Electrical Field Applications Engineer – Travel‑Heavy Role

8700 SEW-Eurodrive, Inc.; DeSoto (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Life Insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid Vacation

Holiday Pay

Education Assistance

Onsite Clinic

Job summary

8700 SEW-Eurodrive, Inc. is seeking a skilled technical specialist to provide troubleshooting and repair of SEW-EURODRIVE electronic controllers and electro-mechanical equipment at customer sites.

The role includes frequent domestic and international travel and a pay range of $70,000 to $85,000 annually. Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering or related field and 1–3 years' experience with industrial VFD drives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering/technology or equivalent.
• 1–3 years' experience with industrial VFD drives.
• Ability to read parts lists, catalogs, price books and factory instructions.
• Understand nomenclature and product numbering for SEW-EURODRIVE products.
• Operate test instruments (multimeter, scopes, strip chart recorders).
• Experience with AC variable frequency controllers and servo motor controllers.
• Knowledge of PLC types and ability to troubleshoot/modify programs.
• Experience with industrial fieldbus (DeviceNet, Profibus) preferred.
• 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 on SEW-EURODRIVE products.
• Frequent travel domestically and overseas for company business.
• Overnight travel and occasional evenings/weekends as required.
• Perform other tasks as requested.

Skills

Read parts lists, catalogs, pricebooks

Read nomenclature and product numbers

Operate test instruments

AC VFD drives experience

PLC knowledge and troubleshooting

Industrial fieldbus (DeviceNet, Profis

Education

Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering/technology or equivalent

Tools

Multimeter

Oscilloscopes

Strip chart recorders

Job description

8700 SEW-Eurodrive, Inc. is seeking a skilled technical specialist to provide troubleshooting and repair of SEW-EURODRIVE electronic controllers and electro-mechanical equipment at customer sites.

The role includes frequent domestic and international travel and a pay range of $70,000 to $85,000 annually. Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering or related field and 1–3 years' experience with industrial VFD drives.