Director of Field Testing & Strategy (Remote)

talisman; United States; Remote; USD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

talisman seeks a Director of Field-Testing Engineering to own field-testing strategy and lead from the front on technically demanding projects. The role blends executive influence with hands-on technical credibility, allowing autonomy to run field operations while staying engaged with complex testing work.

Responsibilities include shaping testing strategy, mentoring top-tier teams, and maintaining strong customer partnerships.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of field testing, commissioning, or on-site engineering, with 5+ years in a leadership role.
• Proven track record leading teams and managing complex customer projects in the field.
• Hands-on experience with Omicron, Doble, Megger, and other industry-standard testing equipment.
• Deep technical knowledge of power systems, industrial systems, or large-scale infrastructure.
• Exceptional customer engagement skills - you build relationships that last.

Responsibilities

• Lead and own all field testing operations, driving alignment with customer requirements and project goals.
• Serve as the technical authority - setting the standard for rigor, best practice, and safety across every field activity.
• Build and execute strategic field-testing plans that fuel new customer acquisition and support ongoing technical projects.
• Be the expert in the room with customers - on-site troubleshooting, real-time problem-solving, and building trust that turns into long-term partnerships.
• Mentor and grow field engineering teams, building a culture of technical excellence and customer obsession.
• Draft proposals, scope projects, estimate labor/equipment costs, and own project logistics end-to-end.
• Partner with sales, product, and engineering leadership to translate field insight into business growth.
• Continuously push the bar on field testing methodology and innovation.

Skills

Field testing

Leadership

Project management

Customer engagement

Education

Bachelor's in Engineering

Tools

Omicron

Doble

Megger

Job description

talisman seeks a Director of Field-Testing Engineering to own field-testing strategy and lead from the front on technically demanding projects. The role blends executive influence with hands-on technical credibility, allowing autonomy to run field operations while staying engaged with complex testing work.

Responsibilities include shaping testing strategy, mentoring top-tier teams, and maintaining strong customer partnerships.