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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: Ohio, Indiana, Kentucky with travel to surrounding regions on an as-needed basis.The ideal candidate will reside in/near Lexington, KY, or Cincinnati, Dayton, Columbus, OH.
**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:
Two Year Technical Degree or Trade School
Prior Military with training in a technical field
Equivalent work experience or training in a technical field
EOE M/F/VET/Disability
Salary info:
$36.06 - $39.42 / hr