SummaryThe Automation Field Engineer is primarily responsible to diagnose and repair automated welding equipment and the computer systems that control it. This position requires a background in:Electronic and/or Electro-mechanical support and repair Machinery software operating systems Welding processes – GMAW, GTAW &amp; PAW Training in the use and general maintenance of equipmentThe position has high visibility interacting with Customers, Austrian Engineering, and North American Technical Support Engineers. The ideal candidate must be comfortable in communicating both verbally and in writing to personnel at all levels of technical expertise. Travel is a large part of this job, with notice as little as 24 hours.Tasks and Responsibilities<ul><li>Position Location – Houston, Texas</li><li>Reporting Supervisor – Fronius USA PW Segment Manager Automation</li><li>Team Leader in charge of Automation Service Personnel</li><li>Training of Automation Service Personnel, TSN and Regional TSR &amp; TSA personnel<ul><li>Documenting level of proficiency</li><li>Including fully using CRM and RESCO app</li><li>All customer visits require service order whether paid, “good faith” , or warranty</li></ul></li></ul><ul><li>Scheduling of Automation Service Personnel; possibly TSN and Regional TSR personnel<ul><li>Handheld Automation System Sales Demonstration and Training Support<ul><li>In-house</li><li>Trade Shows</li></ul></li><li>Customized system training in Austria</li><li>Customer calibration to standard calibration procedures set by TSN Manager<ul><li>System Installations<ul><li>Customer owned</li><li>Customer rental units</li><li>Reporting of installations through CRM RESCO application</li><li>Certifying customers’ operators and maintenance personnel are fully trained on equipment purchase</li></ul></li></ul></li></ul></li></ul><ul><li>After sales &amp; warranty work<ul><li>Reporting of after sales &amp; warranty through CRM RESCO app.  </li></ul></li><li>Houston lab demonstrations and application work<ul><li>Reporting of all in lab weld tests and documentation per procedures set by TSN Manager</li></ul></li></ul><ul><li>Managing Fronius USA Automation in-house (Houston) repairs</li><li>Coordinate and assign all in-house demonstrations and application work to automation service team</li><li>Ensuring Service Hours are properly allocated to regional Automation Sales in CRM</li><li>Maintaining Houston Application and Demonstration Facilities in good working order and customer presentable condition at all time</li><li>Maintain Automation Rental Equipment Fleet in good operational condition<ul><li>Equipment is cleaned</li><li>Equipment is tested and available for rental</li></ul></li></ul><ul><li>Maintaining Customer Service Records in CRM</li><li>Maintaining Automation Service Documents on Share Point for all USA Automation Installations and Upcoming Installations</li><li>Assist Automation Manager in interviewing service candidates</li><li>All other duties as assigned by management.</li></ul>Requirements<ul><li>Associate degree from an accredited educational institution in Mechanical and Electrical Technology; Military certification in Mechanical Electrical Technology or 5-10 years of Mechanical and Electrical Maintenance experience or Bachelor Science Engineering Degree from an accredited educational institution Degree in Electrical, Mechanical or Welding</li><li>Regular Travel</li><li>Must have and maintain a valid USA driver’s license</li><li>Possess a valid passport and/or has the ability to obtain and pay for a valid passport</li></ul>Health and Safety<ul><li>Must comply with all safety and health standards established by Fronius USA, LLC and federal, state, or local requirements</li><li>Ability to bend and reach, with repetitive motion</li><li>Hearing, naturally or with aids</li><li>Vision 20/20, with or without correction</li><li>Physical demands of the job include: standing, use of hands to manipulate objects, talking, hearing, looking, typing, walking, twisting, and bending</li><li>Employees could be requested to lift, carry, reach above the shoulder, stoop, squat, kneel, and crouch</li><li>Employees could be required to lift up to 50 pounds</li><li>Employees will perform duties in an office environment and a field setting</li><li>Employees will be occasionally exposed to tripping hazards</li><li>Employee will be exposed to excessive noise level in the work environment which will require ear protection</li><li>Employee will be exposed to welding arcs that emit UV light which requires the wearing of appropriate clothes</li><li>At customer facilities, the employee could be exposed to higher temperatures (exceeding 100F), high humidity (over 50%), and industrial dirt and grime</li></ul>We offer a generous benefit package including<ul><li>Flexible work schedule with hybrid options</li><li>PTO available immediately plus 11 paid holidays</li><li>Employer matched 401(k)</li><li>Medical, Dental, and Vision covered 100% for employees.</li><li>50% company paid Health, Dental, Vision for your family.</li><li>Employee Assistance Program &amp; Mental Health Support</li><li>Short-Term and Long-Term Disability</li><li>Flexible Spending Accounts for Health Care and Dependent Care</li></ul>Fronius USA, LLC is proud to offer Equal Employment Opportunities and committed to an inclusive and diverse workplace. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, age, pregnancy, genetic information, creed, marital status, or any other consideration prohibited by law or by contract.Are you ready for Fronius? Apply online now and become part of the Fronius family!

We are Fronius, an Austrian company specializing in welding technology, photovoltaics, and battery charging technology. Together with our partners, customers and more than 8,000 employees, we work on inspired solutions, for a better today and a sustainable tomorrow. Whether it's efficient solar power, smart ways to charge batteries or the perfect welding seam, our products last for generations.
Our inverters, welding systems and battery charging systems are in demand worldwide, which is why we are now represented in more than 60 countries on five continents. This enables us to provide optimum support and service to our customers around the globe.
Our common goal: to convert and control energy efficiently and intelligently.
We are proud of our very special corporate culture: our Fronius spirit, our sense of unity, is always present. Whether as an employee in our production, development or in our office areas, whether in daily business or at events like the big summer party or our end-of-year celebration: We are all part of the community. We are Fronius.

