Field Service Technician, II

Link Engineering Company; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 52,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance

401(k) with company match

Job summary

Link Engineering Company (LINK) is seeking a Field Service Technician, II to join our Columbus, Ohio team. You will perform field start-ups, calibrations, and maintenance on industrial test equipment, with a focus on safety and quality. Travel up to 75% locally and up to 25% in the US and Canada is required.

The role emphasizes hands-on problem solving, strong troubleshooting abilities, and effective communication with customers to minimize downtime and ensure equipment reliability.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum of 2-year degree in Mechatronics, Industrial Electronics preferred.
• Minimum of 4 years of experience commissioning and repairing industrial machines.

Responsibilities

• Perform field checkout and start-up of industrial test stand and dynamometer upgrades.
• Drives resolution and solution to complex diagnostics and servicing tasks with minimal supervision, including work on non-Link equipment.
• Complete functional checkout workbook and performance verification of equipment.
• Inspect & test all machine subsystems.
• Troubleshoot electro-mechanical, instrumentation and data acquisition systems.
• Perform equipment calibration to ISO 17025 standards.
• Completes service reports, calibration, and maintenance reports as necessary.
• Performs analysis and creates solutions to repair customer issues.
• Performs maintenance and calibration of testing equipment.
• Assists customers and provides suggestions on sound and acceptable practices on maintaining their equipment.
• Maintains consistent and proactive communication with the customers about repairs, equipment, delays or obstacles as appropriate.
• Create and implement preventive maintenance strategies.
• Conduct training for customers on the use of new and used equipment.
• Responds to customer inquiries and complaints professionally and promptly instilling confidence in the willingness and ability to resolve an issue.
• Ensure all work is carried out in accordance with Company Policies and Safety Standards performing work in a safe manner using all available safety equipment.
• Performs both minor upgrades and large-scale installations reviewing the upgrade or installation plans to accurately determine the necessary parts and materials required for the job.

Skills

Industrial Electronics

Mechatronics

Diagnostics

Field Service

Customer Interaction

Troubleshooting

Drives & Inverters

Education

High School Diploma

2-year degree in Mechatronics/Industrial Electronics

Tools

Unico

ABB

Rockwell

GE

Allen-Bradley

Job description

Discover Your Potential. Pursue Your Passion.

Do you want to be part of Link Group?

At LINK, we value our diverse and talented group of employees, and are committed to offering a positive work environment that will challenge you to be your best. We are looking for hardworking individuals that carry the same values that we live by each and every day: Commitment, Accountability, Can-Do Attitude, Courage and Humility.

• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance, Life & AD&D insurance, flexible spending accounts, paid holidays and vacation time-off.
• retirement plan includes a 401(k) plan with a company match.

Link is an equal opportunity employer committed to a culturally diverse workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, age, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status, other protected veteran status, and any other protected class under law.

Accessibility for Applicants with Disabilities: If you need a reasonable accommodation for the online application process due to a disability please call 1-734-453-0800. Please provide your contact information and details about the posted position of interest. Only inquiries regarding assistance for those who need an accommodation with the online application process due to a disability will be returned.

Position: Field Service Technician, II

Location: Columbus, OH

Job Id: 2857

# of Openings: 1

Field Service Technician, II - Columbus, Ohio

Discover your potential. Pursue your passion.

Link Engineering Company (LINK) is a premier designer and manufacturer of precision test equipment, we specialize in developing customized solutions for the Automotive, Aviation, Off-Highway, Rail, and Civil Engineering industries. We are headquartered in Plymouth, Michigan, outside of Detroit, and maintain testing laboratories, manufacturing, and support facilities around the globe.

Established in 1935, we have been a family-owned company for generations, we treat our customers and employees as if they are part of our family. We set our employees up for success, as they are given constant opportunities to learn and develop new skills. As many of our team members have been with LINK for a generation or more, the LINK team is equipped with a wealth of knowledge, providing decades of hands‑on experience and out-of-the-box thinking to OEM’s and suppliers everywhere.

