Robotic Field Service Engineer Richmond, VA 23173

Adaptec Solutions is a top-ten, North American integration partner engineering diverse material handling and automation solutions with lifecycle service support for manufacturing, distribution, and warehousing companies.

* This position is based in or around a 2 hour radius of the Richmond, VA market. 100% remote with 75% domestic travel.*

JOB SUMMARY:

Reporting to the Automation & Controls Support Manager, this position is an important customer facing role and part of the Lifecycle Services team. The position is responsible for providing advanced Fanuc robot, controls and software services to our customers and internal stakeholders. This position will provide technical support for customers and technicians. The following are key areas of focus:

• Deliver service and PMs to end users as required

• Provide remote technical support to customers as needed

• Provide support to operations & engineering on projects

• Provide in-depth programming expertise to customers

It is expected that the incumbent will be a strong team player and will work collaboratively with all customers and employees.

This role has responsibility for supporting efficient and timely resolutions of Fanuc robot automation support requests with existing customers.

This position will work closely with Engineering , the Regional Managers and Service Administration Coordinators to resolve customer issues ensuring a superb customer experience.

This position will be responsible for supporting the quality and expeditious development of junior robot technicians.

This position will work closely with the Lifecycle Services management, ensuring clear communication on customer issues, spare parts opportunities with new and existing customers to establish on site inventories to reduce down time with customer equipment will be pursued.

MAJOR JOB DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Programming of Fanuc robotics and Rockwell Platforms to either optimize or fix manufacturing needs.

• Programming of visions systems including and not limited to, Fanuc IR (3DV, 3DAS, 2D), Keyance Binpicker solutions, Cognex spreadsheet.

• Programming of Fanuc robotics and Rockwell Platforms for new systems.

• Providing on-site programming support for manufacturing jobsites, No more than 2 weeks at a time.

• Provide engineering support for projects as required.

• Provide detailed reports to your management on day to day activities.

• Monitor/manage Fanuc robot automation tech support requests ensuring swift resolution

• Provide troubleshooting and repairs to Fanuc robots and other equipment as required

• Provide in depth details of Robotic repair quotes to the Service Administration team

• Support our customers on complex robotics and controls technical issues

• Serve on a rotation for on-call services

• Requires extensive (75%+) travel (domestic) for field service work, preventative maintenance visits, equipment installation, troubleshooting, On-site programming and providing training

• Work in collaboration with Regional Managers and Service Administration to support customer needs

• Provide advanced robotics technical advising to customers when required

• Work closely with Service Coordinators to ensure all local technicians scheduled and utilized at 88% or better

  MINOR JOB DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Monitor/manage Fanuc robot automation tech support requests ensuring swift resolution

• Provide PM service on Fanuc robots in compliance

• Provide PM service on Fanuc robots in compliance with OEM standards

• Provide in-house Fanuc robot repairs at one of our facilities when required

• Perform complex robotics service repairs and routine maintenance at customer sites

• Support material handling service as required by the territory.

  EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:

• Two-year college technical degree in Automation Maintenance or Electrical Technology or equivalent experience.

• A minimum of five years’ experience in automation support environment preferably on Fanuc robots.

• An in-depth understanding of Fanuc Robot “TP” or Rockwell Studio 5000 platform.

• Understanding of basic Microsoft Excel and word capabilities

  SKILLS AND CHARACTERISTICS NECESSARY TO PERFORM THE JOB:

• Computer proficiency includes word processing, spreadsheets, and generating reports using standard software applications.

• Strong knowledge of field service principles and practices, customer requirements and technician requirements.

• Knowledge and understanding of preventive maintenance programs, OSHA regulations, customer protocols and repair processes and procedures across automation product lines.

• Analytical, critical thinking, negotiating, managerial, organizational, decision-making, conflict resolution, and problem-solving skills.

• Working knowledge of industry field service and installation processes and requirements.

• Ability to read plans, specifications, and schematics.

• Demonstrates organizational and project management skills, including ability to set and manage multiple priorities, and to set and meet deadlines.

• Excellent written and oral communication skills to interact with diverse internal and external groups.

  SKILLS AND CHARACTERISTICS NECESSARY TO PERFORM THE JOB, cont.

• Detail oriented demonstrating an ability to capture all the key information daily to develop and maintain strong training programs.

• Knowledge in Basic Equipment and Machinery. This position regularly uses a computer, printer, copier, telephone, scanner, and a calculator.

• Knowledge in various Computer Software like Microsoft Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, Excel, company ERP systems, and AutoCAD.

In compliance with pay transparency requirements, the wage range for this role is $30-$45 an hour. The hourly rate range provided is a general guideline. When extending an offer, Adaptec Solutions considers factors including, but not limited to experience and geographic location. Adaptec Solutions also offers a variety of benefits including generous paid time off (PTO), 11 paid company holidays including your birthday, health, dental and vision insurance, HSA/FSA accounts, 401(k) match, short-term/long term disability coverage and basic life/AD&D insurance and education assistance.

Adaptec Solutions provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disabled and veterans.

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