Field Service Engineer

Titan, Inc; Grand Rapids, Northern (MI, KY); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Burke Porter, An Ascential Technologies Company, is seeking a field service engineer to install and commission automotive testing equipment. You will troubleshoot, service, and test machinery on the plant floor and at customer sites, delivering thorough trip reports and ensuring turnkey installations.

Required are a strong mechanical background, PLC knowledge, and experience in C programming. Travel up to 90% is expected, with valid drivers license and ability to work under pressure.

Qualifications

• BSEE with strong mechanical background preferred.
• Good working knowledge of machinery.
• 1-2 year’s field experience preferred.
• Self-motivated and understands the importance of being a team player to achieve organizational goals and is able to work effectively under pressure.
• Able and willing to travel 50-90%.
• Valid Driver’s License and Clean Driving Record.
• Knowledge of PLC’s, with ability to understand and read ladder logic preferred.
• Able to understand electronic and computer hardware functionality and use knowledge to troubleshoot equipment to board level.
• Experience with “C” programming preferred.
• Experience in performing closed-loop system tuning and identifying system characteristics and limitations a plus.

Responsibilities

• Install and start-up new/reworked automotive testing equipment
• Conduct maintenance, troubleshooting, and machine inspections
• Start-up and test machinery on plant floor before shipment
• Conduct final acceptance testing at customer site
• Develop thorough technical knowledge of the particular product line assigned
• Produce timely and accurate trip reports following service calls
• Supervise outside labor contractors for turnkey installations
• Prepare parts and rework kits prior to shipment
• Engage in machine assembly work as needed
• Perform other duties as assigned

Skills

Self-motivated

Team player

Willing to travel

Driver’s license

Work well under pressure

C programming

Education

BSEE

Tools

PLC ladder logic

Read ladder logic

Job description

Burke Porter, An Ascential Technologies Company
Grand Rapids, MI 49505, USA

Description

Responsibilities

• Install and start-up new/reworked automotive testing equipment
• Conduct maintenance, troubleshooting, and machine inspections
• Start-up and test machinery on plant floor before shipment
• Conduct final acceptance testing at customer site
• Develop thorough technical knowledge of the particular product line assigned
• Produce timely and accurate trip reports following service calls
• Supervise outside labor contractors for turnkey installations
• Prepare parts and rework kits prior to shipment
• Engage in machine assembly work as needed
• Perform other duties as assigned

Requirements

• BSEE with strong mechanical background preferred
• Good working knowledge of machinery
• 1-2 year’s field experience preferred
• Self-motivated and understands the importance of being a team player to achieve organizational goals and is able to work effectively under pressure
• Able and willing to travel 50-90%
• Valid Driver’s License and Clean Driving Record
• Knowledge of PLC’s, with ability to understand and read ladder logic preferred
• Able to understand electronic and computer hardware functionality and use knowledge to troubleshoot equipment to board level
• Experience with “C” programming preferred
• Experience in performing closed-loop system tuning and identifying system characteristics and limitations a plus

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