Field Service Engineer

GEA Food Solutions North America Inc. is a worldwide leader in providing preparation, processing, and packaging total solutions for both the food and non-food industry sectors.  Our global organization offers the most extensive range of advanced solutions on the market today, from single machines to complete turnkey production lines including software-based productivity and line management solutions.

• Provides emergency/unscheduled repairs of equipment and performs scheduled maintenance repairs of equipment

• Provides technical support to customers including troubleshooting and problem resolution

• Performs mechanic skills including, but not limited to, mechanical, electrical, pneumatic and hydraulic troubleshooting and repair of machines

• Provides training of customers’ operators and maintenance personnel

• Complies with OSHA Safety and Health rules

• Highschool Diploma or GED required, Bachelors or Technical Degree preferred

• 5 years of hands-on technical experience on electro-mechanical systems as applied to state-of-the-art industrial machinery

• Strong electrical aptitude, including motors, AC & servo drives, electrical circuitry, PLC, and PC based control systems

• Strong mechanical aptitude including power transmission systems, pneumatics, and hydraulics

• Experienced troubleshooter on electro-mechanical systems

• Excellent communications skills - must be proficient in English, have strong listening skills, and enjoy working with people

• Strong customer service orientation with a “do whatever it takes” attitude

• Able to multi-task and work under extreme pressure

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

• Self-motivated and highly organized. Must be able to work independently.

• Excellent computer literacy including, knowledge of MS Word and Excel

• Able to travel extensively (up to 90%) including, weekend trips and on short notice.

• Be able to read/understand blueprints, and mechanical drawings.

• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

• Good eye-hand coordination, ability to bend, to lift 50-75 lbs potentially up to 100 lbs with assistance.

• Ability to stand long periods of time through 10 hour workdays.

• Ability to evaluate and solve problems in a logical manner.

• Ability to maintain a clean and safe work environment.

• Understanding and use of job safety precautions (OSHA knowledge) particularly regarding Lock Out Tag Out, Confined Space, Working at heights correctly, and with proper safety mechanisms in place.

• Ability to drive a motor vehicle

GEA offers competitive pay and great benefits.

• 11 Paid Holidays
• PTO - Paid Time Off
• Medical Plans
• Dental Insurance
•  Vision Insurance
• Health Savings and Spending Accounts
• Tuition Reimbursement
• 401k with excellent employer match
• Wellness Incentive Program
• Employee Assistance Program

GEA Group is committed to fostering an inclusive work environment where all clients and employees feel welcomed, accepted and valued. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.

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