Field Service Technician

Description

As a global leader in precision measurement sensing technologies, VPG addresses an expanding array of applications in which accuracy, reliability, and repeatability make the difference. Whether it is in the design and safety of new generations of cars, trucks and planes, or optimizing advanced medical equipment and consumer products, VPG’s deep engineering expertise is making the world safer, smarter, and productive.

We are looking for a dynamic individual to join our team as Field Service Engineer in Poestenkill, NY.

The role:

As the Field Service Engineer, you will provide excellent face-to-face customer service to our customers whilst promoting our market leading products and services. You will be joining a team that really is essential in maintaining and enhancing both pre- and post-sale customer relationships, being the link between our production facility and our long-standing customers. Our Field Service Team is at the heart of what we do!

Here are some of the responsibilities of the position:

• Work with the Service Engineering department to commission and troubleshoot machine issues.
• Evaluate, troubleshoot and resolve system functions in-house
• Responsible for reading and following electrical schematics
• Finalize system manufacture (configure and calibrate) in-house
• Update documentation

Requirements

The ideal candidate for this role will have the following:

• B.S. in Electrical Engineering or related field
• 3+ years hands on experience
• Knowledge of Electrical Schematics, Multimeter, Oscilloscope, MS Suite, Programming is plus
• Great aptitude and attitude
• Works well alone and as part of a great team

Benefits

• Company sponsored benefits that include medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D insurance, disability and flexible spending account (FSA)
• Voluntary Critical Illness & Accidental Injury Insurance
• Company 401(k) Plan with 4% employer match (Employee/Employer Contributions 100% vested upon hire)
• Paid vacation and holidays
• The pay range for this position is $65,000 - $80,000 per year depending on experience.