Field Service Technician

American Superconductor; Westminster (MA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

American Superconductor is seeking a Field Service Technician in Westminster, MA. The role involves on-site installation and commissioning of SPS Degaussing systems, performing failure analysis, and training customers in operation and maintenance practices.

Requirements include a technical or engineering degree (Electrical/Mechanical preferred) and 1–3 years in an electrical/mechanical environment with communications systems. Some travel will be required.

Qualifications

• Technical or Engineering degree; Electrical/Mechanical preferred
• 1–3 years in Electrical/Mechanical environment with communications systems
• Experience may substitute for education requirements

Responsibilities

• Perform failure analysis and root cause studies of premature component failures and formulate actions to improve reliability.
• On-site installation and commissioning of SPS Degaussing systems for domestic and international customers.
• Train customers in operating and maintenance practices for system type.
• Assist Engineering & Manufacturing with factory testing of new units.
• Interact with customer representatives to solve issues; travel to sites as needed.
• Travel time anticipated between 40–50%.

Skills

Power circuits

Power electronics

Read schematics

Windows literacy

Communication skills

Self-motivation

Team & independent work

MV safety training

Heavy lifting

Education

Technical or Eng degree

Electrical/Mechanical preferred

Job description

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Field Service Technician

Regular Full-time Westminster, MA, US

5 days ago Requisition ID: 1057

Salary Range: $28.00 To $34.00 Annually

Functions:

• Perform failure analysis and root cause studies of premature component failures and formulate the actions necessary to match component reliability.
• Perform on-site installation and commissioning of SPS Degaussing systems for domestic and international customers.
• Train customer in operating and maintenance practices as appropriate for system type
• Assist Engineering & Manufacturing with factory testing of new units.
• Interact with customer representatives to solve problems that need to be handled remotely. As necessary, travel to the customer site to maintain high reliability.
• Travel time anticipated between 40 - 50%.
• Other duties assigned.

Education - Experience:

• Technical or Engineering degree. Electrical/Mechanical Engineering is preferred.
• 1-3 years’ experience in an Electrical / Mechanical environment, and communication systems.
• Experience can be substituted for educational requirements.

Required Skills, Competencies, Authorities and Training Needs:

• Working knowledge of electrical power circuits.
• Working knowledge of power electronics.
• Ability to read schematics.
• Computer knowledge in a Windows environment.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Self-directed and motivated.
• Ability to work both in teams and independently.
• Medium voltage safety training required or must be completed prior to field assignments.
• Medium work with occasional heavy work up to 75 pounds.