Field Service Engineer

Scientific Products is searching for a Field Service Engineer to join the team in Eastern, Pa!

 

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.

 

ADDITIONAL 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  #spjobs1

 

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 energi