Aerospace Materials - Field Service Technician

PPG Industries•Los Angeles, CA

20d•$90,000 - $116,000•Remote

About The Position

Are you a Field Service Technician with a drive for more? Do you want to take your career to new heights? Are you looking for somewhere that you will be able to make a meaningful impact and be able to grow in your career? Look no further than joining the PPG Team! In your role as an Aerospace Materials - Field Service Technician you will be at the forefront of innovation in the aerospace industry as part of the Aerospace Customer Support & Product Launch team. As an Aerospace Materials - Field Service Technician, you will be responsible for using technical expertise to support applications (Coatings, Sealants, Packaging and Adhesives), equipment installation, troubleshooting, account servicing for commercial products, and secure launch activities for developmental products. You will support ongoing sales/service efforts by working directly with customers, PPG Aerospace Sales, Research & Technology, Engineering Services, manufacturing and other cross-business PPG technical associates. This will be a fully remote position visiting various sites and performing duties both from home and in person. In this role, you will report to the Manager - Sales Technical Service.

Requirements

Three or more years’ experience in coatings application is preferred.
Previous aerospace or large-scale experience is a bonus.
Experience with or willingness to learn and apply six-sigma methods and experimental design.
Must be able to speak, read, write & interpret technical information in English.
Valid Driver's License is required.
Available to travel 50 to 75% annually - domestic and international.
Only U.S. Citizens, Green Card holders, and political asylees or refugees are eligible to apply.

Nice To Haves

Previous aerospace or large-scale experience is a bonus.

Responsibilities

Support secure launch, development, and commercial introduction of new aerospace products.
Diagnose and resolve product quality and application issues through on-site observation, data analysis, and hands-on troubleshooting across multiple product systems.
Assemble, operate, maintain, and manage aerospace application equipment and related inventory.
Develop, document, and communicate corrective actions, procedures, and technical findings to internal teams and customers.
Deliver comprehensive, independent customer training (in-house and on-site) across Commercial, General Aviation, and Military product segments; contribute to Aerospace Academy course development and instruction.
Collaborate with customers on new engineering specifications and provide advanced technical support to internal service teams.
Maintain accurate project, customer, and travel records within the PPG Aerospace CRM system.