Wind Field Service Technician

Job title: Wind Field Service Technician

About the Role The Wind Field Service Technician supports customers across the U.S. and Canada, performing on-site wind turbine repairs, maintenance, and troubleshooting as part of ZF's Wind Power Technology team in Vernon Hills, IL. This role involves extensive travel (approximately 80–100%).

What You'll Do

• Utilize heating, cutting torches, hydraulic presses, high pressure extraction devices, heavy power tools, and liquid nitrogen to remove couplings and disassemble high pressure joints.
• Rig Heavy Industrial Equipment on and off vehicles with overhead cranes and level and align machines for testing with motors.
• Mark matched components and label disassembled parts.
• Sketch part assembly diagrams with enough organization for another tech to reassemble with minimal questioning.
• Clean parts via power wash or hand cleaning for inspection review.
• Disassemble and reassemble all machine components including bearings and couplings and high-pressure joints (4000 bar).
• Create and document failure analysis reports.
• Perform trouble-shooting and final testing.
• Identify field failures, communicate with customers, schedule repairs in the field, and travel arrangements and expense reports upon return.

What We're Looking For

• High School Diploma or GED and 5+ years of hands-on mechanical repair and inspection experience.
• Previous experience with field service travel.
• Must be able to climb 300 feet with 35 lbs of gear and work in confined spaces.
• Must be able to work alone.
• Must be able to travel domestically and internationally.
• Must have a current driver’s license.
• Experience in the wind industry and/or its products preferred.

Nice to Have

• Experience in the wind industry and/or its products is preferred.

Compensation & Benefits

• Base compensation: $57,800 - $72,300 annually.
• Benefits include: Annual Incentive Plan, Paid Time Off, 401k Plan, Health Care Benefits, Paid Holidays, a supportive team environment, a strong diversity culture, and community outreach activities.