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

VETEC ANLAGENBAU GmbH; Nevada City (CA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation to West Coast

Health insurance premium support

20 days vacation

5 days sick leave

Development opportunities

Job summary

VETEC ANLAGENBAU Inc. on the West Coast seeks a Service Technician with 2+ years in industrial maintenance. You will service thermal processing systems, diagnose controls, and perform PLC tasks with Siemens tools.

Travel across the West Coast is required, with a focus on reliable, safe operation and customer support. You will read drawings, maintain equipment, and document service reports, while collaborating with the team to meet high standards of food safety and quality.

Qualifications

• Vocational training with master craftsman or state-certified technician preferred.
• At least 2 years in industrial maintenance or installation.
• Knowledge of NFPA 70/NEC and Siemens PLC programming.
• OSHA knowledge is a plus or safety-certified.
• Ability to read technical drawings and wiring diagrams.

Responsibilities

• Perform maintenance, repair and servicing on thermal processing systems (mechanical and electrical).
• Troubleshoot electrical controls, sensors, burner control systems and HMIs.
• Run PLC diagnostics and basic programming (Siemens TIA/STEP 7).
• Inspect heat exchangers, gas burners and smoke generators for optimal performance.
• Provide fast on-site service to minimize downtime.
• Conduct safety inspections to meet food safety standards.
• Prepare service reports and train customer personnel in operation and CIP.

Skills

English communication

Willingness to travel

Reading drawings

MS Office

Customer focus

Education

Technical vocational training (Mechatronics, Electrical)

Tools

Siemens PLC programming

Job description

VETEC ANLAGENBAU Inc.

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
• The opportunity to relocate to the West Coast of the United States
• Attractive compensation package, 20 days of paid vacation, plus 5 days of paid sick leave and additional company benefits (e.g. monthly financial support for your health insurance premiums of up to USD 1,000 upon submission of a valid insurance policy and proof of coverage)
• Flat hierarchies and fast decision-making processes
• Individually tailored development and further training opportunities
• An annual salary of USD 80,000–100,000, depending on qualifications and experience

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