Field Technician

Field Technician - Warminster, Pennsylvania

Discover your potential. Pursue your passion.

We're a growing, exciting, dynamic company doing custom manufacturing work and we're looking for exceptional people to join us as we grow our business. If you're interested, read on.

Tescor is a Link Group Company established in 1991 to provide specialty climatic testing and control systems to the Automotive, HVAC, Pharmaceutical, and Life Sciences industries. Tescor is headquartered just outside Philadelphia, Pennsylvania and has a worldwide presence and industry leading reputation.

Link Engineering Company was established in 1935, and has been a family-owned company ever since. We treat our customers and employees as if they are part of our family. LINK is a premier designer and manufacturer of precision test equipment. We specialize in developing customized solutions for Automotive, Aviation, Off-Highway, Rail and Civil Engineering industries. We are headquartered in Plymouth, Michigan, and maintain testing laboratories, manufacturing, and support facilities around the globe.

We are looking for a talented Field Technician who will play a crucial role in ensuring the proper installation, setup, and troubleshooting of custom environmentally controlled test systems and chambers. These custom units encompass psychrometric rooms, reach-in and walk-in chambers, calorimeters, and various environmental conditioning systems. In this position, you will work with cutting-edge technology and be responsible for maintaining the integrity of these custom environments, ensuring they operate optimally, and providing solutions to any technical issues that may arise.

Main Responsibilities:

• Installation and Setup:

• Install and configure custom environmentally controlled equipment, including reach-in chambers, psychrometric rooms, calorimeters, and other environmental conditioning systems, at customer sites

• Collaborate with engineering and project teams to ensure installations meet design specifications for each unit

• Perform system checks and verification to guarantee accurate setup tailored to each specific unit

• Troubleshooting:

• Diagnose and resolve technical issues related to HVAC-controlled environments, such as temperature, humidity, and pressure control systems, specific to each unit type

• Identify and address malfunctions, equipment failures, and deviations from desired environmental conditions within each custom system

• Implement corrective actions to restore systems to optimal performance, taking into consideration the specialized requirements of each unit

• Maintenance and Calibration:

• Conduct routine HVAC equipment maintenance to ensure its longevity and performance

• Calibrate sensors and control devices including temperature, pressure, and other sensors

• Document maintenance activities and update service records with strong attention to detail

• Technical Support:

• Provide specialized technical support to customers, answering their inquiries and resolving issues promptly, taking into account the distinct characteristics of their custom systems

• Offer guidance and recommendations for system improvements or upgrades that align with the unique features of each system

• Collaborate with the engineering team to escalate and resolve complex issues specific to each unit being supported

• Quality Control:

• Conduct regular quality control assessments to ensure custom environmental control systems comply with industry standards and regulations for each unit category

• Monitor system performance to identify deviations and deviations from set parameters, considering the specialized conditions of each unit

• Take corrective actions to maintain the highest levels of quality and consistency, tailored to the requirements of the individual systems

• Documentation:

• Maintain accurate and up-to-date records of installations, service activities, and maintenance tasks

• Generate reports detailing findings, solutions implemented, and recommendations for future improvements

• Create user manuals and instructional materials for customers, tailored to the operation of their unique custom units

Qualifications:

• 2-year college or trade school in HVAC and refrigeration systems

• 3 to 5 years of applicable work experience in maintenance, troubleshooting, and repairing industrial HVAC and refrigeration equipment

• Working knowledge of commercial refrigeration systems ideally including screw compressors and cascade refrigeration equipment

• Experience with humidification systems including pressurized steam boilers

• Experience reading electrical & mechanical schematics

• Excellent customer and vendor communication skill

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Organized, detail-oriented, logical, and methodical troubleshooter, disciplined approach to problem-solving, committed to safety

• Self-sufficient and self-starting

• Ability to navigate travel and planning as needed

• Adaptable to changing work requirements and work site conditions

• Knowledge of electrical and mechanical principles

• Ability to work off-shift hours for urgent equipment requests

Physical Requirements:

• This position is located in a testing environment and involves hands-on work. Physical activity will include lifting (up to 50 lbs.), bending, stooping, crouching, reaching, hand-eye coordination, and manual dexterity or standing for long periods of time.

• Ability to speak verbally, and read in English

• Ability to see with corrective lenses

• Ability to hear

• Ability to walk

• Ability to travel up to 80% domestically

Hazards:

• Normal hazards related to working in an office environment, manufacturing, and testing environment

• Normal hazards related to road and air travel

LINK is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer Minorities/Females/Veterans/Disabled. VEVRRA Federal Contractor.

LINK is an E-Verify employer. E-Verify is an internet-based system operated by the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) in partnership with the Social Security Administration (SSA) that allows participating employees to electronically verify the employment eligibility of their newly hired employees in the United States.

Accessibility for Applicants with Disabilities: If you need a reasonable accommodation for the online application process due to a disability please call 1-734-453-0800. Please provide your contact information and details about the posted position of interest. Only inquiries regarding assistance for those who need accommodation with the online application process due to a disability will be returned.

Note to all Agencies / Direct Placement: LINK has a team of dedicated recruiters who are responsible for all hiring needs. Our practice is to partner and work with our approved vendors only and on an as-needed basis. LINK has identified and finalized our list of preferred vendors and the review process has been closed. We do not accept resumes from recruiting agencies that are not a preferred vendor, have not been authorized or approved by Corporate Recruiting to partner on a position and have not signed LINK's vendor agreement. Any resumes submitted from unapproved vendors will be considered unsolicited, and LINK will not be obligated to pay a referral fee.