Automation Field Service Technician

Job DescriptionJob DescriptionJOB SUMMARY:The Field Service Technician will provide support installation and commissioning of custom automation equipment at customer sites as well as technical support for Sales, Manufacturing and the Service Departments. Perform a wide variety of highly skilled maintenance work to maintain equipment, electrical systems, machine repair, hydraulics and pneumatics. Able to work with little to no supervision.ACCOUNTABILITY:Mechanical and electrical assembly of automation equipment and controlsWork with engineering to commission and test equipmentSupport FAT and customer product testingProvide installation support, commissioning and maintenance at customer site or remotelyComplete SAT and service trip reportsADDITIONAL ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES:Provide technical support for Sales, Manufacturing and Service departmentsSupport installation and commissioning (Travel Required – 40%, including flights and international occasionally)Troubleshoot and program Allen Bradley PLC’s, HMI’s, VFD’s and Servo ControllersUnderstand industrial networks (Ethernet)Assist in the development and fabrication of new equipmentRecommend and implement continuous improvement on equipment and systemsComplete job duties as required in order to ensure that product is of the highest quality and integrityQUALIFICATIONS & EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS:7-years relevant work experienceVocational training in electrical, mechanical or electrical engineering (or equivalent experience)Proficient in Microsoft® Office® suiteFamiliar with PLC, VFD, HMI, and Servo controls, set-up and troubleshootingAbility to read wiring schematicsGood problem solver with the ability to analyze dataAbility to effectively communicate with all levels and functional areas including customers and suppliersDESIRED BUT NOT REQUIRED:Experience with assembly of custom automation equipmentPHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:Working conditions are normal for a manufacturing environmentRequires the use of PPE to include but not limited to; steel toe shoes and safety glasses in manufacturing areasRequires sitting and/or standing for long periods of timeAbility to lift and carry up to 50 lbs.\nCompany DescriptionAXIS Automation is a global leader in the design and manufacture of fully automated decorating and finishing systems for bakeries around the world. Our innovative topping, filling, icing, and depositing solutions have been at the forefront of the baking and snack food industries since 1984. Our early exploration into automated food processing equipment primarily involved dry ingredient depositing, which resulted in the development of the industry-leading AXIS Topper. Today, our repertoire has expanded to include moist topping dispensers, batter depositors, injectors, glazers, coating drums, and much more. All of our equipment is manufactured at our facility in Hartland, WI. Our drive is to find the perfect solution for each unique application so that our customers can produce their highest quality product with greater ease and efficiency. We approach every project with a dedication to quality and innovation, helping our customers to streamline their baking processes with reliable, accurate systems that reduce labor and waste.For more information on what we do, visit DescriptionAXIS Automation is a global leader in the design and manufacture of fully automated decorating and finishing systems for bakeries around the world. Our innovative topping, filling, icing, and depositing solutions have been at the forefront of the baking and snack food industries since 1984. Our early exploration into automated food processing equipment primarily involved dry ingredient depositing, which resulted in the development of the industry-leading AXIS Topper. Today, our repertoire has expanded to include moist topping dispensers, batter depositors, injectors, glazers, coating drums, and much more.\r\nAll of our equipment is manufactured at our facility in Hartland, WI. Our drive is to find the perfect solution for each unique application so that our customers can produce their highest quality product with greater ease and efficiency. We approach every project with a dedication to quality and innovation, helping our customers to streamline their baking processes with reliable, accurate systems that reduce labor and waste.\r\n\r\nFor more information on what we do, visit