Field Service Technician

BHS Robotics is seeking a Field Service Technician to join our growing team in our Hanover Park, IL facility!

Job Description:

The Field Service Technician will be traveling regularly to install, program, troubleshoot, repair, and service equipment in the corrugated paper industry, along with robotics applications, and general automation solutions.

Time not spent traveling will be spent in our Hanover Park, IL facility will include:

• Assisting the mechanical and electrical build groups
• Working on electrical prints, BOMs, and programs for upcoming projects
• Providing remote support to our customers

Job Responsibilities:

• Install, configure, and startup drive and motor upgrade, especially in corrugated paper plants
• Install, program, startup, and modify automation solutions and upgrades using technologies including:
  • Robotics
  • PLCs and HMIs
  • Vision tools

• Install electrical, network, mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic components
• Perform maintenance tasks and inspections
• Troubleshoot and resolve issues remotely and onsite
• Assist with design, BOM creation, program development, and runoffs
• Create documentation for and instruct users in the use of their new and upgraded equipment
• Support end users and coworkers, as well as sales, electrical build, and mechanical build teams
• Provide occasional on-call emergency support to customers
• Ensure work is done safely and equipment conforms to safety standards
• Thoroughly test equipment and processes for quality and completeness
• Promptly submit accurate service and expense reports

The Ideal Candidate:

• Has a Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in a technical discipline
• Has experience in the corrugated paper, robotics, or general automation industries
• Has two or more years of relevant engineering experience
• Has experience with AutoCAD Electrical, Studio 5000, RSLogix, FactoryTalk View, Cognex In-Sight Explorer, Red Lion Crimson, ABB Pickmaster, and Yaskawa PalletSolver
• Is willing and able to be trained on new software and technologies
• Has experience working with electrical, network, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems
• Has experience with Allen Bradley ProFlex and/or other variable frequency drives
• Works well both independently and as part of a team
• Is thorough and detail oriented
• Has excellent oral and written communication skills
• Can read electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic schematics
• Is skilled using Microsoft Windows, Word, Excel, and Outlook
• Has the ability to stand, walk, reach, bend, and lift up to 50 pounds

Salary and Benefits:

This is a full-time time position offering $32-$38/hour BOE + full benefits as seen below!

• Medical, Dental, Vision and Insurance
• Company-Paid Life Insurance
• Company-Paid Short-Term Disability Insurance
• Company-Paid Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Generous 6% 401(k) Match
• Vacation / Paid Time Off
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Legal Assist and ID Theft

About BHS:

BHS Robotics featuring Chicago Electric technology, offers automation systems, products and complete machine solutions to improve productivity. Our experience with a broad range of control platforms, systems and products means we can provide the ideal automation solution that fits your application requirements. Our extensive experience with a broad range of innovative systems enables us to provide custom automation solutions for a wider range of industries including corrugated, ecommerce, retail, medical, automotive, and heavy-duty manufacturing.

Founded in 1910 as Chicago Electric, BHS Robotics has always been a leader in drive and control technology for industry. Still family owned, we are proud of our long heritage of quality workmanship and outstanding customer service. All of our systems are comprised from standard components from renowned automation manufacturers. With thousands of systems installed worldwide, BHS Robotics has the knowledge and experience to make our customers more productive.

By combining our two organizations’ quality automation products, brand, and global capabilities, BHS Robotics can provide even more innovative Industrial 4.0 solutions to increase manufacturing productivity with robot & logistic solutions, automation systems integration including electronic guided vehicles, and automated Vision-Guided robotic pick and place systems.