Sr Technician - Service

ZF; Northville (MI); Sur place; USD 65 000 - 95 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

ZF is seeking a Senior Service Technician to service, calibrate, and commission test systems at customer sites in Northville, MI. The role involves diagnosing complex mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic issues, performing maintenance, and installing equipment to support R&D and production testing.

Responsibilities include troubleshooting, wiring, fixture building, preventive maintenance, and documenting repairs.

Qualifications

• Associate’s Degree required.
• 4–6+ years in complex machine maintenance or related field.
• Ability to read blueprints in DIN/ISO metric format.
• Proficient with hydraulics/pneumatics/mechanical components.
• Electrical wiring and troubleshooting knowledge is a plus.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.

Responsabilités

• Diagnose, repair, maintain, install, and rebuild test systems on-site and at customer sites.
• Install equipment, run tests, diagnose mechanical/electrical/hydraulic/pneumatic issues.
• Replace motors, pumps, wiring, controls and related components.
• Tear down and reassemble components; test valves, pumps and controls.
• Build fixtures and parts; machine replacement parts as needed.
• Install power, hydraulic lines and air lines; perform wiring.
• Perform preventive maintenance and calibrations on test systems.
• Document issues and repairs; report to management.

Connaissances

Blueprint reading

Mechanical troubleshooting

Hydraulics

Pneumatics

Electrical troubleshooting

Cross-functional collaboration

Communication skills

Time management

Formation

Associate’s Degree

Outils

Measuring instruments

Machine tools

Calibration tools

Description du poste

Sr Technician - Service

Country/Region: US

Location:

Northville, MI, US

Req ID 92001 | Northville, United States ZF Gainesville, LLC

Sr. Technician - Service

Position Summary:

The Senior Service Technician is responsible for the repair, service, calibration, and commissioning (i.e. installation and technical support) of test systems in order to support end-of-line and R&D testing operations at customer sites.

Position Responsibilities:

• Perform activities to diagnose, repair, maintain, install, and rebuild a variety of test systems to support validation processes on-site and at the customer site.
• Install equipment, perform test procedures, diagnose mechanical/electrical/hydraulic/pneumatic issues, and analyze nature of malfunction required to repair test systems.
• Replace electric motors, pumps, belts, electric wiring, numeric controls, and related components involving mechanical, electrical, electronic, hydraulic, and pneumatic functions.
• Tear down and check component parts; repair, reassemble, and test valves, pumps, solenoid valves, rewire controls.
• Build special assembly and/or test fixtures; machine special replacement parts and/or fixtures.
• Move and install equipment; wire-in electric power, install hydraulic lines, and hook-up air lines.
• Perform scheduled preventive maintenance or calibrations on test systems.
• Check effective functionality of equipment safety devices on a periodic basis.
• Document issues, solutions, and repair work performed.
• Report unusual equipment or operating issues to management as they arise.
• Use a variety of machine tools and test equipment such as lathes, mills, grinders, saws, and drill presses, electrical meters, measuring & calibration tools, precision inspection tools, and common hand tools.
• Maintain an organized and hazard-free work area in compliance with all customer policies and governmental guidelines to ensure a safe and productive work environment.
• Work in accordance to 5S procedures.
• Participate in continuous improvement programs.
• Maintain professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops, formal training, reviewing professional publications, establishing and expanding professional networks, and participating in professional societies.
• Comply with all IATF/ZF policies and procedures.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Essential Skills and Experience:

• Associate’s Degree
• 4 – 6+ years of related experience and/or trades training in complex machine maintenance (internship and co-op included)
• Ability to read blueprints in DIN/ISO standard format (in metric)
• Ability to analyze blueprints and use mathematics to evaluate/understand complex machine drawings
• Working knowledge in Hydraulics/Pneumatics/Mechanical components/parts functionalities
• Working knowledge of machine, tool, equipment, and test systems operations in addition to related repair methods and procedures involving mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic components/parts
• Basic knowledge in electrical wiring and troubleshooting
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
• Basic math and reading skills
• Ability to work independently in a fast paced, high-volume environment
• Ability to interface with cross-functional teams and all levels of personnel and management
• Good verbal and written communication skills
• Strong mechanical experience with problem-solving/analytical skills and a high attention to detail
• Ability/willingness to travel (mainly: US, Canada and Mexico); on average 50%; project depending up to 75% in peaks
• Valid driver’s license

Contact

Tammy Whitt

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