
• Frequently stay overnight for extended periods, obtain lodging, and occasionally conduct business in the evenings, weekends, holidays, and outside of normal business hours.
• Perform other tasks as requested.

We encourage you to apply and list any additional attributes that may make you a great fit.

Benefits

• Medical Insurance – Includes Medical, Dental, Vision, Audio, and Prescription Drug coverage + $125 annual reimbursement for purchase of eligible vitamins & minerals.
• Life Insurance worth 2.5 times annual base pay. Includes Accidental Death & 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, increasing after five and ten years of service.
• Holiday pay – Twelve paid holidays per year.
• Retirement benefits – Includes 401(k) with profit sharing contribution and 200% company match on the first 3% deferred to the 401(k) 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.
• On‑site 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 – Comprehensive, interactive, and personalized wellness program with potential to earn points for awards / gift cards.
• Uniforms/subsidies – Uniform subsidies and/or uniforms provided for applicable roles, based on job requirements.
• Safety shoes – 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 will be discussed during the interview process.