Mechanical Service Engineer II

Description

Opportunity:

Mechanical Service Engineer II

Job Overview:

You will collaborate closely with our engineering and production teams, serving as the subject matter expert for our servo-electric and hydraulic press systems. In this role, you will support our service technicians in the installation, troubleshooting, maintenance, and retrofitting our installed presses

About You:

• Creativity and Innovation
  • Looks at challenges in a unique manner and develops innovative solutions
  • Develops new ideas to improve productivity, increase revenue, or control cost
  • See patterns, connections, and trends before others
• Integrity and Ethics
  • Communicates honestly and openly
  • Is trusted by others
  • Takes responsibility for mistakes and credit others when appropriate
• Personal Courage
  • Naturally curious
  • Willing to express opinions even if different from the group
  • Willing to be held accountable; doesn’t shirk personal responsibility
  • Counted on when times are tough
• Organization
  • Manages time well and spends most effort on key, value-added activities
  • Can manage multiple projects
  • Meets deadlines
• Priority Setting
  • Allocates time to most important and immediate objectives
  • Able to quickly respond to changing priorities
  • Can eliminate barriers to performance

Key Responsibilities:

• Troubleshooting & Diagnostics: Use testing tools, software, and technical expertise to identify system failures and implement effective solutions.
• Installation & Commissioning: Install and commission press systems at customer sites, ensuring proper operation and compliance with specifications.
• Retrofits & Upgrades: Design and implement structural and hydraulic press system retrofits, improving efficiency, automation, and performance.
• Field Service & Customer Support: Provide on-site and remote troubleshooting for hydraulic presses, minimizing downtime and ensuring customer satisfaction.
• Preventive Maintenance & Optimization: Guide customers on appropriate courses of action to ensure optimal press performance and extended life
• Documentation & Reporting: Maintain detailed service reports, including diagnostics, parts usage, and maintenance recommendations.
• Technical Support & Training: Provide customers with hands-on training, technical assistance, and operational guidance to maximize system uptime.

Preferred Skills:

• Bachelor’s degree in a technical field, most commonly Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering
• Minimum of 3 years’ experience in a manufacturing environment
• 5-7 years industry experience without a bachelor’s degree
• Self-starter who is adaptable to work independently and within a team environment
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to work in an interactive group environment are essential.

Travel Requirements:

• Up to 50%

Benefits:

• Competitive salary
• Bi-annual bonus potential
• Comprehensive benefits package (health, dental, life insurance, AD&D)
• Flexible PTO & Sick Time
• 401(k) matching (discretional)

Work Environment:

This position operates in a professional office environment with part of the time in the plant.  The employee is regularly exposed to a variety of conditions within the plant including hot and cold temperatures.  The noise level is usually moderate.

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit, stand, and walk. Will be exposed to manufacturing conditions including heat in the summer months and cold in the winter months.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand, squat, bend and walk. May climb on ladders and stand on equipment off the ground. 

ABOUT US:

Established in 1976, Beckwood is the world’s leading supplier of hydraulic and servo-electric presses, automation equipment, and industrial solutions. Our machinery is used by companies worldwide to manufacture the products we use every day. From airplanes to pacemakers and everything in between, our manufacturing solutions make the world smarter, faster, healthier, and safer.

Our people are the heartbeat of our organization. We come to work each day for the challenge and approach every project with a can-do attitude. We are competitive, fun-loving, and creative with a passion for customer satisfaction. Learn more about our culture at beckwoodpress.com/careers.

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.