Field Service Engineer - Travel-Heavy, Hands-On Automation

Schenck-USA-Corp; Deer Park (NY); On-site; USD 53,000 - 63,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Appreciation

Service Award Points with Amazon

Training Development

Job summary

Schenck USA Corp. is seeking a hands-on Field Service Engineer to install, troubleshoot, and service complex machinery at customer sites in the Deer Park, NY area.

The ideal candidate will have a two-year technical degree, 3+ years of field experience, and strong mechanical/electrical skills, including PLC/Automation and SAP familiarity. Travel up to 80% with some international assignments, plus a generous benefits package and ongoing training.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree in mechanical discipline from a two‑year college.
• 3+ years of related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Must have mechanical and electrical skills having experience in a production/assembly line type of environment.
• Proficient in DVM, O-Scope, and instruments used in troubleshooting of electro schematics diagrams.
• Must have PLC/Automation skills.
• Must be able to read and interpret documents such as technical drawings,operating/maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
• Must be able to write routine reports and correspondence.
• SAP experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Commissions, calibrates, and services new or modified equipment at customer's facility to ensure full functionality according to specifications.
• Reviews performance reports and documentation from customers and field representatives and inspects malfunctioning or damaged product to determine nature and scope of problem.
• Analyzes review and inspection findings to determine source of problem, and recommends repair, replacement, or other corrective action.
• Coordinates problem resolution with engineering, customer service, and other personnel to expedite repairs.
• Provides on-site technical assistance to help troubleshoot and repair equipment.
• Develops and conducts training on the safe operations of the equipment and demonstrates skills to trainees, including both team members and customers.

Skills

Field service

Troubleshooting

Communication

SAP experience

PLC/Automation

Reading drawings

Education

Associate degree (mechanical)

Bachelor's degree in engineering (preferred)

Tools

DVM

Oscilloscope

Job description

Schenck USA Corp. is seeking a hands-on Field Service Engineer to install, troubleshoot, and service complex machinery at customer sites in the Deer Park, NY area.

The ideal candidate will have a two-year technical degree, 3+ years of field experience, and strong mechanical/electrical skills, including PLC/Automation and SAP familiarity. Travel up to 80% with some international assignments, plus a generous benefits package and ongoing training.