JOB OPPORTUNITY
This notice is being provided as a result of the filing of an Application for Permanent Employment Certification (ETA 9089). The employer intends to permanently employ a foreign national in the job opportunity described below. Any person may provide documentary evidence bearing on the application to the Certifying Officer of the U.S. Department of Labor. The address of the Certifying Officer is as follows: U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration, Office of Foreign Labor Certification, 200 Constitution Avenue NW, Room N-5311, Washington, DC 20210.
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Employer’s Name: KHS USA, Inc. Position Title: Field Service Engineer IV
Position Duties:
- Studies and interprets schematics and drawings.
- Performs installation and testing of sub-components such as motors and transformers, electronic control, PLC Logic systems, material handling equipment (conveyors, machine tools and robotics) and communication and data systems.
- Performs hands-on electrical and mechanical troubleshooting and repairs on KHS USA equipment to ensure quality operations and maximum equipment productivity.
- Performs assembly and installation of various machine components in the field. Performs hands-on electrical and mechanical troubleshooting and repairs on specified KHS USA machines to ensure machine is functioning correctly according to specifications; coordinates with customer and Parts department to order any needed parts.
- Troubleshoots and modifies or edits programs of Programmable Logic Controller’s (PLC).
- Troubleshoots, modifies and/or programs Allen Bradley, Siemens or other Programmable Logic Controller’s and electronic equipment.
- Interfaces with Engineering, Production and Project Management to solve technical problems or project issues
- Audits condition of machines in the field for rebuilds, parts and additional services.
- Coaches customers for successful operation and maintenance; may show operators how to do changes for different size or format packaging.
- Prepares concise, accurate, professional and timely Equipment Acceptance Reports, Service Work Reports, Expense Reports and other support documentation for customer visits; communicates with KHS internal staff to report on service activities; completes and submits reports within 3 weeks after the end of a job. Periodically inspects customer spare parts inventory and recommends additional parts orders as needed for successful equipment maintenance and operation.
- Provides management with timely verbal and/or written communications regarding immediate needs of parts, documentation, other potential issues on site.
Minimum requirements: Bachelor’s degree, or its equivalent (foreign degree is acceptable), in mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, electronics or a related discipline and three years of experience performing electrical and mechanical maintenance and service on automated beverage bottling, filling, and conveying systems in roles involving independent troubleshooting, system level diagnostics, and responsibility for escalated service issues.
In addition, the following specific skills are required:
- 3 years of experience with programming, commissioning, interlocking and troubleshooting Siemens and Beckhoff PLCs.
- 3 years of experience answering technical questions about stretch blow molding equipment.
Rate of Pay: $86,000 - $96,000 per year
Address of Employment: 880 Bahcall Court, Waukesha, WI 53186
Travel is domestic to visit customers and international to work with KHS subsidiary locations, up to 90% of the time.
To apply, send resume to: hrusa@khs.com. Please reference job title when applying.
This position qualifies for the Employee Referral Program.