Field Service Engineer | Northwest

Hamilton Company • Full-time • Portland, Oregon • 3w ago

Company Overview

Hamilton Company is a worldwide leader in the design and manufacture of manual, semi-automated and robotic products for precision fluid measuring. We specialize in the development, manufacturing and customization of precision measurement devices, automated liquid handling stations, and sample management systems. For more than 60 years, Hamilton has been satisfying customer needs by combining quality materials with skilled workmanship, ensuring the highest level of performance of every precision fluid measuring device we manufacture.

Responsibilities

Hamilton Company is seeking a Field Service Engineer to join our Robotics team, supporting, repairing and maintaining robotic instrumentation. The ideal candidate will live and work in Portland, OR to support the Northwest territory.

As a Field Service Engineer with Hamilton Company you will be tasked with providing high quality customer support through instrument installation, maintenance and troubleshooting.

Perform preventative maintenance.
Troubleshoot, test, and repair Hamilton equipment.
Manage engineering projects as assigned.
Conduct site inspections.
Mitigate risk, ensure compliance, and evaluate environmental impact.
Ensure on-site efficiency and safety at all times.
Estimate costs, approve project designs, and prepare contracts.
Routinely install, maintain and perform root cause failure analysis on complex automation systems that range from $50,000 to $2,000,000 USD.
Support custom automation platform designed and built to customer specifications.
Regularly commute to and from customer sites with ability to navigate within the region. Must follow traffic laws and correctly route themselves, ensuring on-time arrival at customer site.

Qualifications

Ability to problem-solve utilizing solid technical knowledge.
A high desire for quality.
Demonstrated experience working in the field as well as corporate setting.
Ability to train non-technical personnel on highly technical material.
Ability and willingness to work in a safety conscious manner necessary due to potential hazardous chemicals and biologicals.
Ability to learn new robotic operating systems.
The FSE must possess and maintain a current, valid Driver License and successfully complete a motor vehicle history check.

Education/Experience

Education:

Engineering degree from a regionally accredited, not-for-profit university.

Experience:

Experience in technical field service and working with customers in the life science, clinical, or pharmaceutical field is preferred.
Experience in automation or similar field is required.
Being fluent in English, both written and spoken, is required.
Ability to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move approximately 60 lbs.

About Hamilton

Established, stable, and reliable company.
Comprehensive benefits package: medical, dental, vision insurance; paid vacation and sick time; disability insurance; 401(k); tuition reimbursement; and more.
Engaging and innovative design projects.
Strong opportunities for professional growth.
Commitment to sustainable design practices.
Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) may be required (provided by employer).
Drug and background screenings required.

Equal Employment Opportunity - It is the policy of this organization to provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, creed, color, national origin, sex, age 40 and over, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, citizenship status, religious preference, or veteran status in all phases of the employment process and in compliance with applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations.