Field Service Technician

SYNTEGON

$83K *
Manufacturing & Automotive
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 2+ years degree in Packaging Machinery or equivalent Bosch model experience.
  • 2+ years in the Packaging Industry with PLC and motion control experience.
  • Experience in troubleshooting capital equipment or electronics such as servo drives and HMI's.
  • Strong background in installation and repair/maintenance.
  • Ability to pass required safety and drug testing.

Responsibilities

  • Perform field service repairs, installations, and customer training as needed.
  • Educate customers on equipment operation, maintenance, and safety protocols.
  • Support production with machine testing and functional upgrades.
  • Foster communication between customers, Customer Service, and Sales teams regarding equipment issues.
  • Handle physical tasks in tight spaces and maintain safety standards during repairs.
  • Travel extensively to customer locations, with an emphasis on North America.
  • Submit to customer-required safety protocols, including use of personal protective equipment.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive health insurance including Medical, Dental, Vision from day one.
  • 401(k) plan with a generous company match to support retirement savings.
  • Employer-paid short- and long-term disability insurance along with life insurance.
  • Education assistance to further professional development.
  • Paid time off for work-life balance.
  • Employee assistance program for personal and professional support.
Full Job Description
Job Description

Summary

Responsible for installation, testing, analyzing, maintaining, repairing and training on Syntegon packaging equipment and associated products at customer sites. Provide customers with excellent technical customer service and ensure complete satisfaction. This position has a direct and significant impact on maintaining our customer base and growing new business.

Key Responsibilities
  • Provide field service repairs, training and installations as scheduled.
  • Train customers on proper operation, maintenance and safety rules of customer equipment. Participate in internal training in order to maintain technical expertise and proficiency on applicable/new equipment and applications.
  • Assist production with final machine testing and checkout. Coordinate development activities/ upgrades for updating & improving machine functionality.
  • Provide support to customers, Customer Service and Sales, and support all aspects of operating controls systems, equipment and machinery. Interact with Sales Managers/Project Managers on customer equipment concerns & updates.
  • Work in tight quarters; on top and underneath equipment and stand, stoop, kneel and bend continuously (approx. 66%). Lift up to 50 lbs on a regular basis.
  • Travel extensively on short notice in North America, Canada as well as worldwide. Approximately 90% travel required. Close proximity (within an hour) of a major metropolitan airport is essential.
  • Submit to safety, background, and drug/alcohol testing as required by customer(s), and if required, must be able to don personal protective equipment.


Qualifications
  • Minimum of a 2+ year Packaging Machinery degree or have 2+ years of work experience with at least one Bosch model Wrapper, Robot, Closer, Vertical (VFFS).
  • Minimum of 2+ years in the Packaging Industry with experience installing and troubleshooting PLC and motion control software and hardware, and with prior work experience in repair/ maintenance of capital equipment or electronics, such as servo drives, HMI's and programmable controllers.


Additional Information

The compensation for this role can start from $40/hour plus over time and increase depending out the factors outlined below.

Compensation for roles at Syntegon varies depending on a wide array of non-discriminatory factors including but not limited to the specific office location, role, degree/credentials, relevant skill set, and level of relevant experience. Total rewards at Syntegon include salary + bonus (if applicable) + benefits.

The welfare of our employees' matters to us. Therefore, Syntegon offers a generous and attractive benefits package that meets our employees' needs.
  • Health insurance (Medical, Dental, Vision, and Prescription from day one)
  • 401(k) with generous Company Match
  • Employer Paid Short- and Long-Term Disability Insurance, Life Insurance
  • Education Assistance Program
  • Paid Time Off
  • Employee Assistance Program


Syntegon Technology is a proud supporter of STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics) initiatives:
  • FIRST Robotics (For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology)
  • AWIM (A World In Motion)

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