Company Description

Bosch Rexroth is one of the world’s leading providers of Drive and Control Technologies. Regardless of the motion task that customers face anywhere in the world, they will always find a Bosch Rexroth team with local experience and the appropriate know-how from more than 30 industries and all drive and control technologies. Our associates take on their customers’ challenges with passion and persistence until the right solution is found. This is what makes Bosch Rexroth a strong, reliable partner for Mobile Applications, Machinery Applications and Engineering and Factory Automation. As the Drive & Control Company, we develop, produce, and distribute our components and system solutions in over 80 countries.

Bosch Rexroth, dba HydraForce, Inc. offers one of the most comprehensive lines of high-quality hydraulic cartridge valves for the mobile and industrial equipment markets. We design and manufacture high performance valves that meet virtually any need encountered in machine design. Our cartridge valves are designed to fit a wide range of industry-common valve cavities. Our employees enjoy a fast-paced and challenging work environment that provides them with daily opportunities to Power Forward their careers. For almost 35 years, Bosch Rexroth, dba HydraForce, Inc. has been producing the most innovative elector-hydraulic control solutions for the mobile machinery and industrial equipment markets.

Job Description

Job Duties and responsibilities

A Field Service Engineer is a professional who manages the customer claims once reported by the customer, raises RMAs and ensures the RMA Response targets are achieved (content and timing). Also provides on-site support, doing repairs, technical support, sorting activities and other service related activities in the customer sites.

Management may assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time due to reasonable accommodation or other reasons

If a hydraulic system is malfunctioning and available for inspection, the Engineer would diagnose the problem, which could involve issues like leaks, pressure loss, faulty valves, or other failing componentsIf feasible and customer approved, repair and replace problematic componentsSupport customers onsite to resolve other various quality concernsEnsure strong communication between customers and staff based in the officeIssue RMA’s to customers, with clear details of failure modes so onsite team can resolve quicklyUse an 8D format to thoroughly report and resolve product issuesUnderstanding and communicating quality requirements in accordance with the customer supplier quality manualAssist with returns and RGA reports to customer for line rejects, ensuring root cause analysis has been completed, using appropriate OEM problem solving techniques and/or HydraForce 8D process, to eliminate reoccurrences. Using customer portals when requested.Work with internal departments to develop accurate, timely resolution and closure of quality issues identified by the customer.Provide timely identification of claim trends and prioritize efforts into reducing claim costsParticipate in creating design solutions to address warranty issuesWorks with both the Customers and HydraForce Sales departments in coordinating and supporting warranty agreementsOther duties and responsibilities as assigned by manager

Travel Requirement

 

Able to travel full time within the region assigned, including extended stays as needed. Approximately 90-100% travel within a region. 1-3 hour drive depending on area of residence. Some locations further.

Quality, Environmental Health and Safety

Read, understand and participate in development of, Quality; Environmental; Health & Safety policy.Take reasonable care for personal safety and the safety of others who may be affected by their acts or omissions.Co-operate with the company and customer in achieving and maintaining Quality, Environmental Health and Safety standards where relevant and as directed.Report to appropriate manager or personnel any actual or potential risks, accidents or dangerous occurrences that are identified in the work place

Physical Requirements

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to do the following:

Lift and move up to 50 pounds without assistance

Work Environment

Work time is spent at customers manufacturing environment where temperatures are often warm or cool, depending upon the season, and noise level can be moderate to highExposure to oil, oil odor and some sealants such as LoctiteMust be able to wear safety glasses, latex gloves and safety shoes as required

 

Qualifications3-5 years field service experienceBachelor’s degree in engineering and/or 8+ years of commensurate experience in Manufacturing EnvironmentCustomer focusedExcellent communication skills with the ability to express ideas, share technical information and communicate at all levels, both verbally and in writingNFPA certification, preferred.Fluid mechanics background or educationUnderstanding of hydraulic circuitsBasic computer skillsAble to communicate with customers and other departments within HydraForce professionallySix sigma greenbelt, preferred, if not training can be provided

Specific skills needed

Fluency in EnglishStrong mechanical aptitudeStrong listening and collaboration skillsAble to understand a hydraulic schematicAble to lift 50 lbsStrong work ethicComplete daily workload without prompting.Q-pulse reporting6-sigma Analytical competency

Additional Information

The US base salary range for this full-time position is $72,000- $82,000. Within the range, individual pay is determined based on several factors, including, but not limited to, work experience and job knowledge, complexity of the role, job location, etc. Your Recruiter can share more details about the specific salary range during the interview process. In addition to your base salary, HydraForce offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes health, dental, and vision plans; health savings accounts (HSA); flexible spending accounts; 401(K) retirement plan with employer match; wellness programs; life insurance; short- and long-term disability insurance; paid time off; and reimbursement of education expenses. Pay ranges included in the postings generally reflect base salary; certain positions may include bonus, commission, or additional benefits.

Must Have

Indefinite U.S work authorized individuals only. Future sponsorship for work authorization is not available

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer including disability/veterans.