Description
Our client, a company offering comprehensive ultra-low temperature automated sample management systems, has an immediate opening for an Electrical Field Technician. This role will travel to various sites for new installation and trainings for 2-6 weeks at a time, and resume normal field service duties and responsibilities once initial set-up and trainings are complete.
Responsibilities:
- Prepare electrical documents, hardware, and systems for shipment
- Perform mechanical, electromechanical, and electrical assembly on-site during installation
- Install and terminate cable assemblies based on schematics and drawings
- Troubleshoot wiring and mechanical issues
- Assist with module integration
- Conduct initial power-on inspections, testing, and checks
- Test and validate system and subassembly performance at ambient and -20°C
- Document and communicate work performed to prepare for the commissioning phase
- Act as the primary onsite contact for third parties
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams like R&D, Customer Service, Product Management, Manufacturing, and Sales
- Adhere to ISO and Health & Safety procedures. Complete all tasks according to the project schedule
- Other responsibilities as required
Requirements:
- Technical degree in Mechanics or Electronics or equivalent combination of education and relevant experience
- Minimum of one to three (1-3) years of experience in automation or similar
- Experience with on-site installations of large automation capital equipment or construction-size projects preferred
- Experience working with customers in the life science/clinical/pharmaceutical field preferred
- Strong commitment to customer, sales, and service support, with a proactive approach to resolving instrument-related issues
- Positive attitude and receptive to constructive feedback
- Comfortable working in confined spaces and attentive to surroundings
- Experienced in handling live and wired systems safely
- Solid understanding of system mechanics, electronics, sensors, motors, power distribution, configurations, and backups
- Proficient in reading schematics and assembly drawings
- Excellent customer-facing communication skills
- Detail-oriented, hardworking, and enthusiastic
- Skilled in making customer-centered decisions based on experience
- Effective working both independently and within a team
- Able to maintain performance and quality under pressure
- Reliable in meeting schedule commitments
- Willingness to travel frequently and adapt to changing business needs
- Flexible with working additional hours and overtime as required
- Physically able to lift up to 50 pounds occasionally
- Team-oriented with strong collaboration skills
- Up to 50% domestic and international travel is expected. Travel will consist of 2–6-week durations (including weekends)