Field Service Engineer

Company overview

GEORG is a globally active, medium-sized, family-run high-tech company headquartered in Germany. About 500 employees worldwide work on developing challenging solutions in coil processing and machine tool building. Backed by more than 70 years of market experience, our high-tech products and services ensure the sustainable and economic success of our customers.

We concentrate on the following product fields and the adjoining process and value chains: Energy, Mobility, Steel, Aluminium & Non-ferrous, Service Centers & Metal Processing, Roll machining, Transformer Manufacturing.

Next to the supply of machinery and production lines we support our customers with process optimizations. We essentially combine classic machine building with state-of-the-art digitalization and transform ourselves to a supplier of modular products and intelligent services with a high degree of standardization and automation to support our customers reach decisive advantages in competition, high process reliability and a significant increase in productivity.

Position Summary

Georg North America with operations in Roanoke, VA and Alpharetta, GA is the subsidiary for sales, service, and engineering for the entire GEORG product line in Canada, USA and Mexico.

We are looking to hire a Field Service Engineer with background in Industrial Automation and Controls to expand our field service team at the Alpharetta, GA office location.

The position will require 80-90% travel to various project sites.

Your tasks

You will support our team with the installation, commissioning and service of our machine- and automation systems.

Expansion and adaptation to the Siemens control system, taking into account mechanical, electrical, pneumatic and hydraulic system components.

Adaptation of the PLC safety program taking into account the risk assessment.

Integration and testing of new software modules for existing and new machine applications.

Commissioning of the systems and testing of all functions.

Acceptance and handover of the machine to the customer, including operator training and production support.

Maintenance and service of existing machines.

Your profile

You are a flexible all-rounder with expertise in industrial automation. Maintaining a high level of accountability and precision, you ensure that our complex machines and systems operate to the satisfaction of our customers.

Several years of experience in automated plant engineering, production optimization and maintenance.

PLC programming experience with SIEMENS PLCs, HMIs and Drives.

Experience with identifying and resolving issues related to electrical and mechanical system components.

High level of commitment, flexibility and mobility.

Effective written and oral communication skills. German language skill is a plus.

Our offer

We provide a creative work environment within a dynamic company. Demonstrate through your application that you are the ideal candidate to grow with us. We look forward to getting to know you and exploring how your skills and experiences align with our organization.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $60, $110,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off

Application Question(s):

• Do you have experience with electrical and mechanical installation of industrial machinery?
• Do you have experience with automation equipment in the Metals Industry and/or cut-to-length and slitting lines?

Experience:

• Siemens PLC / TIA: 3 years (Required)
• Variable Frequency Drives: 3 years (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Alpharetta, GA 30009: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Willingness to travel:

• 75% (Required)

Work Location: In person