NextPath Career Partners is currently seeking a Field Service Technician – Controls to join our client’s team in Tampa, FL. This is a onsite, direct hire position.
SALARY: $40-$50hr (depending on experience)
Unfortunately, at this time our client is unable to sponsor or transfer visas. Only candidates authorized to work in the US without sponsorship should apply.
REQUIREMENTS:
- Degree in Electrical Engineering or 2+ years of vocational training in Electromechanical Systems
- Must have a minimum of 3 years’ experience in the OEM industry involved in designing, editing, installing and troubleshooting PLC and motion control software and hardware
- Must be able to travel domestically and sometimes internationally away from home for extended periods of time (75-80%)
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Perform field service repairs, installations, and field audits for new equipment installations and / or existing machine installed base.
- When assigned, train customers, managers, technical personnel, and operators on proper operation, maintenance, and safety rules of filling/packaging equipment, specifically on applicable machinery control software.
- Occasionally, when assigned, provide accountability as a site manager/lead, directing the workload and tasks of other field technicians, assembly and engineering personnel, and coordinating with customer and other contract / OEM site personnel.
- Maintain necessary machine configuration documentation during installation.
- Possess and sustain proficiency in control software (e.g. Allen Bradley/Rockwell Automation and other controls platforms) and machinery equipped with PLC’s through vendor training and interaction with engineering personnel.
- Participate in training for continuous improvement, as needed, in order to maintain technical proficiency on new equipment and existing systems applications through internal and external training, specifically in controls software applications.
- Provide support to customers, internal Customer Service, Assembly, and Sales departments, as required.
- Provide updates and modifications as needed to machine controls software programs or firmware at customer sites.
- Provide feedback to Head of Service on customer equipment needs and updates/mods.
- Report customer and individual concerns/complaints to Quality Manager, as needed.
- Support and assist with design and order reviews, assembly, testing and final acceptance tests (SAT and FAT) to become proficient with the control packages interface and integration.
- Assist the Parts and Modernization departments with quoting requests for electronic controls software and hardware upgrades and / or electrical component upgrades.
- Process detailed expense and service trip reports on all service visits, in a timely fashion.
- Submit to safety, background, and drug/alcohol testing as required by customers.
- Properly and appropriately don personal protective equipment.
- Contribute to product safety by reviewing machine functionality and safety standards when on customer site.
- Other tasks as assigned.
NEXTPATH CAREER PARTNERS:
NextPath is a candidate centric recruiting firm focused on your career goals to help you find your next path! Our team of professional recruiters have over 80 years of combined experience to help you navigate a job change. Our clients span local and national with roles in sales, creative, marketing, and staffing on a direct, contract-to-perm, and contract (project) basis.
If the position above doesn’t appear to fit, we do have a host of clients with roles that could be a match and not every position will be posted. Feel free to reach out to find a better match by emailing your resume to apply@nextpathcp.com for a recruiter to engage.
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