Field Service Technician
*The company benefit package includes medical & prescription insurance, dental insurance, life insurance, disability insurance, 401k with employer contribution, accrued vacation time as well as paid holidays.
Location: Norcross, GA
*This is a direct hire role that is Salaried but you also will get Time and 1/2 for overtime. (Time in Transit goes towards hours in a week. For example: When you leave your house to go to the airport.)
We have a client in Norcross GA that has an immediate need for a Field Service Engineer, with a background working on Industrial Equipment and working with Beckhoff Automation technology.
You will be responsible for:
- 50% Travel to client sites, including North and Central America – When you are not traveling, you will be in the office in Norcross, GA.
- Installation, start-up, commissioning, wiring, machine set up and test of machinery purchased by customers
- Working with Beckhoff software to update, modify and edit existing PLC's.
- Technical assistance during and after warranty period on site or by phone / computer
- Training customer’s employees and other services on the equipment delivered to the customer. ·
- Customer demonstrations and sample / prototype part manufacturing.
Job Requirements:
- Experience in the repair of industrial machinery and a superior working knowledge of mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, PLC and PC control repair.
- Experience working with Beckhoff
- 2 yr. degree or 4 yrs. military experience in mechanical/electrical field
- 3 or more yrs. industrial machinery troubleshooting experience and field service experience
- Travel in the range of 50% after training – Frequent weekday overnight travel is required, with most weekends at home.
- Fluency in English is mandatory; conversational Spanish would be an asset.
Other Qualities:
- Strong safety record
- Customer service-oriented personality ·
- Strong critical thinking skills and the ability to work independently
- You must possess excellent communication and PC skills, a clean driving record, valid driver's license, and be able to pass a drug test.
Other Benefits:
- $60/day – Per Diem
- $300/month – Tool Allowance
- Company Laptop
- Choice of using a Corp. Credit Card or using your own Points Card to get free Cash Back or Points on Travel.
- Internal Person that Helps Coordinate Travel and Lodging
- 70% of Health Premium Paid
- 4% 401k Match
- Year End Profit Sharing Bonus
**Pay will be based on experience level.