| Location | Allentown, Pennsylvania |
Role summarySupport and stabilize the Ventomatic® installed base, reducing downtime and improving safety and repeatability across GIROMAT®, INFILROT®, POLIMAT®, and VENTOSORT®/VENTOCHECK® systems. Deliver clear technical findings and translate them into actionable next steps (repairs, upgrades, spare parts, training).
Key responsibilities
Troubleshoot equipment across mechanical, electrical, pneumatic/electropneumatic, and PLC/HMI domains.
Perform alignments/synchronization, functional testing (vacuum, weighing repeatability, recipes/setpoints, networks), and support commissioning when required.
Produce a structured post-visit report within 48 hours including findings, tagged photos/versions/serials, quick wins, and a prioritized spare parts list.
Lead with safety: apply LOTO, verify guarding/interlocks, stop work if unsafe, and coach operators/maintenance on safe adjustments.
Required qualifications
3–5+ years supporting packaging/palletizing lines or industrial automation (cement/bulk handling preferred).
PLC/HMI exposure with Siemens TIA Portal plus one of: Beckhoff TwinCAT or Allen-Bradley Studio 5000.
Experience with at least two VFD families (ABB, Siemens, Nidec/Control Techniques, PowerFlex, etc.).
Ability to read electrical/pneumatic drawings and troubleshoot from field signals to program logic.
Strong English and professional customer communication; 70–80% travel within the U.S. (occasional LATAM).
Nice to have
Direct Ventomatic® equipment experience; network diagnostics (Profinet/EtherCAT/EtherNet/IP, CANbus/Optical Bridge).
Safety credentials (OSHA/MSHA/NFPA-70E, fall protection).