Automation Field Service Engineer

SummaryThe Automation Field Engineer is primarily responsible to diagnose and repair automated welding equipment and the computer systems that control it. This position requires a background in:Electronic and/or Electro-mechanical support and repair Machinery software operating systems Welding processes – GMAW, GTAW &amp; PAW Training in the use and general maintenance of equipmentThe position has high visibility interacting with Customers, Austrian Engineering, and North American Technical Support Engineers. The ideal candidate must be comfortable in communicating both verbally and in writing to personnel at all levels of technical expertise. Travel is a large part of this job, with notice as little as 24 hours.Tasks and Responsibilities<ul><li>Position Location – Houston, Texas</li><li>Reporting Supervisor – Fronius USA PW Segment Manager Automation</li><li>Team Leader in charge of Automation Service Personnel</li><li>Training of Automation Service Personnel, TSN and Regional TSR &amp; TSA personnel<ul><li>Documenting level of proficiency</li><li>Including fully using CRM and RESCO app</li><li>All customer visits require service order whether paid, “good faith” , or warranty</li></ul></li></ul><ul><li>Scheduling of Automation Service Personnel; possibly TSN and Regional TSR personnel<ul><li>Handheld Automation System Sales Demonstration and Training Support<ul><li>In-house</li><li>Trade Shows</li></ul></li><li>Customized system training in Austria</li><li>Customer calibration to standard calibration procedures set by TSN Manager<ul><li>System Installations<ul><li>Customer owned</li><li>Customer rental units</li><li>Reporting of installations through CRM RESCO application</li><li>Certifying customers’ operators and maintenance personnel are fully trained on equipment purchase</li></ul></li></ul></li></ul></li></ul><ul><li>After sales &amp; warranty work<ul><li>Reporting of after sales &amp; warranty through CRM RESCO app. &nbsp;</li></ul></li><li>Houston lab demonstrations and application work<ul><li>Reporting of all in lab weld tests and documentation per procedures set by TSN Manager</li></ul></li></ul><ul><li>Managing Fronius USA Automation in-house (Houston) repairs</li><li>Coordinate and assign all in-house demonstrations and application work to automation service team</li><li>Ensuring Service Hours are properly allocated to regional Automation Sales in CRM</li><li>Maintaining Houston Application and Demonstration Facilities in good working order and customer presentable condition at all time</li><li>Maintain Automation Rental Equipment Fleet in good operational condition<ul><li>Equipment is cleaned</li><li>Equipment is tested and available for rental</li></ul></li></ul><ul><li>Maintaining Customer Service Records in CRM</li><li>Maintaining Automation Service Documents on Share Point for all USA Automation Installations and Upcoming Installations</li><li>Assist Automation Manager in interviewing service candidates</li><li>All other duties as assigned by management.</li></ul>Requirements<ul><li>Associate degree from an accredited educational institution in Mechanical and Electrical Technology; Military certification in Mechanical Electrical Technology or 5-10 years of Mechanical and Electrical Maintenance experience or Bachelor Science Engineering Degree from an accredited educational institution Degree in Electrical, Mechanical or Welding</li><li>Regular Travel</li><li>Must have and maintain a valid USA driver’s license</li><li>Possess a valid passport and/or has the ability to obtain and pay for a valid passport</li></ul>Health and Safety<ul><li>Must comply with all safety and health standards established by Fronius USA, LLC and federal, state, or local requirements</li><li>Ability to bend and reach, with repetitive motion</li><li>Hearing, naturally or with aids</li><li>Vision 20/20, with or without correction</li><li>Physical demands of the job include: standing, use of hands to manipulate objects, talking, hearing, looking, typing, walking, twisting, and bending</li><li>Employees could be requested to lift, carry, reach above the shoulder, stoop, squat, kneel, and crouch</li><li>Employees could be required to lift up to 50 pounds</li><li>Employees will perform duties in an office environment and a field setting</li><li>Employees will be occasionally exposed to tripping hazards</li><li>Employee will be exposed to excessive noise level in the work environment which will require ear protection</li><li>Employee will be exposed to welding arcs that emit UV light which requires the wearing of appropriate clothes</li><li>At customer facilities, the employee could be exposed to higher temperatures (exceeding 100F), high humidity (over 50%), and industrial dirt and grime</li></ul>We offer a generous benefit package including<ul><li>Flexible work schedule with hybrid options</li><li>PTO available immediately plus 11 paid holidays</li><li>Employer matched 401(k)</li><li>Medical, Dental, and Vision&nbsp;covered 100% for employees.</li><li>50% company paid Health, Dental, Vision for your family.</li><li>Employee Assistance Program &amp; Mental Health Support</li><li>Short-Term and Long-Term Disability</li><li>Flexible Spending Accounts for Health Care and Dependent Care</li></ul>Fronius USA, LLC is proud to offer Equal Employment Opportunities and&nbsp;committed to an inclusive and diverse workplace. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, age, pregnancy, genetic information, creed, marital status, or any other consideration prohibited by law or by contract.Are you ready for Fronius? Apply online now and become part of the Fronius family!

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