Experienced UPS Field Service Technicians - Northern CA

TPS Talent LLC; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 95,000 - 102,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Life insurance

Job summary

A national recruiting firm is seeking an experienced UPS Field Service Engineer in San Francisco. In this role, you will perform maintenance and troubleshooting on critical power systems, ensuring optimal performance. Candidates should have 3 to 5 years of expertise in power electronics and strong communication skills. The position offers a competitive salary within the $95,000 - $102,000 range, along with benefits including health and life insurance. Join a reputable company that values your career growth and independence.

Qualifications

• 3 to 5+ years’ experience in critical power electronics.
• Physical capability to perform repeated bending and lifting up to 100 lbs.
• Willingness to work nights and weekends when necessary.

Responsibilities

• Commission, maintain, and support power electronics equipment at customer sites.
• Conduct design reviews, develop test procedures and reports.
• Perform preventive maintenance and respond to emergencies.

Skills

Critical power electronics troubleshooting

Use of hand tools and test equipment

Strong verbal and written communication

Customer service orientation

Ability to work independently

Resourcefulness

Familiarity with computer hardware/software

Education

Technical graduate from a two-year accredited engineering or technical school

3-5 years technician experience in related power electronics field

Tools

UPS systems

Batteries

PDUs

Test equipment

Job description

Experienced UPS Field Service Technicians - Northern CA

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Job Title: UPS Field Service Engineer
Location: San Francisco, CA
Job Type: Full-Time
Salary: $95,000 – $102,000 per year

About the Role

We are seeking a skilled UPS Field Service Engineer to bring expertise in power electronics and critical power systems to our team. This home-based role requires travel to customer sites within the region to perform start-ups, testing, troubleshooting, and maintenance of UPS and related equipment, ensuring optimal performance and reliability.

Key Responsibilities

• Commission, maintain, and provide emergency support for power electronics equipment at customer sites within your regional area.
• Conduct detailed design reviews focused on commissioning, develop test procedures and reports, and manage on-site testing activities.
• Perform preventive maintenance, respond to emergencies, and execute equipment start-ups or field modifications as needed.
• Participate in ongoing training sessions at company headquarters covering OEM units, SOPs, testing tools, and system rebuilds.
• Troubleshoot technical issues in collaboration with the support team to resolve equipment maintenance or operational challenges.
• Contribute to the creation and improvement of Methods of Procedures (MOPs) and consult with supervisors on complex issues.
• Complete timely and accurate Field Service Reports after each assignment.
• Other duties as assigned by management.

Qualifications

• 3 to 5+ years’ experience in critical power electronics, with ability to troubleshoot to component level on equipment such as UPS, batteries, PDUs, and STS units.
• Skilled in the use of hand tools and test equipment.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, with excellent customer service orientation.
• Proven ability to work independently and demonstrate resourcefulness.
• Physical capability to perform repeated bending and lifting up to 100 lbs as required.
• Willingness to work nights and weekends when necessary.
• Familiarity with general computer hardware and software applications.
• Previous experience with 3rd party UPS service is a plus.
• UPS OEM factory training or experience with Liebert/Emerson/Vertiv, APC/MGE/Schneider, Eaton/Powerware is required.
• Technical degree or military experience/training considered a plus.

Education

• Technical graduate from a two-year accredited engineering or technical school
  OR
• 3-5 years technician experience in related power electronics field
• Competitive salary within $95,000 - $102,000 range
• Health insurance
• Life insurance

Work Schedule

• Monday through Friday
• Occasional travel up to 25%

This is a fantastic opportunity for a motivated Field Service Engineer to join a reputable company and work with cutting-edge critical power technologies in a dynamic, supportive environment.

The pay range for this role is:

95,000 - 102,000 USD per year (San Francisco)