Field Service Engineer
Job DescriptionJob Description
The Field Service Engineer position responsible for complete field installation, startup, inspection, maintenance, troubleshooting and repair of company supplied equipment of several products. Depending
upon the terms of the contract or project, this may include planning, scheduling, coordinating, cost control and monitoring the work in an advisory capacity to others, as well as supervising company employees
in the performance of the work. This also includes documenting all job activity. In this position the engineer is expected to become proficient in basic systems technologies. Extensive travel required (50 - 75% travel).
Key Responsibilities and Duties / Essential Functions:
• Leading complex equipment trial runs, investigative tests, repairs, and overhauls.
• Experience with networking, SQL databases and servers
• Proven experience and strong affinity for working with SW tools
• Proven experience analyzing and interpreting large amounts of complex data (i.e., bug
reports, production data)
• Providing complex product and service training to customers.
• Leading and participating in complex maintenance of tools, test equipment, etc., and
documenting all inspections, maintenance and repair work, and failures.
• Leading and participating in complex service calls and interfacing with customer personnel
to provide quality service and feedback on problem evaluation and resolution.
• Leading assessment of complex product/equipment performance based on field support data
and design modifications or improvements.
• Performs complex and technically demanding work within technical area.
• Ability to troubleshoot and consult on potential problems and provide effective solutions in
relation to application of concepts, techniques, knowledge, or processes.
• Successfully demonstrate leading-edge or extensive knowledge in a technical or specialty
area.
• Providing expert advice, training, and technical assistance to support staff, other Field
Service team members and train other employees as needed.
Work Environment:
This job operates in a customer factory site or a home or ASM office environment.
Physical Demands:
While performing duties of this job the employee is required to position oneself to work on
equipment at customer sites which could include bending, standing, lying on the floor, and
leaning to access parts of machine. Employee must also move from one place to another,
remain in one position/place for long periods of time, communicate with others and exchange
information. Also, may need to lift or move machine parts or other items weighing up to 50
pounds.
Expected Hours of Work:
Days and hours of work are typically Monday through Friday, 8:00 to 5:00 p.m. or as
assigned by supervisor based on customer requirements. This position regularly requires
overtime and weekend work.
Travel:
Extensive international and domestic travel required (50 - 75% +)
Qualifications and Skills:
• Must be a self-starter with minimal supervision needed.
• Excellent hands-on skills and ability to navigate through complex problems.
• Good written and oral communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong analytical background.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office programs.
• Ability to logically troubleshoot complex hardware, software, application, and process
related issues and convey this information in a way the customer understands.
• Practical / theoretical in-depth knowledge of PLS / PRS software products.
• Intermediate to advanced level of experience with the installation, networking,
functional use and troubleshooting of PLS / PRS products.
• Must be fluent in English, both written and spoken, intermediate to advanced Spanish
skills a plus
• Must be able to work overtime and weekends, as needed.
Education and Experience
Bachelor’s degree in engineering discipline (electrical, mechanical, industrial, will consider
other engineering disciplines)
Experience within the SMT industry SW and networking experience required
Scope and Changes:
This Job Description is not intended to include all of the requirements or skills needed for the
Field Service Engineer position.
ASM Assembly Systems reserves the right to change job responsibilities/duties or skills
needed at any time with or without notice