Field Service Engineer | Bristol

Power Electronics; Bristol; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Permanent Contract

Company Vehicle

Long-term career plan

Job summary

Power Electronics is seeking electrical and maintenance technicians/engineers to join their team in Bristol. The role involves commissioning solar inverters, troubleshooting, and maintaining heavy electrical equipment. Successful candidates will be well-versed in electrical systems and customer-focused.

This full-time position offers a permanent contract with a company vehicle provided and opportunities for a long-term career plan within a leading renewable energy company.

Qualifications

• 3+ years in similar environments is preferred.
• Strong electrical aptitude with hands-on skills.

Responsibilities

• Start-up and commissioning of solar inverters at customers' photovoltaic solar plants.
• Conduct testing of PE inverters to ensure proper functionality.
• Diagnose and troubleshoot technical issues related to PE inverters.
• Prepare and submit records of commissioning activities.

Skills

Commissioning

Troubleshooting

Maintenance

Calibration

Monitoring

Repair of heavy electrical equipment

Education

Intermediate and/or Advanced Degree in Electricity and Electronics

University Degree in Electrical Engineering

Job description

Join Power Electronics and Be Part of the Shift Toward a Sustainable Future

About Power Electronics

At Power Electronics, we believe in a cleaner, more efficient, and sustainable future driven by technological innovation. We are global leaders in renewable energy and power electronics, with a presence in over 36 countries and a team of more than 3,000 professionals united by a single purpose: transforming energy into progress.

Every day, we design solutions that drive change toward a more responsible world—for the planet and for future generations.

The role

We are searching for electrical and maintenance technicians/ engineers. Ideal applicants will possess a wide range of skillset, of which commissioning, troubleshooting, maintenance, calibration, monitoring and repair of heavy electrical equipment. Successful applicants possess strong electrical aptitudes and knowledge, hands‑on skills and he/she is a problem solver, who is flexible and attentive to customers' needs.

As part of our team, you’ll contribute directly to the development of solutions that make a real difference. Your main responsibilities will include:

• Start‑up and commissioning of solar inverters at customers' photovoltaic solar plants.


• Configure Power Electronics' (PE) inverters according to project requirements, including setting up communication protocols, grid settings, and operational parameters.


• Conduct testing of PE inverters to ensure proper functionality and performance, including voltage checks, frequency measurements, and power output testing under various operating conditions.


• Integrate PE inverters into the overall photovoltaic system, including connecting inverters to solar panels, batteries (if applicable), and electrical distribution systems, while ensuring compliance with safety and regulatory standards.


• Execute commissioning procedures for PE inverters, which may include system startup, calibration of sensors, verification of protection functions, and synchronization with the electrical grid (if applicable).


• Diagnose and troubleshoot technical issues related to PE inverters, such as communication errors, electrical faults, or performance deviations, and implement corrective actions to resolve problems and ensure system reliability.


• Prepare and submit accurate records of commissioning activities such as Work Reports (using Power On Support), including test results, inverter configurations, and commissioning reports, to ensure compliance with project requirements and regulatory standards as well as JSA Reports.


• Provide training and technical support to installation teams, maintenance personnel, and end‑users on inverter operation, troubleshooting procedures, and maintenance requirements.


• Travel based on operations demands.


• Other responsibilities may be assigned.

What We’re Looking For

• Education: Intermediate and/or Advanced Degree in Electricity and Electronics and/or University Degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronics or similar.


• Professional Experience: 3+ years in similar environments.

Why Choose Power Electronics?

• Permanent Contract (No Agency).


• Full time position.


• Company Vehicle provided.


• Solid Project.


• Long term career plan.

Our Commitment

At Power Electronics, we promote equal opportunity, diversity, and professional development in an inclusive, transparent, and respectful environment. We value individuals for their professional contributions and uphold the principles of integrity, equality, transparency, and civic responsibility.

We are committed to providing equal access to employment and career development, regardless of gender, marital status, age, social background, religion or beliefs, sexual orientation or identity, gender expression, sexual characteristics, or language.

Ready to Drive the Change?

Join Power Electronics and be part of a company that powers the future of sustainable energy.