Technical Services and Applications Engineer

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Koh America

Koh America is a sales and services subsidiary of Koh Technology, the global leader in AI and the design and manufacture of optical inspection equipment, software systems, peripherals, and services, with wide applications in the electronics manufacturing, industrial, automotive, military, and medical fields, and innovative research and development for defining the future of technology for numerous other industries and applications.

Job Title: Technical Services & Applications Engineer

Job Type: Full-time

Location: Southeast US – (TN, GA, AL)

Job Summary

Provide exceptional customer service in the installation, servicing, and maintenance of Koh machines and related systems and peripherals. Provides professional and thorough training for customers and colleagues on the operation, maintenance, and programming of machines and systems, as well as develop and provide effective product demos for customers at various customer or partner sites, as well as at industry trade shows, both domestic and international. Provide professional technical support, both remotely and on-site.

Principal Accountabilities

• Plan installations by coordinating customer support logistics and site preparation
• Install Koh machines and systems, ensuring customer acceptance and satisfaction in a timely manner
• Train customers and colleagues on proper operation, maintenance, programming and best practices of Koh machines and systems
• Monitor customers’ workflow, work methods, processes, and utilization of Koh machines and systems
• Recommend and oversee operational, process, utilization, or other improvements to achieve optimal performance of machines and systems
• Provide all necessary services to customers and partners to ensure and maintain greatest customer satisfaction, as well as maximize Koh America’s business results
• Provide technical support, preventive and corrective maintenance, machine and process audits and assessments, and other related services
• Effectively troubleshoot and resolve machine, system, and process issues
• Repair, upgrade, and retrofit machines and systems with Koh hardware, spare parts, and software solutions
• Provide network and software installations and support as needed for Koh machines and systems
• Provide installation, maintenance, and general technical support of KYA training and demo machines and systems
• Collect and analyze machine and system data as needed
• Complete professional, accurate, and effective technical, installation, training, evaluation, demo and expense reports in accord with company and guidelines and policies
• Provide exceptional support and collaboration to direct and indirect sales channels in all pre and post-sales activities, teleconferences, elaboration and preparation of proposals and quotations, demos, and evaluations

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in a technical discipline, or relevant Associate’s Degree, or equivalent studies in vocational or military training
• Knowledge of electronics manufacturing, robotics, PCB assembly, and/or AI; 2-4 years of experience desired
• Excellent oral and written communication, interpersonal, and problem-solving skills
• Strong computer, software, and networking skills; strong mechanical aptitude
• 2D/3D AOI and 3D SPI programming, operation, and maintenance experience,
• 75% or more travel, domestic and international (valid U.S. or Canadian Passport, required).
• Able to work effectively and independently with minimal supervision
• Ability to readily understand and interpret detailed documents, drawing, and specifications.
• Must be able to communicate clearly in in giving effective presentations
• Must be able to communicate clearly and effectively with colleagues and customers
• Proactive, with good organizational, administrative, project management, and teamwork skills; detail-oriented
• Able to work under pressure and time constraints; handle challenging and unexpected situations in the field
• Valid U.S. or Canadian driver’s license and good driving record

Physical Demands and Work Environment

• Requires the ability to use a computer on a frequent basis
• Ability to travel to customer sites on next-flight basis is routinely required, along with occasional attendance at training courses, company meetings, technical conferences, or other job-related events and activities
• Ability to perform duties of this job in noisy environments, working near moving parts and machinery, being exposed to vibration, or other situations commonly incurred in light industrial manufacturing environments
• Ability to occasionally move heavy objects in a safe manner

Benefits

• Health/Dental/Vision/Life Insurance at no employee premium (including dependent coverage)
• 401K retirement plan with 5% matching
• Generous PTO and paid holidays