About this role
About the Role The Field Services Engineer will join ANDRITZ's SMART Products team focused on Pulp and Paper Automation. You will perform project- and service-related tasks for customers across North America, including installation, commissioning, and startup of new systems, deliver lifecycle support services, respond to service inquiries, resolve technical issues, and serve as a subject matter expert for SMART Products (with a focus on ANDRITZ VIB profilers). What You'll Do
- Install, commission, and start up new systems.
- Deliver lifecycle support services and respond to customer service inquiries.
- Resolve technical issues and provide timely updates to customers.
- Serve as SME for SMART Products (including ANDRITZ VIB profilers) for the Pulp Mill, Stock Preparation area, and board/paper machines.
- Ensure high customer satisfaction for North American SMART product customers.
- Collaborate with other team members to ensure that technical matters are addressed and resolved in a timely manner.
- Prepare and maintain technical reports in accordance with project scope or service inquiry requirements.
- Ensure that all project and service work complies with company policies and procedures.
- Participate in training and professional development programs to stay up to date with new products and technologies.
- Travel to customer sites as needed; regular travel across North America (Canada and Mexico) will be required. What We're Looking For
- Associate's degree in electronics, engineering, mechatronics or related field preferred.
- Minimum of 5 years of experience in customer service or technical support roles.
- Understanding of the pulp and paper manufacturing process is preferred, in particular paper machine operations.
- Experience with data communications links between PLC and DCS (Modbus, OPC, Ethernet IP, etc).
- Excellent customer service and communication skills, with the ability to effectively communicate technical information to non-technical audiences.
- Strong problem-solving and troubleshooting skills, with the ability to diagnose and resolve technical issues quickly and efficiently.
- Experience with instrumentation and electrification, including installation, troubleshooting and repair.
- Ability to work independently as well as in a team environment.
- Must have a valid driver's license and be able to travel to customer sites as needed.
- This position requires regular travel across North America (including Canada and Mexico). Nice to Have
- Understanding of the pulp and paper manufacturing process is preferred, particularly paper machine operations.
- Experience with ANDRITZ VIB profilers or SMART Products.
- Additional experience with field service in the pulp and paper industry is a plus.