Field service engineer Portland / Seattle

Optimum Sorting; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 70,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision insurance

401k

Paid time off

Mileage reimbursement and per diem

Job summary

A leading equipment service provider is seeking a Field Service Engineer for their Portland/Seattle region. Responsibilities include installing and maintaining equipment, troubleshooting technical issues, and providing client training. The ideal candidate has a Bachelor's degree in a related field and 3-5 years of service technician experience. This role requires travel internationally, with a competitive salary range of $70k-$85k plus benefits. A problem-solving mindset and fluency in English are essential.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of experience as a service technician in machinery.
• Experience reading electrical and mechanical drawings.
• Ability to work under pressure effectively.

Responsibilities

• Install, service, and maintain equipment at customer facilities.
• Provide technical training and advice to clients.
• Travel for service calls regionally and internationally.

Skills

Electrical troubleshooting

Mechanical work experience

Fluent English

Problem solving

Knowledge of Office 365

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's in mechanical or electrical engineering or equivalent experience

Tools

Forklift certification

Knowledge of Linux

PLC systems, Siemens S7

Job description

As a Field Service Engineer you’re responsible for installing, servicing and maintaining the equipment at our customer facilities according to the specifications.

• You will troubleshoot and resolve electrical, mechanical, software and sorter programming issues both on site and remote (via phone or remote access).
• After installation you give technical training and education to your client on how to set-up the machine, use it and fix first line failures. You also give advice on how to maintain the machine.
• You share your field experiences regarding bottlenecks and how to fix them with your service and engineering colleagues.
• Our customers are located worldwide. You will travel 140-180 days/year. Travel is both regional as international (valid passport is required)
• You report to the service manager

WHO ARE WE LOOKING FOR?

• That you’re located in Portland/Seattle region (either at customers site or home based)
• That you have a Bachelor’s degree (mechanical or electrical) or comparable by experience
• That you have 3 – 5 years of experience as (service) technician, in which experience in machinery is an asset.
• That have a broad technical knowledge base: electrical troobleshooting (3-phase, 1-phase power, low voltage DC) and mechanical work experience, reading of electrical and mechanical drawings. Forklift certificate is a plus.
• That you have knowledge of Office 365. Knowledge of Linux, PLC, Siemens S7 and computer networks is an added value.
• That your English is fluent, both in writing as verbal and preferably. You know at least one other global language (f.i. Spanish)
• That you are a problem solver with a hands-on and client-centered mindset. You’re able to work under pressure in stressful situations.
• That you are communicative, flexible and adaptable towards working hours and availability for customers.

WHAT'S IN IT FOR YOU?

• Because of our wide variety of machine and the tailored solutions we offer your job is very versatile and technical challenging
• You’ll be working in a high-tech environment where quality is focus and where there is a lot of investment in R&D so your technical knowledge will always be up-to-date
• You will be working in a growing SME where we do not like to think in boxes and where there is room for your own initiative to help shape your own growth trajectory.
• We offer you a dynamic and varied job with the freedom to give it your own spin
• You’ll be working in a growing SME where we do not like to think in boxes and where there’s room for initiative
• Our organization is characterized by informal contacts, a family atmosphere and an environment where change is central
• Competitive market-based wage (range $70k - $85k) with health, dental and vision insurance, 401k, paid time off and sick pay. For your trips there’s mileage reimbursement and per diem reimbursement