Offer summary

Qualifications:

Two Year Technical Degree or Trade School, or equivalent work experience in a technical field., Strong mechanical skills and familiarity with AC and DC electronics., Self-motivated with excellent written and verbal communication skills., Ability to travel frequently and adhere to safety requirements..

Key responsabilities:

Provide preventive maintenance, troubleshooting, and repairs on analytical and metallographic instrumentation.

Perform installations and upgrades of new instrumentation and training on operational practices.

Build and maintain customer relationships while supporting service activities at various locations.

Ensure compliance with LECO’s ISO accreditation during service activities.

Job description

Field Service Engineer - Midwestern

For over 80 years, LECO has been a leader in the development and production of world class laboratory instruments delivering state of the art products nationwide and across the globe. Located in St. Joseph, Michigan, LECO continues to be a family-owned company that understands the value of shared interests, long-term stability, loyalty, and trust.

Schedule:

Full Time: Remote, salaried position with travel

Position Summary:

The Field Service Engineer role requires a motivated, self-starter who is able to work remotely with minimal supervision. You will spend a majority of your time at customer locations, with travel up to 5 days per week with more extensive travel on an as-needed basis. Build/ maintain relationships as a customer facing member of the team while supporting service activities at customer facilities. You will provide maintenance, repairs, upgrades, installations, and training on analytical and metallographic instrumentation in our Midwest Region. Primary service area comprised of one or more of the following states: Missouri, Kansas, Nebraska, and Iowa with travel to surrounding regions on an as-needed basis. The ideal candidate will reside in or near Kansas City, MO.

Position Responsibilities:

Provide preventive/general maintenance, breakdown repair, troubleshooting and corrective actions to analytical and metallographic instrumentation
Perform new instrumentation installations as well as updates and upgrade kit installations
Provide training on theory, operation, software, and good maintenance practices
Ensure the work above is performed in accordance with LECO’s ISO accreditation

Position Requirements:

Self-motivated with strong communication skills (both written and verbal)
Adhere to customer’s site and safety requirements while conducting yourself in a professional manner
Detail oriented with strong organizational skills.
Attend instrumentation training at LECO Corporation in St. Joseph, Michigan for a period of 3-5 months
Complete field service training with experienced field service engineers throughout the country
Attend annual service training at LECO Corporation in St. Joseph, Michigan
Ability to travel daily with up to four overnight hotel stays per week (Monday – Friday).
Possess a valid driver’s license with a clean driving record
Pass a background check and substance abuse screenings
Must be authorized to work in the US without restriction
Should have a personal credit card, or the ability to obtain one
Strong mechanical skills, and previous experience with AC and DC electronics, or the ability to learn
Chemistry or military background is advantageous, but not required

Education/Certifications:

One or more of the following: