Startup Engineer

The Startup Engineer provides a strategic job at Salvagnini America. The position is responsible for providing on-site commissioning of the equipment, customer support and training on state- the-art products from stand-alone machines to highly flexible automated systems.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• This position reports directly to the department manager, and includes the duties of installation, startup, customer training on operation, maintenance of the equipment, and on-site modifications to equipment. The position will work closely with the Project Manager, installation team, and customers engineering team.
• Extreme care and attention to detail is required to assure the scope of supply has been delivered at project completion.
• Submission of clear, and detailed, reports documenting the work performed, open points, and closed points in a timely manner.
• Professional appearance and good customer feedback are critical. Adherence to SOP's and implementation of new procedures.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and / or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education and / or Experience

Mechanical devices : conveyors, pulleys, gears, hydraulic or pneumatic valves and actuators, etc.

Travel

Frequent US and occasional international travel will be required, up to 100%, including weekends. You must possess or be able to obtain a valid passport. The individual must possess a valid driver's license, pass a motor vehicle record check and have the unrestricted ability to obtain rental vehicles.

Mathematical Skills

Strong mathematical skills, including Algebra and Trigonometry.

Ability to add, subtracts, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs.

Electrical

Competency with Digital Multi-meters. The ability to read and understand electrical schematics is required.

Mechanical

Sound mechanical aptitude is a must. The ability to use common hand tools and read mechanical drawings is required.

Reasoning Ability

Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed and involved written or oral instructions. Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations.

The ability to recognize and evaluate technical issues and limitations is required. The ability to define and manage expectations is critical. The ability to make sound decisions and actions is required.

Physical Requirements

Candidate must have the ability to lift 75 lbs. without restrictions. Walking distances, transporting tools through the Customer's location is required. Climbing steps and ladders, working in areas offering tight access is frequently required.

Direct Reports

This job has no supervisory responsibilities.

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