Field Service Engineer

Job Description

Job Description

Job Title : Field Service Engineer

Position Status : Full-Time, Non Exempt

Location : US Texas - this position must be based in Texas

Reports to : Field Service Manager for assigned region

Summary :

This position responsible for complete field installation, startup, inspection, maintenance, troubleshooting

and repair of company supplied equipment of several products. Depending upon the terms of the

contract or project, this may include planning, scheduling, coordinating, cost control and monitoring the

work in an advisory capacity to others, as well as supervising company employees in the performance of

the work. This also includes documenting all job activity. In this position the engineer is expected to

become proficient in basic systems technologies. Extensive travel required (50 - 75% travel).

Key Responsibilities and Duties / Essential Functions :

• Leading complex equipment trial runs, investigative tests, repairs and overhauls.
• Experience with networking, SQL databases and servers
• Proven experience and strong affinity for working with SW tools
• Proven experience analyzing and interpreting large amounts of complex data (i.e. bug reports,

production data)

• Providing complex product and service training to customers.
• Leading and participating in complex maintenance of tools, test equipment, etc., and documenting all

inspections, maintenance and repair work, and failures.

Leading and participating in complex service calls and interfacing with customer personnel to provide

quality service and feedback on problem evaluation and resolution.

Leading assessment of complex product / equipment performance based on field support data and design

modifications or improvements.

• Performs complex and technically demanding work within technical area.
• Ability to troubleshoot and consult on potential problems and provide effective solutions in relation to

application of concepts, techniques, knowledge, or processes.

• Successfully demonstrate leading-edge or extensive knowledge in a technical or specialty area.
• Providing expert advice, training, and technical assistance to support staff, other Field Service team

members and train other employees as needed.

Supervisory Responsibilities :

N / A

Work Environment :

This job operates in a customer factory site or a home or ASM office environment.

Physical Demands :

While performing duties of this job the employee is required to position oneself to work on equipment at

customer sites which could include bending, standing, lying on the floor, and leaning to access parts of

machine. Employee must also move from one place to another, remain in one position / place for long

periods of time, communicate with others and exchange information. Also may need to lift or move

machine parts or other items weighing up to 50 pounds.

Expected Hours of Work :

Days and hours of work are typically Monday through Friday, 8 : 00 to 5 : 00 p.m. or as assigned by

supervisor based on customer requirements. This position regularly requires overtime and weekend

work.

Travel :

Extensive international and domestic travel required (50 - 75% +)

Qualifications and Skills :

• Must be a self-starter with minimal supervision needed.
• Excellent hands-on skills and ability to navigate through complex problems.
• Good written and oral communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong analytical background.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office programs.
• Ability to logically troubleshoot complex hardware, software, application and process related issues and convey this information in a way the customer understands.
• Practical / theoretical in-depth knowledge of PLS / PRS software products.
• Intermediate to advanced level of experience with the installation, networking,

functional use, and troubleshooting of PLS / PRS products.

Must be fluent in English, both written and spoken, intermediate to advanced Spanish

language skills a plus

Must be able to work overtime and weekends, as needed.

Education and Experience

Bachelor’s degree in engineering discipline (electrical, mechanical, industrial, will consider other

engineering disciplines)

Experience within the SMT industry preferred

SW and networking experience required

Scope and Changes :

This Job Description is not intended to include all of the requirements or skills needed for the Field

Service Engineer position.

ASM Assembly Systems reserves the right to change job responsibilities / duties or skills needed at any

time with or without notice.