Engineer III, Field Service

Voith Paper; Springfield (OR); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition reimbursement

Climate-Neutral Footprint Worldwide

401K with generous company match

Job summary

Voith Paper is seeking an Engineer III, Field Service in Springfield, Oregon to lead field service proposals, site assessments and execution planning. The role requires reading blueprints, coordinating with customers, and ensuring safety and quality controls.

Travel will be extensive (70%+). A preferred engineering degree and 2+ years in the paper/power/chemical sectors are desirable, with strong leadership and communication capabilities to drive successful field projects.

Qualifications

• Preferred Degree in Engineering or equivalent industry experience.
• 2+ years of experience and technical understanding of the Paper, Power or Chemical Industry preferred.
• Project management experience.

Responsibilities

• Develop concepts, execution plans and cost estimates for field service scope of proposals.
• Understands technical requirements as well as legal/regional regulations.
• Clarifies with customers and ensures availability of all required information.
• Participates in site assessments.
• Prepares specifications for purchased services/supplies and evaluates bids/offers.
• Identifies risks and opportunities during proposal phase and defines contingency plans.
• Facilitates project startup and details field service concept/plans during project execution.
• Participates in design review meetings and ensures field related design considerations.
• Develops and ensures availability of project specific procedures and safety assessments.
• Determines site layouts, tooling/fixtures, and site infrastructure requirements.
• Ensures availability of HSE and quality plans and documents.
• Supports project managers and site managers in executing the field service scope of projects.
• Monitors target achievement regarding quality, schedule, costs and supports corrective actions.
• Facilitates identification and allocation of required internal and external resources.
• Provides technical support and advice to field sites.
• Travel is required 70+ percent of the time.

Skills

Blueprint reading

Verbal communication

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Analytical skills

Leadership

Microsoft Office

Sales & customer service

Time management

Problem solving

Education

Engineering degree preferred

2+ years experience in Paper/Power/Chemical

Tools

MS Office Suite

Job description

About The Voith Group

The Voith Group is a global technology company. With its broad portfolio of systems, products, services and digital applications, Voith sets standards in the markets of energy, paper, raw materials and transport & automotive. Founded in 1867, the company today has around 20,700 employees, sales of € 4,8 billion and locations in over 60 countries worldwide and is thus one of the larger family-owned companies in Europe.

About The Voith Group

The Voith Group is a global technology company. With its broad portfolio of systems, products, services and digital applications, Voith sets standards in the markets of energy, paper, raw materials and transport & automotive. Founded in 1867, the company today has around 20,700 employees, sales of € 4,8 billion and locations in over 60 countries worldwide and is thus one of the larger family-owned companies in Europe.

Voith Paper is Hiring For:

Engineer III, Field Service

Springfield, OR

Reasons you’ll love working here

• Flexibility with Work/Life Balance
• Competitive Compensation and Benefits Package
• 401K with generous company match
• Climate-Neutral Footprint Worldwide
• Tuition reimbursement

Reasons you’ll love working here

• Flexibility with Work/Life Balance
• Competitive Compensation and Benefits Package
• 401K with generous company match
• Climate-Neutral Footprint Worldwide
• Tuition reimbursement

Summary

In this role, the incumbent is responsible for selling, quoting, planning, and managing field service scope of projects within budget, time, safety, and under consideration of all Field Service relevant aspects.

Responsibilities

• Develops concepts, execution plans and cost estimates for field service scope of proposals.
• Understands technical requirements as well as legal/regional regulations.
• Facilitates clarifications with customers and ensures availability of all required information.
• Participates in site assessments.
• Prepares specifications for purchased services/supplies and evaluates bids/offers.
• Identifies risks and opportunities during proposal phase and defines contingency plans.
• Facilitates project startup and details field service concept/plans during project execution.
• Participates in design review meetings and ensures field related design considerations.
• Develops and ensures availability of project specific procedures and safety assessments.
• Determines site layouts, tooling/fixtures, and site infrastructure requirements.
• Ensures availability of HSE and quality plans and documents.
• Supports project managers and site managers in executing the field service scope of projects.
• Monitors target achievement regarding quality, schedule, costs and supports corrective actions.
• Facilitates identification and allocation of required internal and external resources.
• Provides technical support and advice to field sites.
• Travel is required 70+ percent of the time.

Required Skills/Abilities

• Capable of reading and interpreting blueprints, specifications, schedules, and budgets.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal, sales, and customer service skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills.
• Strong supervisory and leadership skills.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills.
• Excellent sales and customer service skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills.
• Strong supervisory and leadership skills.
• Ability to prioritize tasks and to delegate them when appropriate.
• Ability to function well in a high‑paced and at times stressful environment.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.

Education and Experience

• Preferred Degree in Engineering or equivalent industry experience
• 2+ years of experience and technical understanding of the Paper, Power or Chemical Industry preferred
• Project management experience

Physical Requirements

• Prolonged periods of standing within an office and field site environment
• Must have excellent hand‑eye coordination
• Must wear ear protection at times
• This job description is not all encompassing; however, it is intended to be a general description of the responsibilities of this position.

Voith US Inc. is an EEO/AA/VEVRAA compliant Federal Contractor and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, protected veteran status, or any other classification protected by federal, state, or local law. We welcome everyone to apply, especially those individuals who are underrepresented in the industry including people of color, LGBTQI+ community, women, individuals with disabilities (both seen and unseen), Veterans, people of any age or family status. We embrace the competitive advantage that diversity brings and we strive to create a working environment that is inclusive of thought and talent.