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Job title: Field Service Technician - LV/MV Switchgear (35253)

Location:

Buffalo Grove, IL Pay:

Salaried An international electrical equipment manufacturer (specializing in low- and medium-voltage (LV/MV) switchgear) located near Buffalo Grove, IL is searching for a Field Service Technician to provide technical support to manufacturing customers. The ideal candidate will have an educational background in an electrical field and proven experience in installation, troubleshooting, repairing, and testing for electrical equipment. This role is full-time and direct hire with a full benefits package (100% company-paid health/vision/dental insurances, life and disability insurances, paid holidays, PTO, 401k with 2% company matching, and a strong performance incentive bonus), and requires up to 50% nationwide travel Monday through Friday, along with occasional international travel.

Field Service Technician Responsibilities:

Travel to conduct inspections, installations, tests, and maintenance services at customer locations for switchgear, transformers, and relay protection systems Identify any equipment issues and perform on-site repairs as needed Provide assistance with diagnostics and troubleshooting over the phone as necessary Manage maintenance and system upgrades for customers as needed to ensure ongoing support Read electrical drawings and blueprints to resolve issues and complete repairs Document and report any issues Cross-train on equipment as needed Provide top customer service and training to clients/customers

Field Service Technician Qualifications:

Minimum of a 2-year technical degree or technical / military training in engineering or electronics. Relevant experience will also be considered. Familiarity with electrical power distribution equipment, including but not limited to switchgear, transformers, and circuit breakers Minimum of one year of maintenance or related experience required Able to travel nationwide and internationally up to 50% of the time for projects, including some overnights, Monday-Friday Able to use dial indicators, micrometers, voltmeters, calipers and other kinds of measurement equipment This position includes manufacturing and warehousing work environment. While performing the duties of this job you may be required to intermittently sit, stand, walk, lift up to 25 pounds, lift in excess of 25 pounds with a lift assist, climb stairs, use hands to handle or feel parts/equipment, reach with hands and arms, stoop, kneel, crouch, bend at the waist, talk and hear. You may also be required to use close vision, distance vision, color vision, depth perception, and peripheral vision. Activ8 Recruitment & Solutions / Renaissance Resources Inc. , has been one of the leading recruiting firms in North America when it comes to working with Japanese Businesses for more than 25 years. Our services are based on the needs of our clients, and we connect them with qualified candidates in the Automotive, Electronics, Food, Logistics, Manufacturing and Oil & Gas industries. We like to take the approach of working one on one with each of You to ensure that we have the best understanding of your background and what it is you are looking for in a career. We screen ALL Candidates to verify the validity of each applicant with criminal background / Social Security verification. Upon submitting your resume, we will contact only those candidates that we deem qualified for our client. If we do not contact you, we do not see the fit for the position. If we are unable to reach you in a reasonable time frame, you will be eliminated from the pool of potential candidates.

Pay:

$60,000.00 - $75,000.00 per year

Benefits:

401(k) 401(k) matching AD&D insurance Dental insurance Disability insurance Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Vision insurance

Education:

High school or equivalent (Required)

Language:

Korean (Preferred) Ability to

Commute:

Buffalo Grove, IL 60089 (Required) Willingness to travel: 50% (Required)

Work Location:

In person