Field Service Technician - Industrial Equipment (Automation & Controls)

Liebherr USA; Saline (MI); On-site; USD 70,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Major medical, dental and vision

401K plan with company match

Paid vacation and personal days

Job summary

Liebherr Gear Technology, Inc. is seeking a Service Engineer to install, commission, and service Liebherr automation systems at customer sites. The role covers electrical, controls, mechanical, hydraulic, and lubrication subsystems with extensive travel (up to 90%).

Applicants should have a high school diploma or GED with 3–5 years in the field, or a 2-year technical degree. Relevant PLC/NC/HMI experience (Siemens, Indramat, Fanuc, Allen Bradley) is required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; 3–5 years in electrical or mechanical field preferred.
• A 2-year technical degree or accredited apprenticeship preferred.
• Experience reading electrical/mechanical prints and working with industrial controls PLC/NC/HMI is required.

Responsibilities

• Install, start-up, commissioning, and debugging Liebherr automation systems.
• Troubleshoot and repair electrical, controls, mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and lubrication systems.
• Follow commissioning protocol, report issues, and obtain customer sign-offs.
• Provide preventive maintenance and complete maintenance tasks per checklists.
• Provide customer training on electrical and mechanical maintenance and operator training.
• Travel domestically and internationally up to 90% and arrange travel logistics.
• Report hours/expenses per Liebherr procedures within required timelines.

Skills

Communication under pressure

Read industrial prints

Team collaboration

Education

High school diploma/GED

2-year technical degree or vocational/apprenticeship

Tools

Siemens PLC

Indramat

Fanuc

Allen Bradley

Job description

The Service Engineer installs, commissions, maintains, tests, troubleshoots, and repairs Liebherr Automation Systems such as gantries, robots, pallet handling systems, and ancillary equipment such as conveyors, part markers, vision systems, and part buffering systems.

The equipment/systems include electrical, controls, mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and lubrication systems/components.

• * For consideration, all candidates must apply through our online career portal to be considered for this opportunity. Please note that resumes submitted via email will not be reviewed.
• * This position is not eligible for sponsorship. Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States without the need for current or future sponsorship.

Responsibilities

Essential Job Duties

• Installation, start-up, commissioning, and debugging of Liebherr automation systems, following all safety requirements and procedures.
• Troubleshooting and repair of electrical, controls, mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and lubrication systems/components.
• Follow documented commissioning protocol, reporting and closing open issues, and obtaining customer sign-offs as required on issues and warranty start.
• Provide preventive maintenance to customers; follow preventive maintenance checklists and complete all tasks.
• Provide training to customers; follow training manuals to execute electrical and mechanical maintenance and operator training.
• Track all delays in installations and interact with customers and Liebherr project managers to communicate progress and open issues.
• Report hours and expenses as directed by Liebherr procedures in the required timeframe.
• Extensive travel required, domestic and international. Includes preparing travel arrangements for flights, cars, hotels, etc.
• Comply with all state, local, and customer safety requirements (general safety, electrical discharge awareness/arc-flash, quality system awareness, and lock-out/tag-out).
• Advise operators, maintenance electricians, and mechanics of operation and maintenance procedures and requirements for working safely with equipment and components.
• Maintain company-required performance and maintenance records for identified equipment.
• Support customers remotely with controls and software issues.

Competencies

Education and Experience

• High school diploma, GED, or equivalent required, with 3-5 years of experience in the electrical or mechanical field; or a combination of education and relevant experience.
• A 2-year technical degree or accredited apprenticeship program in a relevant field is preferred.
• Experience with reading electrical and mechanical prints, as well as experience with industrial controls, PLC, NC, and HMI (i.e., Siemens, Indramat, Fanuc, Allen Bradley) is required.

Position Specific Competencies

• Ability to manage complex situations and principles.
• Ability to perform in a potentially stressful environment.
• Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as percentages, fractions, and ratios to practical situations.
• Ability to read and follow industrial electrical and mechanical assembly prints.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Ability to use Microsoft Office and ability to learn intranet databases and other computer systems.
• Ability to build relationships with internal and external customers.
• Ability to work well with all levels of personnel, individually or in a team, and be able to interface and communicate effectively with operators.
• Ability to strategically collaborate across multiple teams.
• Demonstrate the ability to work safely.
• Ability to climb in overhead structures, to work beneath machines, and in close quarters, performing installation and repair work.
• Proficiency in PC-based word processing and spreadsheets including MS Office/Windows.
• Demonstrate initiative to maintain productivity.

Controls Specific Job Skills

• Ability to read and follow industrial electrical drawings.
• Ability to perform hardware and software changes.
• Ability to restore PCU, NCU, and HMI.
• Ability to debug PLC logic.
• Ability to read and modify CNC code and programs including macros, variable, and looping
• Ability to read and write different types of PLC programming (SCL, STL, Ladder)
• Ability to troubleshoot controls issues.
• Ability to repair controls issues.
• Ability to perform operator training and electrical maintenance training.

Electrical Specific Job Skills

• Ability to read and follow industrial electrical drawings.
• Ability to perform hardware changes.
• Ability to exchange electrical parts.
• Ability to troubleshoot electrical issues.
• Ability to repair electrical issues.
• Ability to perform electrical maintenance training.

Additional Requirements

• Travel domestically and internationally up to 90% of the time.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a valid driver’s license and passport.
• Working overtime and working weekends is required when necessary.

Our Offer

An interesting and ambitious role in a successful international company. We offer a secure work environment with a comprehensive benefits package that includes major medical, dental and vision insurance, 401K plan with company match, paid vacation and personal days and competitive salary.

One Passion. Many Opportunities.

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The Company

Liebherr Gear Technology, Inc. is the North American access point to the broad range of technically advanced gear manufacturing equipment and technologies of Germany-based Liebherr-Verzahntechnik GmbH. Liebherr Gear Technology, Inc. provide entire support for all aspects of parallel-axis gear manufacturing. This includes long-term solutions for gear manufacturing processes and gear inspection requirements.

Location

Liebherr Gear Technology, Inc. 1465 Woodland Drive 48176 Saline, MI United States (US)

Contact

Jose Matrille

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