Service
Field Service Technician
Job Description

Are you passionate about solving complex pump and system challenges hands-on, delivering technical excellence directly to customers in the field? Then join our mission to pioneer smarter water solutions that reduce energy use and improve lives.

 

As our new Field Service Technician, you'll be performing repair, maintenance, and troubleshooting of pump systems both on-site and in-shop that ensure our customers' operations run reliably and efficiently. You'll be part of a diverse, supportive and inclusive culture that celebrates our differences and puts people first by fostering growth, well-being, and a sense of belonging.

 

This position reports directly to the Head of Service & Solutions for the Midwest and will be fully onsite at our Aurora IL facility.

 

What you will be doing:

 

As a key part of the Field Service team, you'll create impact by delivering expert technical service and proactive solutions that strengthen customer relationships and maximize equipment uptime.

 

Your main responsibilities include:

 

  • Disassemble, inspect, troubleshoot, repair, and reassemble pumps, pump systems, and accessories in-shop or at customer sites
  • Conduct risk assessments for every task and report on all Safety, Health, and Environment matters
  • Advise customers on system shortcomings, recommend preventive solutions, and identify sales leads for stakeholders
  • Prepare clear, complete service reports including warranty claims and working hours, ensuring timely submission
  • Support project execution including installation, commissioning, diagnostics, and maintenance under service level agreements
  • Continuously develop hands-on service capability and master the use of service tools and equipment

What makes you a great fit:

 

Above all, you're a hands-on technical professional with strong mechanical and electrical knowledge, a customer-first mindset, and the ability to work independently in fast-paced field environments. We'd also imagine that you are/have:

 

  • Technical education in electrical or mechanical engineering
  • A minimum of 2+ years of work experience in pump technology or a comparable industrial environment
  • Ability to travel approximately up to 50% of the time and mobilize for field work on short notice

 

 

It's a plus if you also:

 

  • Experience with SAP or similar enterprise resource planning systems
  • Familiarity with service agreement execution and warranty processes
  • Experience with commissioning and installation of rotating equipment

 

 

The salary range for this position is $26.00 to $37.00 per hour.   Individual pay will be determined based on market location and the candidate’s profile. The range listed is just one component of Grundfos’s total compensation and benefits package for employees. Total compensation includes paid time off, paid holidays, merit increases, bonuses, and employee stock purchase programs, etc. To learn more about our benefits, please visit: Grundfos Benefits 

Why you will love working here:

 

We care! Day to day, you can look forward to:

 

  • A working environment built around your needs
  • Annual bonuses, health insurance and a strong focus on well-being activities.
  • Three days' additional paid leave for volunteering in your community.
  • Access to on-demand training and learning sessions and carefully structured programs to pursue personal and professional development opportunities.

 

To get to know us better, follow us on LinkedIn or  Youtube. Check out Meet Our People to get to know some of your future colleagues and why they love working at Grundfos.

 

Qualified candidates must be authorized to work in the U.S. without the need for employment-based visa sponsorship now or in the future.

 

Grundfos is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other characteristics protected by applicable law. Our hiring decisions are made on qualifications, merit,  and business needs. We encourage all individuals of all backgrounds to apply. Learn more about your Rights as an applicant. If require an accommodation to complete your application or interview, please contact hrservices@grundfos.com. We are committed to providing a fair and accessible hiring process.

 

Are you ready to unlock possibilities at Grundfos? Apply Today!

 

We look forward from hearing from you! 

Information at a Glance

Job details

Workplace:  Onsite Position
Job Location:  Aurora, Illinois, United States | Chicago, Illinois, United States
Contract Type:  Full-Time
Employment Type:  Regular

About Grundfos

Grundfos is one of the world’s leading water technology companies with more than 19.000 employees in 60+ countries all over the world. Our skills commit us to pioneering solutions to the world’s water and climate challenges and improve the quality of life for people. We dare to do things that others cannot or dare not do, as we believe innovation is not only a business opportunity, but an obligation. And what really matters to us is not short term profit, but the impact we make. By becoming part of our united powerful team, you too can drive this change no matter your role.

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We believe that the key to a work environment, where employees thrive and grow, is our ability to celebrate and value our differences in background, experiences and perspectives. In our recruitment process we welcome all professional people without consideration of age, colour, gender identity, national origin, physical or mental disability, ethnicity or religion.

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