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Field Service Engineer (Permanent)
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Level 3 Field Service Engineer installing, replacing, and servicing machine tool equipment; troubleshooting electrical, fluid, and mechanical systems; aligning CNC machines; conducting acceptance tests; training junior engineers and customers; and advising management on product improvements.
About this role
Field Service Engineer (Permanent)
First IT Solutions
Position Title Field Service Engineer Level 3 - Machine Tools
Location Rockford IL
We are looking for someone with field service experience in the machine tool industry.
Summary
Performs and oversees the installation or replacement of equipment and control.
Duties
* Troubleshooting of wiring and electrical systems
* Availability to travel domestic and international at least up to 75% of the time (mandatory)
* Troubleshooting of fluid and electrical servo activated systems
* Level and alignment of CNC machines
* Troubleshooting and repair of mechanical components such as spindle units, gearboxes, and other mechanical machine components
* Mechanical troubleshooting of closed and open loop axes control
* CNC geometry and positioning axis compensation
* Train hands on Junior Service Engineers
* Advises management regarding customer satisfaction, product performance, and suggestions for product improvement
* Ability to align and use positioning, straightness and geometry measuring lasers
* 5 axis Traori set up
* Automatic tool changer and tool management trouble shooting and setup
* Acceptance test with customers
* Maintenance training for customers
Qualifications
* Able to meet customer needs in difficult and demanding situations
* Comfortable with international travel to remote locations
* Strong verbal and written communication skills
* Ability to work with personal computers, various software applications, read engineering blue prints, and use hand tools
Experience
* 4-8 years of experience in the Machine Tool Field
* Good understanding of electrical and mechanical principles
Computer Skills
* MS Office tools
Qualifications
Education
* High School diploma required
* Technical degree preferred
Additional Information
Job Status: Full Time / Permanent position
Share the Profiles to mdanish(at)1stitsolutions(dot)com
Contact: 703 349 1004
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