FIELD SERVICE TECHNICIAN I - L&A

Murata Machinery Usa; Aurora (IL); On-site; USD 37,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

Murata Machinery USA's Logistic & Automation Division seeks a Field Service Technician to install and service material handling equipment in customer plants. You will demonstrate equipment, perform electrical and mechanical checks, and assist customers with operation and programming.

Up to 90% travel is required, including international assignments, with a valid driver's license. Associates degree in Electrical/Electronics or Mechanical Engineering and 0-2 years' related experience are

Qualifications

• Associate degree (AS) in Electrical, Electronics or Mechanical Engineering; 0-2 years of related experience and/or training.
• Familiarity with reading equipment drawings.
• Experience with material handling equipment is a plus.
• Ability to use Microsoft Office Programs.

Responsibilities

• Install material handling products such as stacker cranes, conveyors and/or AGVs.
• Demonstrate new equipment in customer plants including electrical and/or mechanical check-outs, set-up, de-bug, operation and programming.
• Service L&A Products by diagnosing and repairing electrical/electronic or mechanical issues in customer plants.
• Advise customers and assist in selecting tools and repair parts.
• Prepare and submit installation/service reports accurately and promptly.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Motors experience

Gearboxes

Gear reducers

Conveyors/AGVs

Office tools

Read drawings

Education

AS in Electrical/Electronics/Mech Eng

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: Aurora IL - Aurora IL, IL, Position Type: Full Time, Education Level: 2 Year Degree, Salary Range: $27.00 - $32.00Hourly, Travel Percentage: Road Warrior, Job Category: Manufacturing, SUMMARY

Install and service Murata Machinery USA, Inc.s Logistic & Automation Division products. Assist sales personnel and train customer personnel.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Install material handling products such as stacker cranes, conveyors and/or AGVs.
• Demonstrate new equipment in customer plants including electrical and/or mechanical check-outs, set-up, de-bug, operation and programming.
• Service L&A Products by doing the following functions:
  • a. Perform basic electrical/electronic or mechanical problem diagnosis and repair in customers plants.
  • b. Advise and assist customers with most operation and programming problems.
  • c. Perform most maintenance work and provide basis assistance needed by customer.
  • d. Advise and assist in selection and ordering of tools and repair parts.
• Prepare and submit installation/service and expense reports accurately and promptly electronically.
• Keep up to date with technology changes in order to train customer personnel properly.
• Assist Sales, Engineers and Project Managers as needed.
• Maintain exceptional customer relationships with all clients.
• Provide assistance to higher level Technicians to improve response time and obtain training for additional skills. Assist other technicians as needed.

Qualifications

• Mechanical aptitude and skills
• Work experience on AC/DC motors, mechanical gear boxes, and gear reducers
• Familiarity with one or more of the following pieces of equipment: stacker cranes, conveyors, and/or AGV's.
• Ability to use Microsoft Office Programs
• Ability to read and understand equipment drawings

Education and/or Experience

Associates degree (AS) in Electrical, Electronics or Mechanical Engineering; 0-2 years of related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Previous experience in Material handling equipment is a plus.

Language Skills

Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations. Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public.

Mathematical Skills

Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume. Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry.

Reasoning Ability

Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.

Travel

This position requires up to 90% travel including domestic and international and work at installation sites for extended periods of time. A valid drivers license and good driving record are required.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to climb or balance and work from extended heights and in tight spaces. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 75 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee frequently works near moving mechanical parts. The employee is occasionally exposed to toxic or caustic chemicals and risk of electrical shock. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Equal Opportunity Employer, including Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities