Field Service Engineer

ATS Automation Tooling Systems Inc.

Stone Ridge, NY

Pay: $45-$51/hr

**SP Industries Inc.** an ATS company,has an exciting opportunity for a **Field Service Engineer** based in California to support customers across the West Coast and other locations as needed. This is a remote, field-based role requiring approximately 90% travel, including overnight stays.

If you're a skilled HVAC or refrigeration technician/engineer who’s ready to move beyond basic service calls and join a company where your skills will be challenged, valued, and expanded we want to hear from you. Take your technical expertise into the exciting world of high-end scientific equipment, solve problems and make an impact!

This job gets you out of the shop and into the field traveling to customer sites with a high degree of autonomy. Responsibilities include the service, maintenance, repair, testing and calibration of complex equipment. Experience in refrigeration, compressors and systems; as well as the ability to read and interpret blueprints, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic schematics and experience with troubleshooting and repair of freeze-dryers **is a plus.**

**RESPONSIBILITIES** include but are not limited to the following, other duties may be assigned:

• Perform mid-level to advanced customer support activities including equipment installation, equipment and/or product troubleshooting and repair, equipment maintenance, and assist with equipment testing, start-up, and validation activities as needed
• Responsible for supervising and/or executing field installation and testing of equipment
• Responsible for customer technical support (product/equipment troubleshooting) including support via phone, online, or in the field. Act as single point of contact for customer, soliciting internal technical support as needed, managing sub-contractors as needed
• Maintain broad equipment, process, and manufacturing knowledge critical to supporting equipment
• Works independently with minimal technical supervision
• Autonomous troubleshooting of various models of SP Scientific Equipment.
• Perform mid-level to advanced customer support activities including equipment installation, equipment and/or product troubleshooting and repair, equipment maintenance, and assist with equipment testing, start-up, and validation activities as needed
• Responsible for supervising and/or executing field installation and testing of equipment
• Responsible for customer technical support (product/equipment troubleshooting) including support via phone, online, or in the field. Act as single point of contact for customer, soliciting internal technical support as needed, managing sub-contractors as needed
• Maintain broad equipment, process, and manufacturing knowledge critical to supporting equipment
• Works independently with minimal technical supervision
• Autonomous troubleshooting of various models of SP Scientific Equipment

**QUALIFICATIONS**

• Experience in refrigeration, compressors, and systems; as well as the ability to read and interpret blueprints, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic schematics and experience with troubleshooting and repair of freeze-dryers is a plus.
• Able to independently coordinate/perform the installation of complex, structural capital equipment
• Able to assemble complex, often large, mechanical assemblies
• Independent troubleshooting of complex mechanical and refrigeration systems
• Able to perform manufacturing processes such as brazing, welding, etc
• Independently able to decipher electrical, mechanical, and process flow schematics

**EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE**

• AAS in electrical, mechanical, or mechanic disciplines or equivalent work experience
• Refrigeration (EPA Universal Card) Required or can be obtained 120 days post hire.
• Basic understanding of PLC Controls including ladder logic.
• Familiarity and use of test equipment.
• Familiarity and use of hand tools.
• Plumbing, including piping and brazing.
• Electrical/Electronic knowledge.
• Understanding of technical instructions, schematics, blueprints and specifications.
• Mechanical Skills.
• Computer Skills
• Degree or Certificate from from approved two year college or technical school in related field, five years related experience, or equivalent education and experience.

**WORK ENVIRONMENT**

All employees have the responsibility to work in a safe manner and report any health, safety or environmental concern to their manager or supervisor in a timely manner.

Employee responsibilities for Health, Safety and Environment include:

• Work in compliance with divisional health, safety and environmental procedures
• Refrain from removing or altering safety devices or guarding unless hazardous energies are controlled through lockout-tagout methods
• Report any unsafe conditions or unsafe acts
• Report defect in any equipment or protective device
• Ensure that the required protective equipment is used for the assigned tasks
• Attend all required health, safety and environmental training
• Report any accidents/incidents