Vantage is a leading supplier of naturally derived specialty ingredients and formulations that cater to the evolving needs of industrial and consumer markets. Through our chemistries, our customer focus and our global footprint, we are ENABLING TOMORROW’S SOLUTIONS TODAY. As a company on the move, you’ll be working as part of a collaborative team and getting to know the cultural diversity of our world. We learn from each other to constantly improve, adapt and iterate. We value the voice and talent of our colleagues by empowering them to drive their unique ideas to completion. We’re convinced that exceptionally motivated employees produce outstanding results. Most importantly, we know you’re going to like it here. For more information visit: www.vantagegrp.com or LinkedIn/vantage **POSITION SUMMARY** We have an open Field Service Engineer opportunity at Vantage. This is a key role on our sales team. We are seeking a dynamic and sharp professional with technical experience who can add significant value to the business and our customers. The role will be based out of a remote office. It is essential to be near a major airport. To be successful in this role, we are seeking an individual with familiarity of commercial excellence, proven value capture and the flexibility to travel extensively. **POSITION SCOPE** The Field Engineer role will focus on the installation, technical optimization, and troubleshooting of our equipment located within customer facilities. Responsible to schedule, coordinate, and monitor assigned equipment installation projects. Also focused on data generation from field observations, training customer base, developing custom solutions to meet customer needs, and the promotion of our portfolio of our release agent and other consumable products. **ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES** Key responsibilities include, but are not limited to the following: + Preparing, scheduling, and coordinating of assigned field engineering projects. Activity will primarily be the installation of industrial bakery equipment within customer facilities located across North America. + Responsible for equipment maintenance, updating, and optimization. Ensures machinery is operating at desired customer specifications. + Interacts with clients to interpret their project requirements and design equipment solution to meet those needs. + Work closely with Equipment Manufacturing and Sales team to deliver solutions to the customer. + Communicating with Engineering & Equipment Manager regarding forecasting and installation activity. Involved in all aspects of the planning, design, build, and installation of the equipment into the end user facility. + Ensure installed equipment is compliant with standards, codes, policies, practices, and specifications. These include regulatory and international guidelines, as well as those of the customer. + Offers off-site technical support to customers. + To carry out all activities in a safe and professional manner following Company procedures to ensure that all work is properly done and documented. + Collaborate with Account Align Team Leader and other members of the team to ensure alignment on priorities. + Build and develop new and existing accounts and manage sales opportunities in sync with business and account strategies. + Build and develop new and existing accounts and manage sales opportunities in sync with business and account strategies. Note: The duties listed above are not all inclusive and may be subject to periodic updating or revision. **The Ideal Candidate** **Desired Background** Bachelor of Science in Engineering, Technical Sciences, or a related discipline desired. Equivalent experience in lieu of degree accepted 3+ years of experience in field engineering, project management, field operations, or equipment integration. **Knowledge, Skills & Talents** More specifically, we would seek the following attributes and competencies for the position: + Full time position working 5 days per week. Some weekend travel required. + Flexible schedule available + Experience reading electrical schematics and CAD diagrams. + Required to use hand tools and perform electrical wiring in the field. + Physical requirements include lifting up to 60 pounds and ability to stand on your feet for 8+ hours. + Advanced skill in MS Office Suite of tools. Comfortable with data tracking, document preparation, and report writing. + Ability to travel domestically and internationally as required. Travel 40% - 60% of the time. + Must have good verbal communication skills and be able to write technical reports or documents for either internal or external use. + Good interpersonal skills are needed as the person interfaces substantially within the business and customer base. + Ability to diagnose electrical and automation problems within equipment. Able to determine and implement solutions. Vantage is a leading supplier of naturally derived specialty ingredients and formulations that cater to the evolving needs of industrial and consumer markets. Through our chemistries, our customer focus and our global footprint, we are Enabling Tomorrow's Solutions Today. As a company on the move, you’ll be working as part of a collaborative team and getting to know the cultural diversity of our world. We learn from each other to constantly improve, adapt and iterate. We value the voice and talent of our colleagues by empowering them to drive their unique ideas to completion. We’re convinced that exceptionally motivated employees produce outstanding results. Most importantly, we know you’re going to like it here.