Senior Service Technician

Grundfos; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonuses

Health insurance

Flexible hours & home working

Parental support

Volunteer time off

Job summary

Grundfos is seeking a Service Technician to provide on-site troubleshooting, commissioning, maintenance, and hands-on training for Water Works ultrapure purification equipment across customer sites in pharma, military, and offshore environments.

You will join a field service team, traveling 80–100% to customer sites in the San Francisco Bay area and beyond. The role emphasizes self-direction, safety, and delivering proactive, value-driven service solutions to keep critical systems running.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent with 4–6 years of electrical/mechanical equipment experience.
• Hands-on PLC experience and ability to read blueprints and wiring diagrams.
• Knowledge of industrial safety and preventive maintenance techniques.
• Willing to travel 80–100% and be based in San Francisco Bay area.

Responsibilities

• Perform on-site troubleshooting, commissioning, and preventive maintenance of ultrapure water purification equipment at customer locations.
• Deliver classroom and hands-on training to customers on equipment operation and maintenance.
• Supervise equipment installations and adjust system settings to required specifications.
• Develop and maintain strong working relationships with customers while representing Grundfos professionally.

Skills

Electrical troubleshooting

Mechanical troubleshooting

PLC experience

Travel availability

Education

High school diploma + technical training

Job description

Are you a skilled field service professional who thrives on independently solving complex technical challenges with ultrapure water purification systems?Then join us in our mission to pioneer smarter solutions for moving and transforming water, reducing energy consumption, and enhancing quality of life for people.

As our newService Technician, you will be providing on-site troubleshooting, commissioning, maintenance, and hands-on training for Water Works ultrapure water purification equipment across customer sites in industries including pharmaceuticals, military, and offshore platforms. You'll be part of a diverse, supportive and inclusive culture, that celebrates our differences and puts people first by fostering growth, well-being, and a sense of belonging.

What you will be doing

As a key part of the Field Service team, you'll create impact by Delivering expert technical support and proactive service solutions that keep critical water purification systems running reliably for customers who depend on them most.

Your main responsibilities include:

• Perform on-site troubleshooting, commissioning, and preventive maintenance of ultrapure water purification equipment at customer locations
• Deliver classroom and hands-on training to customers on equipment operation and maintenance
• Identify and promote proactive, value-added service opportunities that enhance customer outcomes
• Supervise equipment installations and adjust system settings to required specifications
• Self-manage daily operations including travel logistics, scheduling, expense reporting, and customer communications
• Develop and maintain strong working relationships with customers while representing Water Works, Grundfos company, professionally

What makes you a great fit

Above all, you are a self-directed, hands-on technical professional with strong electrical and mechanical troubleshooting skills, PLC experience, and the confidence to independently manage customer engagements while traveling 80-100% of the time. We would also imagine that you have:

• High school diploma or equivalent plus technical training, with 4-6 years of electrical/mechanical equipment experience
• Hands-on experience with Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs) and ability to read blueprints, wiring schematics, and plans
• Working knowledge of industrial workplace safety (mechanical, electrical, chemical, fire, and material handling) and preventive maintenance techniques
• Must be located in the San Francisco Bay area and comfortable with 80-100% travel

It is a plus if you also:

• Previous knowledge of water purification equipment and processes
• Experience working in pharmaceutical, military, or offshore platform environments

You’ll also be available for travelling up to 220 days per year.

Why you will love working here

• A working environment built around your needs, with flexible hours, home working opportunities and parental support.
• Annual bonuses, health insurance and a strong focus on well-being activities.
• Three days' additional paid leave for volunteering in your community.
• Access to on-demand training and learning sessions and carefully structured programs to pursue personal and professional development opportunities.

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The salary range for this position is $ 80,000.00 - $90,000.00. Individual pay will be determined based on market location and the candidate’s profile. The range listed is just one component of the total compensation and benefits package for employees. Total compensation includes paid time off, paid holidays, merit increases, bonuses, and employee stock purchase programs, etc. The salary rates are benchmarked and reflect the target for new hire salaries for the position in this region.

Qualified candidates must be authorized to work in the U.S. without the need for employment-based visa sponsorship now or in the future.

Grundfos is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Our hiring decisions are based on qualifications, merit, and business needs. We encourage individuals of all backgrounds to apply. Learn more about your rights as an applicant. If you require an accommodation to complete your application or interview, please contact [e-mail]. We are committed to providing a fair and accessible hiring process.

Job Location: San Fransico, California, United States

Grundfos is one of the world’s leading water technology companies with more than 19.000 employees in 60+ countries all over the world. Our skills commit us to pioneering solutions to the world’s water and climate challenges and improve the quality of life for people. We dare to do things that others cannot or dare not do, as we believe innovation is not only a business opportunity, but an obligation. And what really matters to us is not short term profit, but the impact we make. By becoming part of our united powerful team, you too can drive this change no matter your role.

An inclusive team

We believe that the key to a work environment, where employees thrive and grow, is our ability to celebrate and value our differences in background, experiences and perspectives. In our recruitment process we welcome all professional people without consideration of age, colour, gender identity, national origin, physical or mental disability, ethnicity or religion.