Field Service Engineer - Wixom, MI

Job Description

Job Description

Field Service Engineer - this position is based in Wixom, Michigan

Job Summary:

Field service includes the installation, start-up, programming, technical support, troubleshooting, repair, refurbishment, and emergency service of Kawasaki robots. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to the following:

Key Duties and Responsibilities

• Ensure equipment is installed, programmed, and commissioned safely, reliably, and within time and budget constraints.
• Travel to customer location to complete emergency repairs or provide support.
• Have working knowledge of PLC communications and other ancillary equipment.
• Troubleshoot hardware and process issues.
• Knowledge of robotic work cells and their control systems.
• Perform troubleshooting and mechanical repairs on Kawasaki robots.
• Perform troubleshooting and electrical repairs on Kawasaki robots.
• Perform robot programming changes such as logic, software, and path alterations.
• Ability to lead teams of technicians at customer facilities.
• Perform informal training of engineers, skilled trades and operators in electrical and mechanical applications, operations, and maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair.
• Perform preventative maintenance on customer robots.
• Effectively communicate with design engineering, application engineering, training, administration, and customers, in high-pressure situations.
• Generate detailed and accurate work order closing documentation upon completion of work assigned in a timely manner.
• Provide details needed to generate quotes for paid services.
• Complete and provide accurate, detailed expenses for invoicing.
• Participate in 24/7 phone support rotation, providing troubleshooting support to address customer needs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Electrical, Manufacturing, or 10 years’ experience.
• Proven mechanical aptitude.
• Electrical troubleshooting experience.
• Controls troubleshooting experience.
• Safety circuit troubleshooting experience.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Microsoft Office proficiency
• Strong adherence to safety policies and procedures
• Strong organizational skills
• Ability to travel frequently
• Ability to travel domestically and internationally for up to two-week increments.
• Ability to work overtime, weekends, and holidays as needed.
• Ability to lift up to 55 pounds.

Preferred Skills

• Robot programming experience.
• Automation integration experience.
• Paint or sealer robotic experience.
• Vision experience.

All Kawasaki candidates being considered for an offer of employment are subject to background and drug screening where permitted by law.

No VISA support is available.

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