Service Technician USA West Coast (m/f/d)

VETEC ANLAGENBAU GmbH; California; On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation to USA

Long-term contract

Paid vacation 20 days

Company benefits

Autonomy

Development opportunities

Job summary

VETEC ANLAGENBAU GmbH in the USA West Coast seeks an ambitious Service Technician with a focus on maintenance and repair of thermal processing systems. The role offers a permanent contract, relocation to the USA, a high degree of autonomy, and a competitive salary package.

Responsibilities include on-site service, diagnostic work on electrical controls and PLCs (Siemens TIA Portal / STEP 7), and training customers in operation and cleaning procedures.

Qualifications

• Technical vocational training with higher qualification.
• At least 2 years of industrial maintenance or related experience.
• Knowledge of NFPA 70 / NEC and Siemens PLC programming is a plus.
• Willingness to travel and good English communication.

Responsibilities

• Maintaining, repairing and servicing thermal processing systems.
• Troubleshooting electrical controls, sensors and HMI systems.
• PLC diagnostics and basic parameter programming (TIA Portal/STEP 7).
• Inspecting heat exchangers, burners and smoke generators.
• On-site service to minimize downtime and training customers.

Skills

Willingness to travel

MS Office

English communication

Independent work style

Education

Technical vocational training (Mechatronics / Electrical) with Master Craftsman or State-Certified Technician

Tools

Siemens PLC programming

Siemens TIA Portal / STEP 7

Job description

VETEC ANLAGENBAU GmbH

VETEC ANLAGENBAU Inc. is a US subsidiary of a German-based leading provider of custom engineered solutions for the thermal treatment of food products, with a focus on meat and sausage applications. The family-owned company has over 70 years of experience offering innovative process equipment and plant engineering services to customers in over 50 countries worldwide.

VETEC ANLAGENBAU has been active in the US market for decades and has built up a local customer base via partnerships with external sales agents. The company is currently in the process of establishing a US subsidiary to strengthen and expand their presence in the local market.

To strengthen our team in the USA, we are looking for an ambitious

Service Technician USA West Coast (m/f/d)

What we offer

• A permanent employment contract providing long-term job security in an innovative, owner-managed company
• A diverse, exciting and responsible role with a high degree of autonomy
• Relocation to the USA (West Coast)
• Attractive compensation package, 20 days of paid vacation and additional company benefits
• Flat hierarchies and fast decision-making processes
• Individually tailored development and further training opportunities
• Salary: USD 80,000-100,000 per year

Your Responsibilities

• Performing maintenance, repair and servicing work on thermal processing systems (mechanical and electrical)
• Troubleshooting and fault diagnosis of electrical controls, sensors, burner control systems, control cabinets and HMI systems
• Conducting PLC diagnostics and basic programming tasks (Siemens TIA Portal / STEP 7), including adjustment of process parameters
• Inspection and servicing of heat exchangers, gas-fired burners and smoke generators to ensure optimal system performance
• Fast and efficient on-site service interventions to minimize production downtime
• Performing scheduled service and safety inspections to ensure compliance with food safety and quality standards
• Preparing service reports and training customer personnel in system operation, cleaning procedures (CIP) and basic troubleshooting

Your Profile / Your Qualifications

• Successfully completed technical vocational training (e.g., Mechatronics Technician, Electrical Technician) with further qualification as Master Craftsman or State-Certified Technician, or a comparable qualification
• At least 2 years of experience in industrial maintenance, system installation or technical troubleshooting - ideally in the meat processing industry
• Solid knowledge of relevant industrial standards (NFPA 70 / NEC) and experience with Siemens PLC programming
• OSHA certification or strong knowledge of applicable safety regulations is an advantage
• Ability to confidently read and interpret technical drawings, wiring diagrams and parts lists
• High willingness to travel and very good English communication skills (written and spoken)
• Independent, structured working style with a high level of personal responsibility
• Proficiency in MS Office
• Pneumatics and/or welding skills are an advantage