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Syntegon Technology

Field Service Technician - Filling & Packaging Systems

RemoteUnited States only
Published
Role
Operations
Experience
Mid
Employment
Full-time
Company size
Enterprise
$40–$50/hr
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No BS summary

Field service technician needed for installation, testing, maintenance, and repair of pharmaceutical and food packaging systems. Requires 2-year degree in Packaging Machinery and 2 years of experience, OR 5 years of capital equipment repair/maintenance experience, plus 2 years of customer-facing experience. Must be able to travel 80% domestically and internationally. Cleanroom and physically demanding work environment.

Core skills

Packaging MachineryControl SystemsField Service

Required skills

servo drivesHMIprogrammable controllersAllen BradleySiemensPLCPMACcGMPGAMP

Optional skills

Electrical Engineeringpackaging industry

Optional languages

German

What you'll do

  • Provide turnkey support for start-up, IQ, OQ, and PQ validation testing on new machine installations.
  • Provide updates and modifications to machine control software at customer sites and training customers on use and maintenance of equipment.
  • Coordinate development activities and upgrades related to updating and improving machine functionality.
  • Provide support to Customers, Customer Service department and Sales department as required
  • Participate in continuous training, as needed, in order to maintain technical expertise and proficiency on new equipment and existing systems applications through internal training.
  • Work in a cleanroom environment, fully gowned.
  • Work in tight quarters; on top and underneath equipment standing, stooping, kneeling and bending continuously (approx. 66% of the time).
  • Lift up to 50lbs on a regular basis.

What they require

  • 2-year Packaging Machinery degree and 2 years of experience working on Packaging Equipment OR 5 years overall experience in repair and maintenance of capital equipment.
  • 2-years’ experience working directly with Customers
  • Ability to travel 80% of the time Domestically and Internationally.
  • BS in Electrical Engineering.
  • Experience in the packaging industry.
  • Proficiency in operating controls, and prior work experience in repair/maintenance of control systems, such as servo drives, HMI's and programmable controllers.
  • Demonstrated advanced mechanical, electrical and software skills.
  • systems of equipment (Allen Bradley, Siemens, PLC, PMAC, etc.)
  • Ability to support various software control platforms for complete packaging lines.
  • Experience with cGMP and GAMP requirements in the Pharmaceutical Industry.
  • Strong customer service focus with ability to assure customer confidence in the operation of equipment.

Benefits

  • Health insurance (Medical, Dental, Vision, and Prescription from day one)
  • 401(k) with generous Company Match
  • Employer Paid Short- and Long-Term Disability Insurance, Life Insurance
  • Education Assistance Program
  • Paid Time Off
  • Employee Assistance Program

Together with 6,900 colleagues worldwide, we are the strategic partner for the pharmaceutical, biotech and food industries. With seamless processes, innovative technologies, and sustainable solutions, we help our customers achieve their goals. For example, we ensure that vaccines are safely filled and that tablets can fully release their active ingredients. Your favorite chocolate and snacks are also sustainably packaged with our help.

🇺🇸 United StatesPharmaceuticalEnterprise
$40–$50/hr