Field Service Technician (Southern California)

Responsible for installation testing analyzing maintaining repairing and training on Syntegon  products at customer sites. Provide customers with excellent technical customer service and ensure complete satisfaction. This position has a direct and significant impact on maintaining our customer base as well as growing new business for Syntegon.

• Provide turnkey support for start-up IQ OQ and PQ on new machine installations; Maintain necessary machine configuration documentation during installation.
• Support machine functionality by updating and modifying control software at customer sites coordinating development activities for system upgrades and training customers on equipment use and maintenance.
• Work in a cleanroom environment fully gowned. Work in tight quarters; on top and underneath equipment standing stooping kneeling and bending continuously (approx. 66% of the time).
• Maintain a flexible schedule allowing for travel on short notice. Travel extensively in North America as well as worldwide when needed.  Approximately 75% travel required. Many customers are located in Southern California must be in driving distance of the LA area (within 80 miles).
• Engage in ongoing training to maintain technical expertise on new and existing systems while providing responsive support to customers Customer Service and Sales teams as needed
• Process detailed expense and trip reports on all service visits in a timely fashion.

Qualifications :

BASIC REQUIREMENTS

• Must have a 2-year technical degree OR 5 years overall experience in the Packaging Industry.
• Lift up to 50 lbs. on a regular basis
• Maintain a flexible schedule allowing for travel on short notice. Travel extensively in North America as well as worldwide when needed. Approximately 75% travel is required.
• Strong customer service focus on the ability to assure customer confidence in the operation of equipment.
• Submit to safety background and drug/alcohol testing as required by customer(s).
• Must be driving distance to customers located in Southern California (within 80 miles of LA area) and hold a valid Drivers license 

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• BS in an Engineering field is preferred.
•  A minimum of 5 years experience in repair and maintenance of capital equipment is preferred
• Demonstrated experience in repairing and maintaining control systemsincluding servo drives HMIs and programmable controllerswith proficiency in operating controls and supporting various software platforms for complete packaging lines.
• Experience with cGMP and GAMP requirements in the Pharmaceutical Industry
• Bilingual (German Spanish)
• Demonstrated advanced mechanical electrical and software skills. systems of equipment (Allen Bradley Siemens PLC PMAC etc.)

Additional Information :

The expected compensation range for this non-exempt position is between $75000 to $95000 per year based on a full-time schedule.  

Compensation for roles at Syntegon varies depending on a wide array of non-discriminatory factors including but not limited to the specific office location role degree/credentials relevant skill set and level of relevant experience. At Syntegon compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case. Total rewards at Syntegon include salary bonus (if applicable) benefits.

The welfare of our employees matters to us. Therefore Syntegon offers a generous and attractive benefits package that meets our employees needs.

• Health insurance (Medical Dental Vision and Prescription from day one)
• 401(k) with generous Company Match
• Employer Paid Short- and Long-Term Disability Insurance Life Insurance
• Education Assistance Program
• Paid Time Off
• Employee Assistance Program

Syntegon Technology is a proud supporter of STEM (Science Technology Engineering & Mathematics) initiatives:

• FIRST Robotics (For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology)
• AWIM (A World In Motion)

By choice we are an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to a diverse workforce.
We do not discriminate in hiring or employment against any individual on the basis of race color gender national origin ancestry religion physical or mental disability age veteran status sexual orientation gender identity or expression marital status pregnancy citizenship or any other factor protected by anti-discrimination laws.

Remote Work :

Yes

Employment Type :

Full-time