Field Technical Service Engineer – Travel & Training

Bridgestone Americas; Georgia; On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

4 weeks PTO annually

Company credit card

Cell phone allowance

Internet allowance

Company vehicle after training

Job summary

Bridgestone Americas, Inc. is seeking an Associate Technical Service Representative to join the Bandag team. The role focuses on ensuring uptime, efficiency, and quality at Bandag Dealer locations through technical expertise, training, and project management.

The position requires travel 50-75% during training and after; initial training in Muscatine, IA; preferred location near Atlanta, GA; a company vehicle is provided after training; PTO and allowances are included.

Qualifications

• Education: Associate’s Degree in a technical field or equivalent experience.
• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related field preferred.
• Military experience/training in electronics or electrical systems considered equivalent to an Associate's degree.
• Technical skills: troubleshoot and repair electrical, mechanical, and pneumatic systems.
• Soft skills: strong communication, organizational, and project management abilities.

Responsibilities

• Provide equipment service and ensure uptime for Bandag Dealer locations.
• Install, troubleshoot, and repair complex industrial retread equipment (electrical, mechanical, pneumatic).
• Perform routine calibrations and install hardware/software kits.
• Train dealer personnel on operation and maintenance of major retread equipment.
• Manage plant installation and modification projects from initiation to completion.
• Coordinate with external contractors to meet timelines and specs.
• Conduct quality audits and analyze KPI data for improvements.
• Develop and maintain relationships with Bandag dealers and Area Management Teams.
• Contribute to 3-year strategic resource plans and support material flow.

Skills

Electrical troubleshooting

Mechanical troubleshooting

Pneumatic systems

Project management

Training others

Communication skills

Education

Associate's Degree in technical field

Bachelor’s degree in engineering

Military electronics training

Job description

Bridgestone Americas, Inc. is seeking an Associate Technical Service Representative to join the Bandag team. The role focuses on ensuring uptime, efficiency, and quality at Bandag Dealer locations through technical expertise, training, and project management.

The position requires travel 50-75% during training and after; initial training in Muscatine, IA; preferred location near Atlanta, GA; a company vehicle is provided after training; PTO and allowances are included.