Field Service Technician

Technical Source

Field Service Technician

Buffalo, NY
Full Time
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    JOB SUMMARY

    • Perform preventive maintenance on freeze-drying equipment installed worldwide, ensuring safe and efficient operation.
    • Troubleshoot system errors and failures, identify root causes, and implement corrective actions to restore equipment functionality.
    • Support equipment commissioning and, when not in the field, assist with production, testing, and customer service tasks.
    • Complete and manage documentation and computer records required for service execution and quality tracking.
    • Remain available for on-call support as required by service agreements.
    • Represent the company professionally at customer sites with punctuality and appropriate conduct.
    • Develop and maintain positive customer relationships to ensure satisfaction and service excellence.

     

    SKILLS AND EXPERIENCES

    • Technical certificate in electro-mechanical or process disciplines, or associate degree in a technical field with 3–5 years of experience in installation, commissioning, and maintenance of industrial equipment, or equivalent hands-on technical experience.
    • Available to travel up to 80%, including internationally.
    • Understanding of control systems using PC and PLC architectures.
    • Experience in the maintenance of complex industrial equipment.
    • Ability to read and interpret mechanical and electrical drawings to support field troubleshooting and service activities.
    • Strong organizational skills and ability to manage workload independently.
    • Excellent communication and customer-facing skills; ability to represent the company positively at customer sites.

     

    WHAT WOULD MAKE YOU A GREAT FIT

    • Experience supporting the installation, commissioning, and maintenance of complex industrial equipment.
    • Ability to troubleshoot equipment issues independently under time constraints.
    • Familiarity with working in FDA-regulated or other highly regulated environments (e.g., pharmaceutical or biotech).
    • Willingness to travel extensively and provide flexible on-call support as required.
    • Strong commitment to delivering high-quality service and maintaining positive long-term customer relationships.
    • Familiarity with freeze-drying processes in pharmaceutical applications.