Automation Field Service Technician

Company Description

Overview: 

TekWissen Group is a workforce management provider throughout the USA and many other countries in the world. The below job opportunity is with one of our clients who is a global information technology company that provides high-performance and industry-focused solutions integrated with leading-edge security to clients in government, financial services and commercial markets. Their offerings include security software and, services, digital transformation and workplace services, industry applications and services, and innovative software operating environments for high-intensity enterprise computing. 
 

Job Description

Job Title: Automation Field Service Technician 

Location: Shakopee, MN 55379 

Duration: 12 Months  

Job Type: Contract  

Work Type: Hybrid 

Job Description: 

• We are seeking a skilled and dedicated Field Service Technician to join our team. 

• This position will be supporting our automated seed treatment equipment that we design and manufacture.  

• This position will be responsible for the check out and startup of equipment, training operators, and troubleshooting equipment.  

• The ideal candidate will have a strong technical background, excellent problem-solving abilities, and the capacity to work independently in various locations. 

• This role requires extensive travel to customer sites for installation, troubleshooting, and training on our equipment. 

Education and Experience Requirements: 

• Associate’s Degree in a related field plus 4 years of relevant experience, or a High School Diploma or equivalent plus 6 years of relevant experience. 

• Proven experience working with PLCs (Programmable Logic Controllers), specifically Allen Bradley and Emerson systems. 

• Solid understanding of VFD (Variable Frequency Drives) functions, operations, troubleshooting, and programming. 

• Ability to troubleshoot electrical, mechanical, and automation issues. 

• Proficient in reading blueprints, schematics, machine drawings, and interpreting complex specifications. 

• Strong ability to troubleshoot wiring and conduct Input/Output checks. 

• Knowledgeable in mechanical and electrical process systems. 

• Familiarity with the proper use of tools necessary for troubleshooting, repairing, or assembling equipment systems. 

• Competent in mathematical concepts. 

• Committed to complying with Customer QHSE (Quality Health Safety Environmental) requirements while on-site. 

• Excellent communication skills to interact effectively and professionally with customers, colleagues, vendors, and contractors. 

• Willingness to travel 90% of the time, including possibility of 25% international travel. 

• Ability to meet DOT (Department of Transportation) requirements for driving/hauling. 

• Capable of passing a driving record background check (including moving violations, accidents, license suspension, etc.). 

Major Tasks & Responsibilities: 

• Assist customers with inquiries regarding equipment types, prices, specifications, and operation. 

• Troubleshoot electrical, mechanical, and automation issues remotely and on site. 

• Travel to customer sites to install, check out, calibrate, and provide training on equipment. 

• Monitor truck inventory. 

• Complete documentation of on site actions and troubleshooting steps. 

• Calculate treatment mixtures accurately. 

• Calibrate liquid dry and seed associated with seed-treater operations. 

• Test and troubleshoot equipment both locally and at customer sites. 

• Conduct updated training sessions for existing equipment systems. 

• Communicate programming requirements effectively to engineering teams and vendors. 

• Collaborate with Engineering, Sales, and Customers on equipment system projects. 

• Participate in workshops, field days, and tradeshows as needed. 

• Work closely with customer engineering, maintenance, and management to ensure design accuracy and proposal integrity. 

• Provide technical input for system designs and quotations in collaboration with commercial operations and marketing. 

• Assist site general contractors during the installation and start-up of industrial treating systems. 

Additional Information

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