Installation Technician

STOPA Anlagenbau GmbH; Farmington (CT); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company vehicle

401K with company match

Paid time off

Holidays

Travel opportunities

Overtime pay

Per diem travel

Job summary

Stopa America is seeking a skilled Service and Maintenance Technician to install, maintain, and troubleshoot automated storage systems for clients across the United States. This field-based role requires hands-on mechanical and electrical work, plus the ability to diagnose software and hardware issues on site.

The role involves traveling Monday through Friday to customer sites, performing steel erection, wiring, and system commissioning with the programming team handling software adjustments

Qualifications

• Related degree from Lincoln Technical Institute or similar.
• Experience in manufacturing industry.
• Understanding of electrical concepts.
• Ability to interpret and understand electrical schematics.
• Willingness to travel; valid passport.

Responsibilities

• Travelling Monday-Friday to customer sites to perform the install of the storage system.
• Perform mechanical work related to steel erection and plumbing of a steel system.
• Perform electrical work related to running and terminating wires for both low and high voltage.
• Troubleshooting the electrical systems to diagnose issues.

Skills

Electrical concepts

Electrical schematics

Travel willingness

Education

Related degree from Lincoln Technical Institute or similar

Experience in manufacturing industry

Tools

PLC systems

Job description

Overview

Stopa America is a worldwide leader in automated storage of sheet metal, long span goods, and fully automated parking systems. We are seeking a skilled and motivated Service and Maintenance Technician to join our team. This role involves the installation, maintenance, and troubleshooting of automated storage systems for our clients. The ideal candidate will be responsible for ensuring these systems operate at peak performance, diagnosing mechanical, electrical, and software issues, and providing exceptional customer service. This is a hands-on, field-based position that requires strong technical aptitude and problem-solving skills.

Stopa America is located in Farmington, CT and services and installs Stopa systems for the American market. The installation team arrives on a job site throughout the United States. The team performs layout, erection of steel, installation of a pallet picker crane, followed by full wiring of the system. In the end the installation team hands the job site over to the programming team who program the system to function according to customers’ wishes.

Responsibilities

• Travelling Monday-Friday to customer sites to perform the install of the storage system
• Performing mechanical work related to steel erection and plumbing of a steel system
• Performing electrical work related to running and terminating wires for both low and high voltage
• Troubleshooting the electrical systems to diagnose issues

Qualifications

• Required Qualifications:
  • Related degree from Lincoln Technical Institute or similar
  • Related prior experience working in the manufacturing industry
  • Understanding of electrical concepts
  • Ability to interpret and understand electrical schematics
  • Willingness to travel and valid passport
• Preferred Qualifications:
  • Familiarity with PLC electrical functions
  • Experience with automated machinery and electrical control circuits
  • Moderate fluency in technical German

Benefits

• Competitive salary and performance-based incentives
• Eligible for a company vehicle (based on need and length of time with STOPA)
• Retirement savings plan (401K) with company match
• Paid time off and holidays
• Opportunity to travel while keeping all airline, hotel, and car points
• Opportunity for occasional international travel for work and training
• Growth opportunities within the company
• Frequent opportunity for overtime pay
• Per diem travel compensation for personal expenses

Please apply online. We look forward to receiving your application/CV.