Field Service Engineer jobs in Grand Rapids, MI

 

 

The Field Service Engineer / Service Technician provides a strategic job at Salvagnini America. The position is responsible for providing on-site troubleshooting and repair of the equipment, customer support and training on state-of-the-art products from stand-alone machines to highly flexible automated systems at our various customer facilities.

 

 

 

 

 

TECHNICAL EXPERTISE:

 

Education and/or Experience      

 

 

Frequent US and occasional international travel will be required, up to 75%, including occasional weekends. You must possess or be able to obtain a valid passport. The individual must possess a valid driver's license, pass a motor vehicle record check and have the unrestricted ability to obtain rental vehicles.

 

 

Strong mathematical skills, including Algebra and Trigonometry.

Ability to add, subtracts, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.  Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs.

 

 

Fluent in PC use as a development and communications tool. Fluent in Windows, Excel, and Word.

 

 

The ability to recognize and evaluate technical issues and limitations is required. The ability to define and manage expectations is critical. The ability to make sound decisions and actions is required.

 

 

Competency with Digital Multi-meters. The ability to read and understand electrical schematics is required.

 

 

Sound mechanical aptitude is a must. The ability to use common hand tools and read mechanical drawings is required.

 

 

Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed and involved written or oral instructions.  Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations.

 

The ability to recognize and evaluate technical issues and limitations is required. The ability to define and manage expectations is critical. The ability to make sound decisions and actions is required.

 

Candidate must have the ability to lift 75 lbs. without restrictions. Walking distances, transporting tools through the Customer's location is required. Climbing steps and ladders, working in areas offering tight access is frequently required.

 

 

This job has no supervisory responsibilities.

 

 

 

 

 

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status FirstGroup is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.

 

Salvagnini America, Inc. is also committed to providing a drug-free workplace.

 

 

 

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee(s) incumbent in this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by any person authorized to give instructions or assignments. All duties and responsibilities are essential functions and requirements and are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. To perform this job successfully, the incumbents will possess the skills, aptitudes, and abilities to perform each duty proficiently. Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health or safety of themselves or others. The requirements listed in this document are the minimum levels of knowledge, skills, or abilities. This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an “at will” relationship.