Applications Engineer (Electrical)

SEW-EURODRIVE - USA; DeSoto (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid vacation

Paid holidays

Education assistance

Onsite clinic

Parental leave

Job summary

SEW-EURODRIVE USA is seeking a technical support specialist to provide on-site and remote troubleshooting of SEW-EURODRIVE electronic controllers and electro-mechanical equipment, with frequent travel to customer sites.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering or technology and 1–3 years' experience with industrial VFD drives, PLCs, and electrical test instruments.

Compensation ranges from $70,000 to $85,000 yearly with comprehensive benefits beginning day one.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering or technology.
• 1–3 years’ experience with industrial VFD drives.
• Ability to read parts lists, catalogs and price books.
• Understanding of SEW-EURODRIVE product nomenclature.
• Experience with AC variable frequency controllers and servo motor controllers.
• Knowledge of PLCs and ability to troubleshoot programs.
• Familiarity with industrial fieldbus (DeviceNet, Profibus).
• Ability to read control wiring diagrams.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical assistance and troubleshooting/repair at customer sites.
• Provide technical assistance over the phone.
• Inspect and repair SEW-EURODRIVE products.
• Catalog and maintain technical information for SEW products.
• Travel domestically and overseas for required assignments, including after-hours as needed.
• Perform other duties as requested.

Skills

Electrical engineering degree

VFD drives experience

Test instruments (multimeter, oscillos

AC variable frequency controllers

Servo motor controllers

PLC knowledge & troubleshooting

Industrial fieldbus (DeviceNet/Profib

Reading wiring diagrams

Education

Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering/technology

Tools

Oscilloscopes

Multimeter

Strip chart recorders

Job description

About The Role

Currently the position involves providing technical assistance and troubleshooting/repair of SEW-EURODRIVE electronic controllers and other electro-mechanical equipment which includes frequent travel to Customer sites.

Pay Range $70,000 to $85,000 annually

Compensation will be based on experience, skills, and qualifications. Candidates with additional relevant degrees or certifications and extensive experience may be considered for the higher end of the salary range.

Top eight skills and abilities being sought for this position:

• Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering/technology or equivalent, plus 1-3 years’ experience with industrial VFD drives.


• Ability to read and understand parts lists, catalogs, price books, general factory instructions and SEW-EURODRIVE customer service procedures.


• Ability to understand nomenclature and number assignments of the SEW-EURODRIVE products.


• Ability to operate various test instruments, i.e. multimeter, oscilloscopes, strip chart recorders, etc.


• Must have experience with AC variable frequency controllers and servo motor controllers.


• Knowledge of various types of PLC’s and ability to troubleshoot and modify programs.


• Experience with industrial fieldbus (DeviceNet, Profibus) preferred.


• Ability to read control wiring diagrams.

Top six actual tasks being sought for this position:

• Provide technical assistance and troubleshooting/repair of SEW-EURODRIVE electronic and electro/mechanical products at customer’s site.


• Provide technical assistance over the phone.


• Inspect and effect repairs of SEW products.


• Catalog and maintain technical information relating to SEW-EURODRIVE products and applications.


• Frequently travel on Company business to any required destination domestically as well as overseas. Frequently stay overnight for extended periods of time, obtain lodging, and occasionally conduct business in the evenings, weekends, and holidays outside of normal business hours.


• Perform other tasks as requested.

A 10% shift premium is paid for 2nd and 3rd shift positions.

SEW-EURODRIVE provides a generous benefits package to all full time employee. These benefits start on DAY ONE!

There is no monthly premium required for Employee's coverage:

• Medical Insurance - Includes Medical, Dental, Vision, Audio, and Prescription Drug coverage + $125 annual reimbursement for purchase of eligible vitamins & minerals


• Life Insurance worth 2.5 times annual base pay. Includes Accidental Death & Dismemberment


• Disability - Includes both Short Term Disability and Long Term Disability


• Flexible Spending Account (FSA) for Medical and/or Dependent Care Made available annually during open enrollment


• Timely Evaluations with potential for a pay increase


• Paid Vacation - 2-weeks of vacation accrual per year to start, which increases after five years and ten years of service


• Holiday Pay - Twelve (12) paid holidays per year


• Retirement Benefits - Includes 401(k) with Profit Sharing Contribution and 200% Company Match on the first 3% that you defer to your 401K account


• Additional Paid Time Off (PTO) for hourly positions - Unused time is paid out annually


• Paid Parental Leave - To assist and support new parents with balancing work and family matters


• Onsite Clinic Services - On location medical services by licensed providers at no cost to employees


• Education Assistance Programs - Student Loan Repayment / Tuition Assistance options


• Counseling Resources - Easy and convenient access to professional counseling services online


• Wellness Resources - Utilizing a comprehensive, interactive, and personalized wellness program with potential to earn points for awards / gift cards


• Uniforms/Subsidies - Uniform subsidies and/or uniforms are provided for applicable roles, based on job requirements


• Safety Shoes - A subsidy for the annual purchase of OSHA approved safety shoes, based on job requirements


• Employee Assistance Programs - program to help employees navigate challenging life circumstances

Additional job requirements and responsibilities would be discussed during the interview process.