Job Description

Field Service Engineer, Food and Packaging Technology - Wichita, KS

We are seeking a hands-on, technology savvy Field Service Engineer to lead new automated capital equipment installations, maintenance, troubleshooting, and system upgrades of high-end food packaging equipment systems at a variety of food manufacturing locations throughout North America. This role includes end-to-end project management responsibilities for coordination with OEM suppliers, project planning, installation, startup, customer integration, and ongoing service/support of advanced automated packaging equipment. Occasional global travel may be required to collaborate with international suppliers. You will operate from a home office anywhere in the US, but must be comfortable with up to 75% overnight travel.

NOTE: German language skills are required.

Essential Job Functions include:

▪ Manage variety of automated packaging equipment projects on schedule and within budget.

▪ Maintain organization of the project scope of supply to ensure deliverables meet customer

  expectations through internal and external customer meetings.

▪ Establish and implement best practices for equipment system installations and maintenance

  SOPs.

▪ Ensure proper implementation of all software and hardware changes necessitated by product

  changes, new machines or technology

▪ Provide onsite system training for plant maintenance and operations personnel.

▪ Assist Sales and Product Development teams in acquiring new projects and service contracts.

▪ Collaborate with engineering team on design modifications.

▪ Travel to food manufacturing plants and  remain onsite for up to 1-3 weeks at a time to support

   equipment commissioning process.

Requirements include:

▪ Associates degree or higher in Electro-mechanical Engineering or related technical field

▪ 3-5+ years’ experience with electro-mechanical equipment installation, operations, maintenance,

  troubleshooting, and/or field service and repair of automated capital equipment systems.

▪ Ability to troubleshoot and program PLS and PLC systems is required; experience with Allen

  Bradley or Elau-Schneider Electric is a plus.

▪ Knowledge or exposure to AutoCAD software is a plus.

▪ Experience writing technical reports.

▪ Expertise in organizing information, analyzing it, and applying effective problem solving and

  installation planning techniques.

▪ Ability and willingness to travel up to 75% overnight, including occasional international travel.

▪ High competency and proficiency with MS Office products.

▪ Conversational German language skills are required.

▪ Valid passport and driver’s license with good driving record.

Compensation for this position includes an attractive base salary commensurate with experience, variable bonus incentives, and a comprehensive benefits package. The candidate may live anywhere in the US. Our client is an Equal Opportunity Employer.