About the Role
The Field Service Technician I is a customer-facing technical professional responsible for installing, troubleshooting, repairing, and performing preventative maintenance on Zünd digital cutting systems at customer sites across North America, with occasional international travel. This role also provides remote telephone and online support. This role requires professionalism, strong technical aptitude, ability to work independently under guidance, and a commitment to delivering excellent customer service.
Responsibilities
- Perform installation, troubleshooting, repair, and preventative maintenance of Zünd equipment at customer locations with minimal supervision
- Provide timely, accurate telephone and remote technical support
- Prepare and complete all service reports, warranty documentation, expense reports, and related administrative tasks accurately and in a timely manner
- Accurately document service activity and machine data in Salesforce CRM
- Follow up on open service issues to ensure full resolution and proper documentation
- Escalate complex technical issues quickly and effectively to internal support resources
- Inspect returned parts, evaluate warranty claims, and process associated documentation
- Learn and become proficient in Zünd software and digital cutting system operations
- Train customers on proper use of equipment and software, both on-site and remotely
- Support trade shows, open houses, and in-house demonstrations, including occasional weekend travel
Requirements
- Technical school education and/or one year of field service experience in a related industry is preferred but not required
- Strong mechanical, electrical, and pneumatic troubleshooting abilities
- Critical thinking and real-time problem-solving abilities with willingness to learn and apply new skills on the job
- Self-motivated, reliable, honest, and capable of working independently under guidance
- Good organizational skills and attention to detail
- Willingness and ability to work flexible hours, including overnight travel up to 80%
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office; familiarity with Salesforce or similar CRM system is a plus
- Ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities in a fast-paced, customer focused environment
Skills
- Mechanical troubleshooting
- Electrical troubleshooting
- Pneumatic troubleshooting
- Critical thinking
- Problem-solving
- Organizational skills
- Attention to detail
- Written communication
- Verbal communication
- Microsoft Office proficiency
- Salesforce or similar CRM system familiarity
Location
- Oak Creek, Wisconsin
- North America
- International
Work Type
- Field Service
- Remote Support
- On-site Support
- Occasional Weekend Travel
- Overnight Travel up to 80%
Experience Level
- Entry Level
- One year of field service experience preferred
Education Level
- Technical school education preferred
Benefits
- Medical Coverage
- Dental Coverage
- Vision Coverage
- Life Insurance
- Long-term Disability Insurance
- Short-term Disability Insurance
- Retirement Plan (401K)
About the Company
- Zund America Inc. is the US Headquarters of Zund Systemtechnik AG in Altstätten, Switzerland.
- Our cutting and routing tables enhance the production capabilities of our customers worldwide.
- Our cutting-edge software solutions and integration technologies allow us to push the limits of what is possible.
- Zund employees are engaged, passionate and actively contribute on all levels.
- Our culture allows all employees to develop new skills and grow their careers.
Equal Opportunity
- Zund America, Inc. is an EEO employer.
