Field Applications Engineer – Electrical Drives & Controls

SEW-Eurodrive, Inc.; DeSoto (TX); On-site; USD 73,000 - 98,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental and Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

401(k) with 200% company match

Paid Vacation

Holiday Pay

Paid Parental Leave

Onsite Clinic Services

Education Assistance Programs

Wellness Resources

Uniform subsidies

Job summary

SEW-EURODRIVE, INC. is seeking an Application Engineer to provide technical assistance and hands-on troubleshooting at customer sites, with travel to diverse locations. The role includes phone support, on-site repairs, and maintaining technical documentation.

The ideal candidate has a technical degree and 1–3 years’ experience with VFDs, PLCs, and related controls, plus willingness to travel internationally when required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering/technology or equivalent.
• 1–3 years’ experience with industrial VFD drives.
• Read parts lists, catalogs and factory instructions.
• Read control wiring diagrams and service procedures.
• Experience with AC variable frequency controllers and servo drives.

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 relating to SEW-EURODRIVE products and applications.
• Frequent travel domestically and overseas; overnight stays as needed.
• Perform other tasks as requested.

Skills

Electrical engineering

Troubleshooting

Field service

Travel to customer sites

Education

Bachelors in Electrical Engineering or Technology

Tools

Multimeter

Oscilloscope

Strip chart recorder

Test instruments

Job description

SEW-EURODRIVE, INC. is seeking an Application Engineer to provide technical assistance and hands-on troubleshooting at customer sites, with travel to diverse locations. The role includes phone support, on-site repairs, and maintaining technical documentation.

The ideal candidate has a technical degree and 1–3 years’ experience with VFDs, PLCs, and related controls, plus willingness to travel internationally when required.