Field Service Technician

Black-Peak Inc.; North Kingstown (RI); On-site; USD 48,216 - 57,859; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering service provider is seeking a Senior Project Engineer to service and install machinery. This role requires mechanical assembly and troubleshooting while involving significant travel across the US, Canada, and Mexico. Ideal candidates will have machining or CNC experience, strong attention to detail, and must communicate effectively. A Bachelor’s Degree in engineering is preferred but not mandatory. The position offers an attractive hourly pay range with overtime opportunities.

Qualifications

• 5+ years experience in machining or CNC and mechanical assembly.
• Strong mechanical troubleshooting skills with multi-axis machinery.
• Ability to troubleshoot pneumatic and hydraulic controls.

Responsibilities

• Perform mechanical assembly using various hand tools and instruments.
• Troubleshoot electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic control issues.
• Design simple tooling and fixtures for production.

Skills

Machining or CNC experience

Mechanical Assembly experience

Strong mechanical troubleshooting skills

Electrical troubleshooting skills

Pneumatic and hydraulic control troubleshooting

Communication skills (oral and written)

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in mechanical or electrical engineering

Job description

Overview

Sr. Project Engineer

Job ID: SPE-RI

Location: North Kingstown, RI area with North American travel

Pay Range: $35 – $42 hourly plus overtime and paid travel time

Job Description

The Senior Project Engineer is a “hands-on” engineering / service technician position, servicing and installing company machinery in North Kingstown RI and in the field at customer sites in the US, Canada, and Mexico. The position requires up to 50% of travel with some weekend work when needed.

Responsibilities

• Mechanical assembly using a variety of hand tools and instruments
• Troubleshoots electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic control issues
• Sets-up and runs process lab metrology equipment with minimal direction
• Designs simple tooling and fixtures as needed for production and test-work
• Works with customer and engineering groups to solve problems on new and existing equipment
• Installs and integrates new equipment at customer facilities, working independently and with support to resolve issues on site
• Creates clear, concise spreadsheets for test-work and runoff data sets
• Basic statistical process control knowledge in order to assess process capability
• Works with the documentation department to write work instructions and required sections of customer manuals in the time frame determined by the documentation department
• Manages travel expenses to keep machine installation costs to a minimum

Qualifications

• Machining or CNC and Mechanical Assembly experience required
• Strong mechanical troubleshooting skills (multi-axis machinery preferred)
• Electrical troubleshooting skill is a plus
• Able to troubleshoot pneumatic and hydraulic controls
• Able to set-up and run lab and production machines with minimal direction
• Understands basic functions and principles of superfinishing processes
• Able to set-up and run process lab metrology equipment
• Able to design simple tooling and fixtures as needed for production
• Excellent communication skills (both oral and written)
• Able to work independently with minimal oversight from manager
• Able to apply strong attention to detail / problem solve
• Bachelor’s Degree in mechanical or electrical engineering, or a related field preferred, but not required
• Able to speak/write in English (required)
• Ability to travel to client sites 45% to 60% around the USA, Mexico & Canada, possibly Germany on occasion (required)

Weekends may be required on a case to case basis