Main Responsibilities

• Perform field checkout and start-up of industrial test stand and dynamometer upgrades
• Drives resolution and solution to complex diagnostics and servicing tasks with minimal supervision, including work on non-Link equipment.
• Complete functional checkout workbook and performance verification of equipment.
• Inspect & test all machine subsystems
• Troubleshoot electro-mechanical, instrumentation and data acquisition systems
• Perform equipment calibration to ISO 17025 standards
• Completes service reports, calibration, and maintenance reports as necessary
• Performs analysis and creates solutions to repair customer issues
• Performs maintenance and calibration of testing equipment
• Assists customers and provides suggestions on sound and acceptable practices on maintaining their equipment
• Maintains consistent and proactive communication with the customers about repairs, equipment, delays or obstacles as appropriate.
• Create and implement preventive maintenance strategies
• Conduct training for customers on the use of new and used equipment.
• Responds to customer inquiries and complaints professionally and promptly instilling confidence in the willingness and ability to resolve an issue.
• Ensure all work is carried out in accordance with Company Policies and Safety Standards performing work in a safe manner using all available safety equipment.
• Performs both minor upgrades and large-scale installations reviewing the upgrade or installation plans to accurately determine the necessary parts and materials required for the job.

• All other related duties as assigned.
• Possess mental faculties consistent with performing the minimum requirements of the job.
• Adhere and perform all duties aligned with the core values of the LINK Group organization, Can-Do Attitude, Courage, Commitment, Humility and Accountability.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum of 2-year degree in Mechatronics, Industrial Electronics preferred
• Minimum of 4 years of experience commissioning and repairing industrial machines

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Highly motivated and self-directed.
• Ability to set priorities and meet deadlines.
• Hands-on problem solving and continuous improvement support.
• Strong Customer Interaction Skills with the ability to work well in a Team.Ability to interpret Electrical schematic and Mechanical prints
• Strong troubleshooting skills to include, electrical noise, component issues, mechanical issues, fluid power issues
• Strong Drive/Inverter knowledge to include failures and faults, troubleshoot and repair, removal and installation
• Knowledge and awareness of Drives / Inverters (examples, Unico, ABB, Rockwell, GE, Allen Bradly)
• Ability to troubleshoot down to the board level to include pinpointing board failures, board repairs, etc. if needed
• High attention to detail for Customer satisfaction.
• Strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Valid Drivers License with an acceptable driver’s license and passport.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to walk.
• Ability to speak verbally and read in English.
• Ability to see with corrective lenses.
• Ability to hear.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to bend, stoop, crouch, reach, hand-eye coordination, and manual dexterity.
• Ability to use a computer.
• Able to work overtime, evenings and/or weekends as required.
• Ability to travel locally 75% (within 50 miles of a LINK facility) and up to 25% in the US and Canada
• Normal hazards related to working in an office environment.
• Normal hazards related to working in a manufacturing and testing environment.
• Normal hazards related to road and air travel.

LINKis an Equal Employment Opportunity EmployerMinorities/Females/Veterans/Disabled. VEVRRA Federal Contractor.

LINKis an E-Verify employer. E-Verify is an internet-based system operated by the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) in partnership with the Social Security Administration (SSA) that allows participating employees to electronically verify the employment eligibility of their newly hired employees in the United States.

Accessibility for Applicants with Disabilities: If you need a reasonable accommodation for the online application process due to a disability please call 1-734-453-0800. Please provide your contact information and details about the posted position of interest. Only inquiries regarding assistance for those who need accommodation with the online application process due to a disability will be returned.

Note to all Agencies / Direct Placement: LINKhas a team of dedicated recruiters who are responsible for all hiring needs. Our practice is to partner and work with our approved vendors only and on an as-needed basis. LINKhas identified and finalized our list of preferred vendors and the review process has been closed. We do not accept resumes from recruiting agencies that are not a preferred vendor, have not been authorized or approved by Corporate Recruiting to partner on a position and have not signed LINK’s vendor agreement. Any resumes submitted from unapproved vendors will be considered unsolicited, and LINKwill not be obligated to pay a referral fee.