AFA Technical Service Engineer IJob LocationUS-OH-REYNOLDSBURG

　　of Openings2Company DivisionAFAOverviewDaifuku America Corporation is a leader in Design, Manufacturing, Installation and Support of automotive automation/material handling systems in North America. The company is currently seeking an experienced Technical Service Engineer I.Daifuku BenefitsMedical, Dental and Vision, day oneFSA/ HSAOptional Critical Illness and Accident InsuranceCompany provided life and disability plans401K: Fidelity7 Paid sick days (prorated according to start date)13 paid vacation days (prorated according to start date)11 paid holidays.Annual bonuses based upon company performance and other factors.PPE ReimbursementResponsibilitiesAs a Technical Service and Site Engineer I you will install, troubleshoot, and maintain our products and equipment. Under general direction, you will perform electrical, electronic, and mechanical repairs, identify, analyze, and repair product failures, order & replace parts as needed. You will also determine and recommend which products, systems or services best fit the customers' needs. Be familiar with various material handling systems which include Power & Free conveyors, Skid conveyors, FDS friction conveyor, Fork Transfers, Part Carriers, and other automation type equipment.The qualified candidate will be familiar with a variety of the field's concepts, practices, and procedures, rely on extensive experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals, and lead and direct the work of others. A wide degree of creativity and latitude is expected.Other ResponsibilitiesObserve the equipment in operation; listening for problems; executing various test cycle operations, and using precision measuring and testing instrumentsComplete preventive maintenance requirements on equipment, following site specific procedures & operations/maintenance manualsPerform site specific projects as assignedInsure proper tracking of parts used to ensure consignment inventory accuracy. Follow proper stock handling proceduresInterpret engineering drawings and assist site installation crews as necessary throughout the installation phase of a project thru customer final acceptancePerform Engineering studies to develop reliable and optimum solutions based on customer requirementsMust create bid documents and facilitate meetings and negotiations with subcontractors on small projects (less than $1M).Must be able to create customer quotes and facilitate meetings and negotiations with customer on small projects (less than $1M).Must also be able to make estimations on Small projects (less than $1M)Understand project schedules and site activities required for successful implementation of material handling systemsFamiliar with structural design and analysis, including calculationsInterface with the on-site project team, communicating with the design team to resolve issues, and able to troubleshoot and resolve minor on-site issues as they ariseSupervision of other associates may be required, as well as supervision of skilled tradesSkilled position involving technical trainingMust be available to work weekends, nights, overtime, and holidays, as neededMust be flexible as the position may require traveling to any of our job sites within the US, Canada, or MexicoMust be able to negotiate thru an industrial conveyor system requiring climbing access ladders, scaffolding, screen guards, etcPhysically capable of standing and/or walking for long periods of time.The ability to lift at 25-50 lbsQualificationsStrong PLC programming skills in a hands-on field construction environment desirable<