SMT Field Service Engineer — Travel, Install & Repair

yamahaexternalcareersite; Marietta (GA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) & Profit Sharing

Fertility Benefits

37.5 hour work week

Medical, Dental, Vision

Life & AD&D Insurance

Wellness Program

Short-Term Disability

Long-Term Disability

Student Debt Repayment

Product borrowing program

Job summary

Yamaha Motor Corporation, USA is seeking a Field SMT Field Service Engineer to provide hands-on field service across the Southeastern territory, including Georgia, Alabama, Tennessee, Florida and Kentucky. You will install, maintain, and repair SMT equipment at customer sites in the United States and internationally, handling electronics, mechanical, and software tasks.

You will communicate with customers and internal teams, document issues, and travel frequently to support demonstrations and

Qualifications

• Associate degree or two-year technical degree in Electronics, Electromechanical Systems, or a related field preferred; 5 years of relevant SMT experience may be considered in lieu of formal education
• 3+ years of SMT experience required, including hands‑on work with programming and operating pick‑and‑place equipment.
• Strong customer‑facing and communication skills.
• Demonstrated aptitude in electronics, mechanical systems, and computer technology.
• Ability to troubleshoot complex technical issues and develop long‑term solutions for recurring service challenges at customer sites.
• Proficiency in reading schematics and using a variety of test equipment, along with performing electronic‑related mathematical calculations.
• Ability to perform preventive maintenance and basic emergency service on designated equipment.
• Ability to travel 60%–80%, including international travel, with occasional overtime as required.

Responsibilities

• Provide phone, email, and onsite support to YMUS Robotics distributors and direct customers to resolve equipment, application, and sales-related issues.
• Directly support customers by providing installation, warranty service, repairs, and preventative maintenance.
• Communicate with factory engineering to improve products and eliminate recurring issues.
• Communicate any customer issues that could affect the overall relationship to management.
• Communicate with the Sales staff regarding future opportunities at existing customer sites.
• Document technical issues accurately and professionally to ensure they can be clearly understood and tracked by YMC Engineering and YMUS Technical Support.
• Track customer issues to ensure a satisfactory resolution is provided and to support the development of training materials or the prevention of future issues.
• Acquire the knowledge necessary to act as the Subject Matter Expert for both internal and external customers.
• Provide support for customer demonstrations conducted at YMUS Robotics.
• Set up and remove equipment from the demonstration facility as required.

Skills

SMT experience

Customer facing

Troubleshooting

Communication skills

Travel 60-80%

Education

Associate degree or technical degree

Tools

Pick-and-place programming

Schematics reading

Test equipment use

Job description

Yamaha Motor Corporation, USA is seeking a Field SMT Field Service Engineer to provide hands-on field service across the Southeastern territory, including Georgia, Alabama, Tennessee, Florida and Kentucky. You will install, maintain, and repair SMT equipment at customer sites in the United States and internationally, handling electronics, mechanical, and software tasks.

You will communicate with customers and internal teams, document issues, and travel frequently to support demonstrations and