SNIF Field Service Engineer

SNIF Field Service Engineer

The role of the Field Service Engineer is to provide standard and advanced technical and sales support to customers, including evaluating customer claims for warranty disposition, scheduling and coordinating customer visits and project work to minimize travel expenses and optimize completion dates, and assisting Engineering/Manufacturing in design recommendations and new equipment inspections.

This position will also require the ability to travel as needed while working remotely, up to 80%. Some of your responsibilities may include:

• Promptly respond to customer and vendor inquiries, collaborate and communicate effectively to determine urgency and the type of need, and explain complex issues and resolutions.
• Effectively provide remote and onsite technical support to customers on all aspects of equipment operation including new system commissioning, personnel training on operations and maintenance, and troubleshooting of standard and complex in-service problems and repair supervision.
• Precisely inspect and test materials and machinery, including but not limited to performing instrument loop checks and system safety checks, to ensure correct operations and accordance with all safety regulations and policies.
• Correctly inspect and verify dimensions of parts to ensure conformance to specifications.
• Thoroughly investigate customer complaints to determine if a warranty claim should be approved; make a failure determination as to whether the failure is due to customer error, or if the failure is an internal design or external supplier issue that needs routed to the functional manager for corrective action per the SNIF® Quality Management System.
• Effectively provide timely and detailed reports to the central office based on diagnosis during customer visits, including technical issues, maintenance recommendations and resolutions.
• Competently identify opportunities and organize efforts to minimize expenses and maximize efficiencies.
• Thoughtfully provide technical training to end-users during installation and commissioning to ensure equipment is operated and maintained properly.

Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Industrial, Manufacturing) or related discipline, or equivalent combination of education and/or experience. Hands-on Mechanical or Electrical experience with manufacturing equipment, ideally in the aluminum or primary metals industry, and experience working with industrial fuel fired equipment/engineered systems, and PLC controls preferred. Ability to assess, troubleshoot and repair machinery by referring to and applying principles, techniques, and standard operating procedures. Basic knowledge of raw materials, production processes, and basic machinery. Knowledge of design techniques, tools, and principals involved in production of precision technical plans, blueprints, drawings, and models. Ability to apply PLC knowledge in design, programming, and maintenance of automated machinery and equipment. Proficient computer skills using a variety of software applications systems, including Microsoft Office Products, Visio, and Computer-Aided Design and Drafting (CADD). Ability to travel by land and air up to 80%, both domestically and globally. Valid driver's license and US Passport, or ability to obtain required. Ability to work extended hours based on the needs of the business.