Field Service Engineer

ITW • Columbia, SC

1d • $34 - $37 • Remote

About The Position

Instron is a global organization that designs, manufactures, sells and services mechanical testing systems. Our systems are trusted by 95% of the world’s largest manufacturing companies to gather critical data, informing the design of components and materials. We have an opportunity for a highly motivated person whose work will reflect Instron’s commitment to customer satisfaction. Working from home, out of the Columbia, SC area, you will be responsible for traveling to customer sites to perform a variety of services including verification, preventative maintenance, repair, and installation, on a wide range of Instron’s products. You will be provided with a company vehicle, appropriate tools/equipment, including a laptop computer, cell phone, and MI-FI device and the assurance that you have the support of well-established service operation. You will have regional responsibility from central to southeastern GA to the Charleston SC area. Occasional travel to other locations in the US may be required, as much as up to about 40% overnight travel.

Requirements

• A two or four-year technical degree from an accredited university and knowledge of electro–mechanical systems. Equivalent military / trade school training may be accepted in lieu of degree.
• Ability to read, comprehend, and interpret basic technical information involving mechanics and electronics associated with materials testing systems.
• Ability to interpret blueprints and schematics.
• Understand electrical, mechanical and electronic systems.
• Familiarity with PCs including operating systems and Windows applications.
• High level of autonomy.
• Superior organizational, time management and customer service skills.

Nice To Haves

• Prior field service experience strongly preferred
• Automation systems experience is a plus
• Experience performing preventative or corrective maintenance on servo hydraulic systems preferred
• Experience with materials testing preferred, but not required
• Experience delivering hands on and classroom training on topics technical in nature preferred

Responsibilities

• Traveling to customer sites to perform a variety of services including verification, preventative maintenance, repair, and installation, on a wide range of Instron’s products.
• Regional responsibility from central to southeastern GA to the Charleston SC area.
• Occasional travel to other locations in the US may be required, as much as up to about 40% overnight travel.

Benefits

• Company vehicle
• Appropriate tools/equipment, including a laptop computer, cell phone, and MI-FI device
• Support of well-established service operation
• Career development and learning opportunities in more than 50 countries across the globe.
• Unique and relevant development opportunities at each stage throughout the employee life cycle.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree