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Field Service Engineer
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A Field Service Engineer is responsible for installing, maintaining, repairing, and providing technical support for equipment or machinery at customer sites. They typically work directly with customers, troubleshooting problems, performing repairs, and ensuring that the equipment operates efficiently. They may work across various industries, such as telecommunications, manufacturing, healthcare, or IT, depending on the nature of the equipment they specialize in.
$94,888 / year median in Wisconsin
Job Description
Job Description:
Instron is a global organization that designs, manufactures, sells and services mechanical testing systems. Have you ever wondered how a potato chip always has the right crispiness level? Or, how your game controller will survive several drops whether you are excited for your win or upset by a loss? How about eyewear being able to withstand impact forces? Visit Instron's YouTube Channel to see our customer's applications or watch our Culture video at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1IC97HOKN-Y . Check out Facebook Watch at https://fb.watch/a8ILPde4GP/ for additional videos. Our systems are trusted by 95% of the world's largest manufacturing companies to gather critical data, informing the design of components and materials. You will find that our established strength, commitment to our core values and team focus provides an engaging work environment and offers exceptional opportunities for personal and career development.Job Description:
We have an opportunity for a highly motivated person whose work will reflect Instron's commitment to customer satisfaction. Working from home, out of the Greater Chicago, IL to Milwaukee, Wisconsin area, you will be responsible for traveling to customer sites to perform a variety of services including verification, preventative maintenance, repair, and installation, on a wide range of Instron's products. You will be provided with a company vehicle, appropriate tools/equipment, including a laptop computer, cell phone, and MI-FI device and the assurance that you have the support of well-established service operation. You will have regional responsibility for customers located within Wisconsin and Illinois. Occasional travel to other locations in the US may be required, as much as up to about 40% overnight travel.What We Are Looking For:
Successful applicants will have a two or four-year technical degree from an accredited university and knowledge of electro-mechanical systems. Equivalent military / trade school training may be accepted in lieu of degree. Must have the ability to read, comprehend, and interpret basic technical information involving mechanics and electronics associated with materials testing systems. Must be able to interpret blueprints and schematics, understand electrical, mechanical and electronic systems and be familiar with PC's including operating systems and Windows applications. This role requires a high level of autonomy, as well as superior organizational, time management and customer service skills.- Prior field service experience strongly preferred
- Automation systems experience is a plus
- Experience performing preventative or corrective maintenance on servo hydraulic systems preferred
- Experience with materials testing preferred, but not required
- Experience delivering hands on and classroom training on topics technical in nature preferred Additional information Take this opportunity to join a successful team where you can make an immediate impact.