Field Service Technician 1

AMETEK, Inc.; Brooklyn Park (MN); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

AMETEK, Inc. is seeking a Field Service Technician who will perform troubleshooting, repair, and testing on customer instruments while providing technical support through various communication methods. This role involves travel typically for two weeks each month to engage directly with customers.

Key requirements include a high school diploma, knowledge of electronics, and previous field service experience. Competitive compensation is offered, with salary ranges from $60,000 to $75,000.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent, with additional training in electronics.
• Experience in testing with oscilloscopes and volt meters.
• Previous field service experience is required.

Responsibilities

• Perform troubleshooting, repair, and testing on customer instruments.
• Provide technical support via various communication methods.
• Travel for in-field services, typically two weeks per month.

Skills

Knowledge of electronics

Testing equipment experience

Field service experience

Education

High school diploma

Associates or Technical Certificate

Military training in electronics

Job description

Join our dynamic, global S&P 500 company and elevate your professional skills while making a significant impact on customer satisfaction and operational efficiency. As a Field Service Technician, you'll ensure business continuity by providing expert technical support through training, repair, preventive maintenance, and startup assistance for instruments. Your role involves in-field troubleshooting, repair, and testing, maintaining detailed logs, and offering support via phone, Teams, and email. This role will require you to stay current with advanced technical procedures and collaborate with departments to ensure seamless operations and customer satisfaction, driving our long-term success.

Responsibilities

• Perform timely in-house troubleshooting, repair, and testing on customer instruments.
• Assist with in-house and in-field troubleshooting of customer instruments.
• Complete and submit accurate "Instrument Repair Log" documents, including diagnosis, repair estimates, and descriptions.
• Provide technical and operational support to customers via phone, email, and other communication methods.
• Issue Service Request Forms (SRF) for in-house repairs.
• Stay informed on new methods, techniques, and advanced maintenance procedures.
• Keep management informed of customer issues and technical problems.
• Collaborate with other departments to support the customer base.
• Coordinate with customers to schedule and confirm requirements for in-field services.
• Travel typically 2 weeks per month, leaving on Monday and returning on Friday, allowing for direct engagement with customers and providing hands‑on support.

Requirements

• Knowledge ordinarily acquired through attainment of high school diploma, with an Associates, Technical Certificate, or military training in electronics/equivalent work experience.
• Previous knowledge of electronics.
• Previous experience in testing equipment such as oscilloscopes and volt meters.
• Previous field service experience required.

Compensation

Employee Type: Hourly

Currency: USD

Salary Minimum: 60,000

Salary Maximum: 75,000

Incentive: No

Disclaimer: Where a specific pay range is noted, it is a good faith estimate at the time of this posting. The actual salary offered will be based on experience, skills, qualifications, market / business considerations, and geographic location.

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