What are the responsibilities and job description for the Field Service Engineer 1 position at Ascential Technologies?
Primary responsibilities (Others may be assigned):
- Install and start-up new/reworked automotive testing equipment
- Conduct maintenance, troubleshooting, and machine inspections
- Give training presentations
- Start-up and test machinery on plant floor before shipment
- Conduct final acceptance testing at customer site
- Develop thorough technical knowledge of the particular product line assigned
- Produce timely and accurate trip reports following service calls
- Supervise outside labor contractors for turnkey installations
- Prepare parts and rework kits prior to shipment
- Engage in machine assembly work as needed
- Perform other duties as assigned
Job Requirements:
- Bachelor's in Electrical Engineering with strong mechanical background preferred
- Good working knowledge of machinery and/or willingness to learn the skills needed to become an experienced Field Service Engineer
- 1-2 year’s field experience preferred
- Self-motivated and understands the importance of being a team player to achieve organizational goals and is able to work effectively under pressure
- Able and willing to travel (20-25%) outside of the Detroit area
- Valid Driver’s License and Clean Driving Record
- Knowledge of PLC’s, with ability to understand and read ladder logic preferred
- Able to understand electronic and computer hardware functionality and use knowledge to troubleshoot equipment to board level
- Experience with “C” programming preferred
- Experience in performing closed-loop system tuning and identifying system characteristics and limitations a plus
