Electrical Engineer

Sulzer; Pasadena (CA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance (medical, dental, and

Health Savings Account (HSA)

401(k) with 6% company match

Paid time off and paid holidays

Paid parental leave

Gym membership and wellness program

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Disability insurance (short- and long‑

Job summary

Sulzer is seeking an Electrical Engineer to support engineering and field operations at its Pasadena, TX facility. The role balances on-site field service, shop support, and customer-facing reporting, with training provided on onboarding and cross-disciplinary development for long-term success.

The ideal candidate has 0–4 years in electrical engineering, exposure to motor/transformer/switchgear work, and a strong basic power theory understanding.

Qualifications

• 0–4 years of experience in Electrical Engineering or related field.
• Exposure to motor repair, transformer design, switchgear design/testing.
• Solid understanding of basic power theory.
• Willingness to perform hands-on field and shop work.
• Strong written communication for customer reports.
• Open to interdisciplinary training during onboarding.

Responsibilities

• Perform on-site field service, preventive maintenance, and troubleshooting on electromechanical equipment.
• Prepare and deliver clear field service reports to customers.
• Support shop-based electromechanical projects and repairs.
• Prioritize and comply with internal safety initiatives and procedures.
• Participate in day-to-day operational activities.
• Support project coordination and basic project management as proficiency increases.

Skills

Electrical Engineering

Field service

Technical reporting

Power electronics

Switchgear design

Motor testing

Troubleshooting

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Job description

Sulzer is a leading engineering company with a proud heritage of innovation. Join our global team to grow your expertise and develop innovative solutions that enable a prosperous and more sustainable society.

About the role

This role is a hands-on Electrical Engineering position supporting both engineering and field operations at Sulzer’s Pasadena, TX facility. The Electrical Engineer will split time between engineering team objectives, on-site field service work, shop engineering support, and customer-facing field service reporting.

The position requires a balance of practical, hands-on responsibilities and engineering tasks. Training will be provided as part of the onboarding process, and Sulzer supports cross-disciplinary development to ensure long-term success in the role.

• Perform on-site field service, preventive maintenance, and troubleshooting on electromechanical equipment
• Prepare and deliver clear, timely field service reports to customers
• Support shop-based electromechanical projects and repairs
• Prioritize and comply with internal safety initiatives and procedures
• Participate hands-on in day-to-day operational activities
• Support project coordination and basic project management activities as proficiency increases

Job Requirements

• 0–4 years of experience in Electrical Engineering or a related field (entry-level candidates welcome)
• Exposure to or experience with:
  • Electric motor and generator repair, testing, or design
  • Transformer repair and design
  • Switchgear design, testing, and diagnostics
  • Power semiconductor devices
• Solid understanding of basic power theory
• Working knowledge of:
  • Operation of induction motors
  • Operation of synchronous motors
  • Transformer principles
  • Semiconductor operation
  • Winding insulation testing
• Ability and willingness to perform hands-on field and shop work
• Strong written communication skills for technical and customer reports
• Willingness to learn through on-the-job and cross-disciplinary training

Mandatory Attributes

• Self-motivated and eager to learn
• Able to take ownership of assigned tasks and complete them accurately and on time
• Comfortable working in both field and shop environments
• Open to interdisciplinary training during the onboarding period

What we offer you

• Competitive health, dental, and vision insurance
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• 401(k) with 6% company match
• Paid time off and paid holidays
• Paid parental leave
• Gym membership and wellness program
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Short- and long-term disability insurance

Sulzer is an equal opportunity employer. We believe in the strength of a diverse workforce and are committed to offering an inclusive work environment.

We are proud to be recognized as a Top Employer 2026 in Brazil, Canada, China, Finland, Germany, Ireland, Mexico, Switzerland, South Africa, the UK and the USA.