Associate Mechatronics Field Engineer

FANUC America Corporation•Bessemer, AL

6d•Onsite

About The Position

The Associate Field Service Engineer will be responsible for providing extensive service to most encountered products and problems without assistance. An intermediate-level position requiring broad technical knowledge with the regular application of advanced engineering principles, practices and techniques. Reporting to our Bessemer, AL office, the Associate Field Service Engineer will provide support to customers in Alabama, Mississippi, Georgia, Tennessee, and Florida with on-site repair, troubleshooting and /or maintenance services for CNC’s and related system peripheral equipment.

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED Required
Associate’s or bachelor’s degree in Electronics or Mechatronics, Technical Trade School graduate and/or relevant work experience in a related field preferred.
Two years of relevant experience in a technical customer support or field service environment preferred.
Transport equipment and parts (weighing up to 75 pounds) to customer locations.
Ability to diagnose and problem-solve.
Ability to make preliminary selections and adaptation of engineering alternatives.
Ability to learn and absorb new ideas quickly and completely to keep current with changes in technology and methodologies.
Good oral and written communication skills.
Troubleshooting ability.
Use of diagnostic tools.
Flexibility in traveling 80% - 90% to customer sites.
Must have or be able to obtain a valid driver’s license.
Must be able to drive throughout the organization’s service area for business as required.

Responsibilities

Provide maintenance and troubleshooting for CNCs, servo, spindle drive and motor products. Investigate customer complaints and perform analysis to determine the cause(s). Operate with consistent support from Supervisor/Manager.
Actively participate in on-the-job training and classroom instruction.
Understand and promote the company goal of exceeding customer expectations while learning how to deal with customers.
Report quality problems to the appropriate manager/supervisor as they are encountered.
Control inventory as assigned.
Learn service operations, procedures and policies, including timely and accurate submission of required paperwork.
Maintain all company-provided equipment, including tools.
Travel as required within company-provided directions and guidelines.
Travel to customer sites with some overnight travel ranging from 2-8 nights per month.
Able to travel by airplane for training purposes/ meetings as needed.
Supervisor/Manager provides detailed instructions and screens assignments to ensure a proper match for the Service Engineer’s level of expertise. Appropriate diagnosis, repair and parts needs will be discussed with the Supervisor/Manager. Will frequently work with a more senior-level Field Service Engineer.