2 Lead Field Service Engineer Industrial Automation jobs in whatjobs
Lead Field Service Engineer, Industrial Automation
Posted 19 days ago
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Our client is seeking a highly skilled and motivated Lead Field Service Engineer with expertise in industrial automation systems. This is a fully remote position, allowing you to manage your service operations from your home base while traveling to client sites as needed. You will be responsible for the installation, commissioning, troubleshooting, and maintenance of complex automated systems, ensuring optimal performance and client satisfaction. Your role will involve direct interaction with clients, providing technical support, and driving service excellence.
Key Responsibilities:
This role requires extensive knowledge of industrial control systems, electrical schematics, and mechanical principles. You should possess strong diagnostic and problem-solving abilities, excellent customer service skills, and the capacity to work independently. As a remote field service engineer, you must be willing to travel extensively to client locations within the region and manage your schedule effectively. Our client values technical expertise and a commitment to customer satisfaction, offering a competitive salary, travel expenses, and opportunities for professional development within a supportive remote framework. This role is critical to ensuring our client's automated systems operate at peak efficiency.
Key Responsibilities:
- Install, configure, and commission industrial automation equipment, including PLCs, HMIs, robotics, and SCADA systems.
- Perform routine maintenance and repairs on automated machinery to prevent downtime and ensure operational efficiency.
- Troubleshoot and diagnose hardware and software issues, implementing effective solutions in a timely manner.
- Provide on-site technical support and training to clients, ensuring they can effectively operate and maintain the systems.
- Develop and maintain detailed service reports, documenting all activities, findings, and recommendations.
- Collaborate with the engineering and sales teams to provide technical input and support for new projects and proposals.
- Identify opportunities for system upgrades and enhancements to improve performance and reliability.
- Adhere to all safety regulations and company policies, ensuring a safe working environment for yourself and others.
- Manage service inventory and spare parts to ensure availability for critical repairs.
- Mentor and guide junior field service technicians, sharing expertise and best practices.
This role requires extensive knowledge of industrial control systems, electrical schematics, and mechanical principles. You should possess strong diagnostic and problem-solving abilities, excellent customer service skills, and the capacity to work independently. As a remote field service engineer, you must be willing to travel extensively to client locations within the region and manage your schedule effectively. Our client values technical expertise and a commitment to customer satisfaction, offering a competitive salary, travel expenses, and opportunities for professional development within a supportive remote framework. This role is critical to ensuring our client's automated systems operate at peak efficiency.
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Lead Field Service Engineer, Industrial Automation
Posted 5 days ago
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Our client is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Lead Field Service Engineer to oversee the installation, maintenance, and repair of sophisticated industrial automation systems. This fully remote role demands a candidate with a strong technical background and the ability to provide expert support and guidance to clients and junior engineers. While the role is remote, it requires flexibility for occasional on-site visits as dictated by project needs, though the primary operational framework is remote. Your responsibilities will include troubleshooting complex technical issues, performing preventative maintenance, and ensuring the optimal performance of automation equipment. You will also be tasked with developing and implementing training programs for clients and internal teams, documenting technical procedures, and contributing to the continuous improvement of service delivery processes.
The ideal candidate will have a deep understanding of programmable logic controllers (PLCs), human-machine interfaces (HMIs), robotics, and various industrial communication protocols. You will possess excellent problem-solving skills, a keen eye for detail, and the ability to work independently with minimal supervision. As a lead engineer, you will mentor junior technicians, manage service schedules, and maintain inventory of spare parts. Effective communication skills are essential for liaising with clients, understanding their needs, and explaining technical solutions clearly. A Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field, along with a minimum of 5 years of experience in industrial automation and field service, is required. Certifications in specific automation platforms are a plus. This is an exciting opportunity to leverage your technical expertise in a remote capacity, contributing to critical infrastructure and manufacturing processes across various industries. Join our team and help ensure the seamless operation of vital industrial systems from your remote workspace.
Location: This is a fully remote role, but the original business operations context is within **Mombasa, Mombasa, KE**. Candidates should be prepared for potential travel, though day-to-day operations will be managed remotely.
The ideal candidate will have a deep understanding of programmable logic controllers (PLCs), human-machine interfaces (HMIs), robotics, and various industrial communication protocols. You will possess excellent problem-solving skills, a keen eye for detail, and the ability to work independently with minimal supervision. As a lead engineer, you will mentor junior technicians, manage service schedules, and maintain inventory of spare parts. Effective communication skills are essential for liaising with clients, understanding their needs, and explaining technical solutions clearly. A Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field, along with a minimum of 5 years of experience in industrial automation and field service, is required. Certifications in specific automation platforms are a plus. This is an exciting opportunity to leverage your technical expertise in a remote capacity, contributing to critical infrastructure and manufacturing processes across various industries. Join our team and help ensure the seamless operation of vital industrial systems from your remote workspace.
Location: This is a fully remote role, but the original business operations context is within **Mombasa, Mombasa, KE**. Candidates should be prepared for potential travel, though day-to-day operations will be managed remotely.
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