Field Service Engineer

LHH Recruitment Solutions has an opening for a Field Service Engineer for our client in the East Haven, CT area. This direct hire role allows you to expand your engineering career within a state-of-the-art technology organization and you will be responsible for the integration, assembly, test, installation, maintenance and troubleshooting as well as remote technical support of industrial x-ray systems. This HIGH TRAVEL – up to 60% - role requires a minimum of three-years current experience in assembly and wiring of electrical controls and safety circuitry as well as startups and testing and must be comfortable in a direct customer interfacing role. Successful candidates will have several years utilizing and assistance in debugging of PLC based control programs and wiring motors. Candidates with experience in utilizing/working on imaging equipment and robotics highly preferred.

Salary range: $85,000 - $100,000 annually

RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Fabrication and assembly of electrical control and safety circuits for new equipment and systems including from panel building to final wiring, startup, and testing.
2. Wiring of custom systems to include electrical panel building, machine wiring, pulling wire, terminating, bending conduit, wiring motors and system startup and testing.
3. Collaborate with the preparation and debugging of PLC or PC based control programs.
4. Perform tasks in accordance and compliance with US and European and potentially standards of customer’s home country.
5. Travel to customer sites to install, troubleshoot/repair, and/or test systems (Approx. 60% domestic travel)
6. Perform miscellaneous duties as assigned including but not limited to clean-up, department organization, material movement, and forklift operation.
7. Collaborate and provide mechanical system integration and assembly support.

REQUIREMENTS:

1. Minimum of an Associate’s Degree in Electrical or Mechanical Electrical concentration.
2. Minimum 3 years of directly related hands-on experience in a field service role as well as 2 years within a manufacturing environment..
3. Proven experience in cutting, stripping, tinning, and crimping cable and harness.
4. Ability to read wiring diagrams, schematics, and engineering documentation in AutoCAD.
5. Must be a US citizen or permanent resident legally authorized to work in the US.
6. Must be willing and able to successfully pass a complete background check and drug test.
7. Must be available and willing to work extended hours and weekends.
8. Prior experience working with BOMS and or computerized MRP or ERP systems preferably MS Dynamics.
9. Prior experience and understanding of motion control design, PLC / PC programming and distributed control theory.
10. Working knowledge and experience with ISO and/or NQA-1 quality standards and procedures.

This posting is a representative sample of the types of roles we typically place with our clients. Depending on the specific client, location, and role, the pay range is estimated to be $85,000 - $100,000 annually, and benefits may include medical, dental, vision, 401k +match and PTO.