Field Technician

Overview ...

This position is responsible for providing technical support for JBT Autonomous Guided Vehicles Systems located in Southern Michigan or Northern Ohio. This position is responsible for the overall management and maintenance and support of the JBT Automated Transport Systems including AGVs, batteries, ATS servers and associated peripherals, carts and identifying issues with ATS cart washers and elevators that would require coordination with elevator and cart washer repair technicians.

The Opportunity ...

Responsibilities:

• Perform regularly scheduled preventive maintenance services as well as on-call maintenance for JBT AGVs and systems currently in operation
• Diagnose and repair AGV and system related issues
• Assist in upgrades/retrofits requiring vehicle modifications
• Assist with AGV component repairs when/if necessary
• Monitor and maintain on-site parts inventory and parts orders
• Provide AGV systems operations support for new / modified systems and start-ups
• Stay current with the latest designs, features and equipment that JBT Automated Systems offers. The organization's matrix environment requires tact, diplomacy and strong prioritization skills to accomplish the numerous, often conflicting, daily support requirements.
• Must have ability to respond to emergency situations which may require frequent schedule changes/adjustments based on the customer's needs with minimal time to prepare.
  
  
  

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree (BSEE or BSME) from four-year college or university.
• Five+ years relevant in-depth technical experience - experience with AGV's highly desirable.
• Experience with Auto Cad preferred.
• Experience with Jira preferred.
• Familiarity with electronic diagnostic and repair tools such as multimeter, oscilloscope, soldering iron and basic electronics hand-tools.
• Independent self-starter who can manage his/her day-to-day responsibilities with minimal supervision.
• Must be able to travel to customer sites from home location on a daily/weekly basis
• Position reports to JBT Customer Care.
  
  
  

Why work at JBT ...

AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

John Bean Technologies Corporation (“JBT”) provides equal employment opportunity to all employees and qualified applicants for employment. We will not tolerate any form of discrimination against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, veteran status, citizenship, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. At JBT, we apply this policy to all our employment practices, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, benefits, and training. We make hiring decisions based solely on qualifications, merit and business needs at the time. JBT will reasonably accommodate applicants who need adjustments to participate in the application or interview process. If you require assistance or accommodation during the application process, please contact AGV at Amir.whittington@jbtc.com.