Field Service Technician I

Zund America, Inc.; Minnesota; On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental and Vision Coverage

Life Insurance

Long-term and Short-term Disability

Retirement Plan (401K)

Job summary

Zund America, Inc. is seeking a Field Service Technician I to install, troubleshoot, repair and maintain Zünd digital cutting systems at customer sites across North America, with occasional international travel.

This customer-facing role requires strong technical aptitude and a commitment to excellent service. Responsibilities include on-site and remote support, thorough documentation, and collaboration with internal teams.

Qualifications

• Technical school education and/or one year of field service experience preferred.
• Strong mechanical, electrical, and pneumatic troubleshooting abilities.
• Willingness to travel up to 80% overnight.
• Good organizational skills and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Install, troubleshoot, repair, and maintain Zünd cutting systems at customer sites.
• Provide telephone and remote technical support.
• Prepare service reports, warranty documentation, and related tasks accurately.
• Document service activity and machine data in Salesforce CRM.
• Escalate complex issues to internal support resources.
• Train customers on equipment and software on-site and remotely.
• Support trade shows and demonstrations, including occasional weekend travel.

Skills

Mechanical troubleshooting

Electrical troubleshooting

Pneumatic troubleshooting

Customer service

Education

Technical school education

Field service experience (preferred)

Tools

Salesforce CRM

Microsoft Office

Job description

Zund America Inc., located in Oak Creek, Wisconsin is the US Headquarters of Zund Systemtechnik AG in Altstätten, Switzerland. Our cutting and routing tables enhance the production capabilities of our customers worldwide. Our cutting-edge software solutions and integration technologies allow us to push the limits of what is possible.

Zund employees are engaged, passionate and actively contribute on all levels. Our culture allows all employees to develop new skills and grow their careers.

Summary/Objective

The Field Service Technician I is a customer-facing technical professional responsible for installing, troubleshooting, repairing, and performing preventative maintenance on Zünd digital cutting systems at customer sites across North America, with occasional international travel. This role also provides remote telephone and online support. This role requires professionalism, strong technical aptitude, ability to work independently under guidance, and a commitment to delivering excellent customer service.

What You Would Do

• Perform installation, troubleshooting, repair, and preventative maintenance of Zünd equipment at customer locations with minimal supervision
• Provide timely, accurate telephone and remote technical support
• Prepare and complete all service reports, warranty documentation, expense reports, and related administrative tasks accurately and in a timely manner
• Accurately document service activity and machine data in Salesforce CRM
• Follow up on open service issues to ensure full resolution and proper documentation
• Escalate complex technical issues quickly and effectively to internal support resources
• Inspect returned parts, evaluate warranty claims, and process associated documentation
• Learn and become proficient in Zünd software and digital cutting system operations
• Train customers on proper use of equipment and software, both on-site and remotely
• Support trade shows, open houses, and in-house demonstrations, including occasional weekend travel

What We Require From You

• Technical school education and/or one year of field service experience in a related industry is preferred but not required
• Strong mechanical, electrical, and pneumatic troubleshooting abilities
• Critical thinking and real-time problem-solving abilities with willingness to learn and apply new skills on the job.
• Self-motivated, reliable, honest, and capable of working independently under guidance
• Good organizational skills and attention to detail
• Willingness and ability to work flexible hours, including overnight travel up to 80%
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office; familiarity with Salesforce or similar CRM system is a plus
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities in a fast-paced, customer focused environment.

Besides the fantastic state of the art facility and career growth we also offer an excellent Benefit Program that among others includes:

• Medical, Dental and Vision Coverage
• Life Insurance
• Long-term and Short-term Disability Insurance
• Retirement Plan (401K)

Zund America, Inc. is an EEO employer.