Want to work for a company that protects the consumer whilst also having a highly commercial focus? ‘We Keep Food Safe’ from physical contaminants, saving lives and reducing waste.
LOMA SYSTEMS is a premium worldwide manufacturer of inspection equipment, used to identify contaminants and product defects in the food and pharmaceutical industries. LOMA Systems has over 50 years of experience developing and installing Designed to Survive equipment, that delivers on our company purpose to ensure when products leave the factory, they are contamination-free, to the quality intended and safe for you as the consumer. We pride ourselves in delivering on our commitments , providing high-quality technical service and trusted advice to our customers.
Our culture is hands-on
At Loma Systems, every individual is encouraged to take the initiative to get things done, and you will have the opportunity to make a real impact. LOMA Systems’ parent company is Illinois Tool Works (ITW), a fortune 250 diversified industrial manufacturer of value-added consumables and specialty equipment. ITW lives by a philosophy of autonomy and a decentralized culture. This unique relationship means Loma Systems can offer a personalized experience to each and every employee, whilst offering the career progression and stability that comes from working for a larger organization.
At Loma and ITW, we leverage the 80:20 principle in everything we do. We are serious and focused on improving food and pharmaceutical safety but know that the best way to achieve this is through employing a positive mindset and having a one team culture. If you have a proactive approach and want to make an impact, we want to hear from you!
Applicants must be located in the Greater Dallas, TX Area.
Overview:
The Field Service Engineer (FSE) services our Metal Detection, X-Ray, and Checkweighing products at Loma’s customer sites throughout the USA. The FSE does so in a manner consistent with Loma Systems policies and procedures while delivering exceptional customer service and promoting Loma Systems as the best in class operator.
Responsibilities:
- Travel and deliver efficient field support to our customers in the food and pharmaceutical industries.
- Verify that machines are operating at peak efficiency by proper calibration and testing.
- Commission and test machines using certified test procedures, perform preventative maintenance and emergency service at customer sites.
- Accurately document and report all service-related activities, including submitting Electronic Service Reports, Calibration Reports, and Expense Reports at appropriate intervals per company established procedures.
- Promote sales of additional Loma product offerings such as service contracts, new equipment leads, spare parts kits, etc.
- Provide timely feedback on equipment reliability and design.
- Maintain a satisfactory parts inventory and requisition additional parts required to perform normal FSE duties.
- Maintain all company property, including laptop, cell phone, safety equipment, and tools in good working condition.
- Exercise safe working practices and procedures at all times.
- Conduct on-site training with customer personnel to ensure proper operation of equipment.
- Hold meetings with customers, including scope and exit meetings.
- Participate in the rotation of weekend on-call duties and after-hours phone support.
- Communicate frequently between the field and the internal office support staff on technical-related issues.
- Attend refresher training classes and FSE meetings with other service team members to promote continuous improvement of technical and non-technical skillsets (Located in Carol Stream, IL).
Minimum Requirements:
- High school diploma required. Associates degree from a technical school preferred.
- Minimum 3 years of previous experience in field customer service work or 4 years of military experience required.
- Knowledge of and experience in diagnosing, troubleshooting, and repairing electro-mechanical equipment in the field and ability to identify root-cause.
- Take pride in being organized with regards to completion of paperwork, expense reports, etc.
- Must be self-motivated with an inner drive to exceed expectations.
- Ability to read, comprehend, and interpret complex technical information involving mechanics and electronics, including interpretation of schematics and electrical diagrams.
- Professional communication with an ability to resolve customer issues and defuse conflict.
- Must be capable of a desire to learn a diverse set of products and continually improving product knowledge.
- Strong ability to use electronic test equipment such as Multi-meters.
- Ability to accept changes in a fast-paced and changing environment; enjoy taking a hands-on approach in solving problems.
- Work independently with little supervision while managing difficult and high-pressure customer situations.
- A role model of Loma’s behaviors (Hands-on, One Team, Positive Mindset, Delivering on our Commitments, Taking the initiative).
- Proficient with office software applications required.
- Ability to work overtime and weekends.