Field Service Technician II, Conveying & Loading

BEUMER Group; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 45,460 - 53,726; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

100% medical and dental premiums coverage

401(k) with generous match

Generous paid time off

Job summary

BEUMER Group is seeking an experienced Field Service Technician to support our conveying systems. You will travel up to 80% of the time to perform maintenance and troubleshooting of electro-mechanical components in various facilities.

The ideal candidate should possess strong technical knowledge and communication skills, as well as a commitment to safety and efficiency in maintenance operations. You will have opportunities for hands-on training and professional development.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated capability and experience in technical disciplines and maintenance operations.
• Strong understanding of power, electrical circuits, and devices.
• Ability to work as part of a project team and quickly acquire technical skills.

Responsibilities

• Inspect, determine, oversee, and perform maintenance of conveying systems.
• Troubleshoot electro-mechanical components and suggest repairs.
• Prepare detailed service reports and documentation for completed work.

Skills

Mechanical and electrical expertise

Experience in heavy conveying systems

Problem-solving skills

Good communication skills

Time management

Education

Associate or bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related field

Tools

Computer-based tools for communication

Job description

Company Overview

BEUMER Group is an international leader in intralogistics, specializing in conveying, loading, palletising, packaging, sortation, and distribution technology across a wide range of industries, including airports, e-commerce, warehousing & distribution, and bulk material handling. We offer the right solution for nearly every logistics challenge.

Job Description

BEUMER Corporation is expanding its value services for our Conveying & Loading Customers in North America by providing additional capacity for the installation, commissioning, maintenance and support of all BEUMER conveying systems and equipment in a customer’s facility. Our main goals are safety and maximizing uptime at the best possible value.

These systems include BEUMER Overland Conveyor Systems, AFR, and traditional Heavy duty Conveying equipment. BEUMER Corporation is looking for an experienced Field Service Technician to support these technologies.

General Responsibility

The Field Service Technician is a hands‑on leadership role requiring strong mechanical and electrical expertise, along with experience in heavy conveying systems and maintenance operations. The ideal candidate brings solid technical knowledge, a deep understanding of system technology, and the interpersonal skills needed to communicate effectively and support team success. With the team, you will utilize on‑site and hands‑on training and partnering to expand your technical skills as you support critical materials handling systems and their operations.

Travel: Must be able and willing to travel up to 80% of the time.

Primary Responsibilities

• Understand customer requirements and how they translate into operational and functional requirements of the systems.
• Access and troubleshoot electro‑mechanical components, including IO cabling and network components.
• Communicate effectively with customers and internal technical resources to aid resolution.
• Provide accurate and timely written reports of operational and maintenance issues.
• Interpret data and suggest maintenance schedule/activity adjustments. Operate systems and components to demonstrate equipment and analyze malfunctions.
• Inspect, determine, oversee, and perform corrective, emergency and preventative maintenance of the conveying systems and associated components.
• Analyze and review findings to determine source of problem, recommend repair/ replacement, or other corrective action and coordinate problem resolution with engineering, customer service, and other personnel to expedite repairs.
• Interpret maintenance manuals, schematics, and wiring diagrams, and repair equipment, utilizing knowledge of electronics and using standard test instruments and hand tools.
• Consult with engineering personnel to resolve unusual problems in system operation and maintenance.
• Supervise workers in installation, testing, tuning, and adjusting equipment to obtain optimum operating performance.
• Prepare detailed service reports and as‑built documentation for work completed.
• May be assigned to special projects or required to perform other duties not listed above, which may vary from time to time as determined by management to meet company needs.

Compensation

$33.00 – $39.00 hourly. The posted salary range reflects the compensation the company reasonably expects to offer for this position. Actual compensation will not be less than the posted minimum and will be based on multiple factors.

Qualifications

Education

• Associate or bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Engineering Technology, technical courses of study, or other combinations of experience and training that meet the requirements.

Training & Experience

• Demonstrated capability and experience in technical disciplines and maintenance operations.
• Demonstrated capability and experience in the maintenance and troubleshooting of bulk conveying systems and industrial equipment.
• Demonstrated capability and experience with heavy conveyors, belting and drive systems, electro‑mechanical systems and their maintenance, and experience in preventative maintenance.
• Ability to: work as part of a project team; use computer‑based tools for communication, trouble shooting, and programming; quickly acquire additional technical skills for new materials handling technologies; be a mentor and teacher to other maintenance personnel and operational personnel; handle multiple tasks and work under pressure, sense of both urgency and thoroughness; read schematics and diagrams.
• Strong understanding of industrial power, electrical and control circuits and devices.
• Strong PC skills (Windows, Word, Excel, remote capabilities).
• Good time management.
• Self‑motivated, trustworthy, respectful of others.
• Attention to detail.
• Good communication skills (both verbal and written).
• Professional, positive, and energetic attitude.
• Demonstrated expertise of bulk conveying experience and CMMS experience a plus.

Commitment

We are looking for a long‑term commitment, the ability to set and meet goals and the willingness and ability to excel.

Benefits

• Medical & Dental Premiums: We cover 100% of the premiums for you and your eligible dependents.
• 401(k) with generous match.
• Life Insurance / Long Term Disability.
• Ancillary Insurances: vision, accident, and critical illness insurance.
• Generous paid time off.
• Company holidays.
• Performance‑Based Bonus: Eligibility to participate in our Target Agreement Plan for bonus potential.

Equal Opportunity Statement

BEUMER is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex (including pregnancy and breastfeeding), gender, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, transgender status, national origin, age, ancestry, disability (mental or physical), veteran status, genetic information, atypical hereditary cellular or blood trait, marital status, civil union status, domestic partner status, or any other status protected under local, state or federal laws. This commitment prohibits discrimination, harassment, and retaliation in all aspects of employment. It applies to recruitment, hiring, training, promotion, compensation, benefits, discipline, termination, and all other terms and conditions of employment. By accepting an offer of employment with BEUMER, the employee agrees to abide by all policies and practices that promote a workplace free from discrimination and harassment and acknowledges BEUMER’S commitment to diversity and inclusion.