Field Service Technician - Electrical

Location:

Rolling Meadows, IL, US,

The role of the Electrical Field Service Technician is to assemble, wire, modify and install control panels and components on ATS machines both in-house and at customer sites as well as troubleshoot and provide electrical support for debugging operations. Perform preliminary input/output debugging.

• Organize, plan and execute all phases of electrical assembly.
• Interpret schematics, bill of materials (BOM), drawings, and manufacturer guidelines.
• Use knowledge of Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) and National Electrical Code (NEC) regulations to produce safe and economically efficient machines/systems.
• Record changes to engineering documentation.
• Layout and assemble electrical components to control cabinets and panels.
• Wire electrical components on machinery.
• Proficient in use of hand tools, soldering irons, mechanical and electronic test equipment to verify product standards.
• Install, modify, upgrade and service machines at customer sites as required.
• Maintain a safe working environment and follow safe working practices. Keep work area clean.
• Maintain tools and equipment in a safe, clean and orderly fashion.
• Follow work instructions and maintain checklists.
• Maintain departmental goals in keeping with company objectives.
• Recommend improvements in order to facilitate company growth.
• 75% travel (domestic and international)

• High school diploma or equivalency. Electrician license or certification a plus.
• Minimum of two (2) years’ experience wiring machinery or equivalent experience.
• Capable of interpreting schematics.
• Good communications and math skills.
• Knowledge of OHSA and NEC regulations.
• General knowledge of all types of hand tools, including crimpers and soldering equipment.
• Must have own basic hand tools. ATS will supply specialty tools, gauges, electronic and mechanical measuring equipment as needed.
• General knowledge and use of inspection equipment including calipers, various gauges, and electronic test equipment – voltage/amp meters, regulators, etc.
• Proficient with computer systems and Microsoft Office suite.
• Must possess a valid US passport (or be able to obtain one) for periodic travel outside of the United States.

• The employee may be required to stand, walk, push, pull, reach overhead, and bend to the floor.
• Exert up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or exert up to 10 pounds of force frequently.
• Visual acuity – Normal requirements for reading written instructions and computer screens.
• Hearing ability – Normal requirements for understanding verbal instructions.
• Working conditions – The employee is subject to a normal office environment with occasional exposure to high noise levels and/or physical hazards when visiting manufacturing floor.
• Capable of wearing appropriate related PPE for extended periods of time.
• Work with hand tools, power tools.
• Travel by air or car, international and domestic.
• Lifting, carrying, rolling luggage/toolbox/machine parts when traveling.

ATS is in compliance with the Americans with Disability Act (ADA) and will, upon request, assist those who may require specific accommodations due to a personal disability. We would ask that those who require assistance to notify our offices as soon as possible if accommodation is necessary.

We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All applicants considered are subject to a pre-employment screening.

Being authorized to work in the U.S. is a precondition of employment. Our company is not able to provide sponsorship to candidates wanting to work legally in the United States and needing an H1-B Visa.

If you're excited about this role, but do not meet all the qualifications listed above, you are still encouraged to apply.

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