What are the responsibilities and job description for the Field Service Engineer, Automation position at Krauss Maffei Corporation?
From a pioneer to a market leader in the US.
In 2016, the US subsidiary KraussMaffei Corporation celebrated its 50th anniversary in the USA. Since it was founded in 1966, the American subsidiary has become one of the leading manufacturers of plastics processing machines on the North American market. We now very successfully support our customers - many of whom are long-standing - in all three technologies including injection molding machinery, reaction process machinery, and extrusion machinery, as well as integrated automation solutions.
Applicants should live in the Midwest or in the Carolinas
Summary
Provide technical support and troubleshooting service to customers over the phone, virtually, and at their facilities to install, repair, and optimize KraussMaffei equipment.
Essential Responsibilities
- Systematically and efficiently analyze, troubleshoot, and restore function to KraussMaffei equipment.
- Commission KraussMaffei equipment and follow standard procedures to ensure customer satisfaction and successful handoff.
- Review work completed, costs, time, and additional work identified while on site with manager and customer as needed.
- Create thorough and detailed service reports that include description of visit, work completed, costs, time, and additional work identified.
- Conduct customer training relating to the operation and maintenance of KraussMaffei equipment and products.
- Lead and train less experienced service personnel as needed.
- Follow standardized procedures.
- Collect requisite information to create standardized procedures when opportunities are identified.
Behavioral Performance Expectations
Job Specific Competencies
Supervisory Responsibility
This position has no supervisory responsibilities.
Work Environment
This job operates primarily at KM customer's sites, although some technical support may be provided from the home office as directed by management. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to moving mechanical parts and forklifts. The noise level in the work environment can be loud. While on site, field service engineers are required to adhere to customer requirements for identification, safety, PPE, and all GMP's.
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.
Expected Hours of Work
This is an hourly, non-exempt, full-time position with standard working days / hours of Monday through Friday, 8am to 5pm with paid overtime as necessary to complete required tasks. Actual working hours may vary based on needs of customers.
Travel
Travel is significant, primarily in a multi-regional area and during the business day, although out-of-the-area and overnight travel is very frequent. Travel to Germany or other international locations, while not likely, is possible for training / conferences. Approximate travel is 80%.
Required Education and Experience
Why work for KraussMaffei?
Krauss-Maffei Corporation is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.
Salary : $10,000
