Electrical Field Service Engineer

About Us:

BW Filling & Closing is one of three divisions — alongside BW Flexible Systems and BW Integrated Systems — which together comprise BW Packaging, Barry-Wehmiller's packaging machinery group. BW Filling & Closing is best known for its portfolio of leading food and beverage packaging machine brands including Pneumatic Scale, Mateer and Hema fillers; Angelus and Continental/Closetech seamers; Arcil thermoform-fill-seal (TFFS) lines; Dairy Pack fill-seal (FS) lines; Pneumatic Scale cappers and Burt labelers; as well as Zepf Solutions for change parts, container handling, and storage solutions. With more than 20 global locations spanning six continents BW Filling & Closing offers unparalleled local support for every customer.

 

Barry-Wehmiller is a diversified global supplier of engineering consulting and manufacturing technology for the packaging, corrugating, sheeting and paper-converting industries. By blending people-centric leadership with disciplined operational strategies and purpose-driven growth, Barry-Wehmiller has become a $3 billion organization with nearly 12,000 team members united by a common belief: to use the power of business to build a better world.

 

Job Description:

PSA is looking for skilled & motivated team players to join our Field Service team!  This career is an incredible opportunity for those that:  desire to work hands-on with machinery, enjoy troubleshooting and new challenges, and will thrive in a persistent, customer-focused, and self-directed environment. 

Position Description:

This role is responsible for the control systems, electro-mechanical installation and service of Pneumatic Scale Angelus products. This includes providing service and troubleshooting support on machinery in the field. Responsible for the installation and service of company products including providing service and troubleshooting support of packaging machinery for wet and dry filling, capping, can seaming, labeling, and centrifugation applications.

Key Responsibilities/Complexities:

• Provide support in troubleshooting problems with customer equipment either onsite or via phone or other technology.
• As a team, complete onsite new machine installations; perform routine and/or emergency electro-mechanical service.
  • Installation activities consist of but are not limited to:
    • Controls programming and modification
    • Coordination of layout at customer site including cable runs/pulls
    • Termination of cables and wiring
    • Installation and configuration of system software
    • Mechanical mounting of sensors or other devices
    • System tuning and optimization.
    • Integrate line control when needed.
• Train customer operations and maintenance personnel with emphasis on safe operation.
• Provide follow-up documentation, such as installation and service records and trip reports/expenses, in a timely manner.
• Assist with detecting defective/faulty materials or equipment; report unusual conditions to team leaders.
• Establish and build positive working relationships with our internal and external customers.
• Provide leadership and coaching of less experienced team members with installation, service repair and troubleshooting as needed.
• Maintain work area in a clean, orderly, and safe fashion.
• Ability to work on weekends or as a customer schedule dictates.
• Ability to travel nationally and internationally when required. Must have or are able to obtain a passport.
• When not dispatched to a customer site, provide support to customers through the technical support team in a remote manner.
• When requested, assist PSA plant with assembly and FAT support.

Physical Demands: 

• Frequent sitting, standing; kneeling, crouching and crawling.
• Frequent walking, climbing and balancing.
• Lift or move up to 15 pounds regularly; frequently lift or move 25 pounds, and occasionally lift and move up to 75 pounds.

Required Education and Experience:

• Minimum associate degree (A.A./A.S) or equivalent from 2 year college or technical school, or equivalent industry work experience.
• Intermediate to advanced PC, PLC, HMI, servo and networking skills.
  • Rockwell, Siemens, Bosch Rexroth, and B&R controls experience. (Rockwell is preferred)
• Ability to read mechanical and electrical schematics.
• Knowledge of the function of various electrical components, such as transformers, relays, PLCs and motor drives
• Proficient use of power tools, and electronic test/calibration equipment
• Ability and willingness to travel up to 80%

The approximate pay range for this position is $60,720-$85,008 annually. Please note that the pay range provided is a good faith estimate for the position at the time of posting. Final compensation may vary based on factors including but not limited to background, knowledge, skills, and abilities as well as geographic location of the position .

 

At Barry-Wehmiller we recognize that people come with a wealth of experience and talent beyond just the technical requirements of a job.  If your experience is close to what you see listed here, please still consider applying.  We know that our differences often can bring about innovation, excellence and meaningful work—therefore, people from all backgrounds are encouraged to apply to our positions.  Please let us know if you require reasonable accommodations during the interview process. ​

Barry-Wehmiller is an equal opportunity employer. M/F/D/V This organization uses E-Verify.

 

Applicants may be subject to pre-employment screening which may include drug screening, reference checks, employment verifications, background screening and/or skills assessments.

 

Company:

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