Technical Support Engineer, Hardware

The Hotline Engineer is a hands-on role that demands strong technical expertise organizational abilities and exceptional communication skills. This position leverages solid experience in electrical systems and controls to provide support to clients across North America Mexico and Central America.

The Engineer is also responsible for coordinating and delivering hotline support services for both new and legacy customers working closely with our European hotline teams to ensure seamless global service.

This role offers significant opportunities for career growth and involves collaboration across various technical disciplines including mechanical and electrical engineering software development project management and customer support.

The position may require ongoing training and on-site visits with frequent travel primarily within North America and occasional extended international travel as needed.

Responsibilities

• Ability to learn and understand electrical and control aspects of installed systems
• Access and troubleshooting of electro-mechanical components and systems including PLC and PC communications.
• Understanding system applications and how they translate into operational and functional requirements.
• Effective courteous communication with customers and provide technical expertise to guide and aid in issue resolution.
• Investigate a root cause analysis or develop another corrective action in resolving issues.
• Communicate and coordinate problem resolution actions with engineering customer support and other personnel to resolve issues.
• Interpret maintenance manuals schematics wiring diagrams and other documentation.
• Instructs and directs workers in servicing and repairing equipment.
• Consults with engineering personnel to resolve unusual problems in system operation and maintenance.
• May supervise workers in testing tuning and adjusting equipment to obtain optimum operating performance.
• Understand electrical drawings and specifications as they relate to machine control programming.
• Strong Customer communication skills. 
• Develop and implement strategies and standards for training skills matrix response and reporting.
• Utilize best practices with our European hotline and technical groups
• Utilize stage gate process in regard to hotline and new systems.
• Utilize best practices of Service Now as defined by Technical Team Leader
• May be assigned to special projects or required to perform other duties not listed above which may vary from time to time as determined by management to meet company needs.

Compensation Range: $38.00 - $45.00 hourly 

The posted compensation range reflects the compensation the company reasonably expects to offer for this position. Actual compensation will not be less than the posted minimum and will be based on multiple factors.

Qualifications :

Required Skills and Abilities

• Associates or bachelors degree in electrical or mechanical engineering Engineering Technology technical courses of study or other combinations of experience and training that meet the minimum requirements. 
• Strong time management and attention to detail
• Strong communication skills: verbal written and interpersonal.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks and work under pressure; sense of both urgency and thoroughness. 
• Professional positive and energetic attitude.
• Self-motivated trustworthy respectful of others.

Knowledge of:

• Strong PC skills (Windows Word Excel remote capabilities).
• Strong understanding of industrial power electrical and control circuits and devices.
• Good understanding of networks and networking.
• Demonstrated capability in PLC programming with specific focus on SCO Unix Linux Siemens and Allen Bradley based systems. 
• Ability to interpret schematics diagrams and other documentation.
• Understanding of C and Siemens S7 preferred.

Ability to:

• Attention to detail and the ability to learn quickly
• Works as part of the team
• Use computer-based tools for communication trouble shooting and programming.
• To quickly acquire programming skills for machine control platforms. 
• Works remotely while working independently.

Desired Experience

Demonstrated expertise of:

• Sortation systems i.e. Crisplant Legacy systems etc.
• Electrical and control troubleshoot
• PLC and PC based Programming

Additional Information :

BEUMER is an innovative company where every employee is part of the family. Because our employees are our most important asset here are some of benefits we currently offer full-time employees:

• Medical & Dental Premiums: We cover 100% of the premiums for you and your eligible dependents.
• 401(k) with Generous Match: Secure your financial future with our competitive retirement plan.
• Life Insurance / Long Term Disability: Peace of mind for you and your loved ones. Yes we cover that too!
• Ancillary Insurances: Including vision accident and critical illness insurance.                       
• Generous Paid Time Off: Achieve the optimal work-life balance.
• Company Holidays: Enjoy paid time off on designated company holidays including additional flex days for times that matter most!
• Performance-Based Bonus: Eligibility to participate in our Target Agreement Plan for bonus potential.

BEUMER is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race color creed religion sex (including pregnancy and breastfeeding) gender affectional or sexual orientation gender identity or expression transgender status national origin age ancestry disability (mental or physical) veteran status genetic information atypical hereditary cellular or blood trait marital status civil union status domestic partner status or any other status protected under local state or federal laws. prohibits discrimination harassment and retaliation in all aspects of employment. This commitment applies to recruitment hiring training promotion compensation benefits discipline termination and all other terms and conditions of employment.

By accepting an offer of employment with BEUMER the employee agrees to abide by all policies and practices that promote a workplace free from discrimination and harassment and acknowledges BEUMERS commitment to diversity and inclusion. All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

Remote Work :

Yes

Employment Type :

Full-time