Instron · 3 months ago
Field Service Engineer IST – Ann Arbor, MI
Instron is one of the leading specialists of material and structural durability testing, and they are seeking a highly motivated professional to join their team as a Field Service Engineer in Ann Arbor, Michigan. This role involves traveling to customer sites to perform maintenance, repair, and installation services on a wide range of Instron’s servo-hydraulic structural testing products while providing both on-site and remote support to customers.
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Responsibilities
Traveling to customer sites to perform maintenance, repair, and installation services on a wide range of Instron’s servo-hydraulic structural testing products
Working within a global team to understand system assemblies and sub-assemblies, including their electrical, PLC, and mechanical software interconnections
Providing both on-site and remote support to customers
Interfacing with headquarters to ensure accurate and timely responses to customer inquiries regarding support, spare parts, upgrades, and additional services
Ensuring approximately 50% overnight travel, including multiple weeks for training and installation work
Qualification
Required
Associate or Bachelor's degree in a technical field, or equivalent military/trade school training
Strong understanding of electro-mechanical systems, including electrical, mechanical, and electronic components
Ability to read and interpret technical documentation related to servo-hydraulic systems
Proficiency with PCs, operating systems, and Microsoft Office applications
Hands-on experience with mechanical assembly, soldering, and software/firmware installation
Preferred
Prior field service experience
Experience with multi-axis hydraulic test equipment
Familiarity with PID control of servo-hydraulic actuators
Knowledge of Siemens and Weidmueller automation systems
Understanding of sensor calibration
Experience operating overhead cranes for actuator and hydraulic component placement
Benefits
Company vehicle
Tools
Laptop
Smartphone
Company
Instron
A leading worldwide supplier of instruments, software and services for the testing of materials and structures It is a sub-organization of Illinois Tool Works.
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