Field Electrical Applications Engineer

The Recruiting Hive; Washington (Washington County); On-site; USD 85,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with company matching

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Paid time off

Collaborative, hands-on team

Job summary

The Recruiting Hive is seeking an Electrical Application Engineer to join a field‑oriented role working with customers, sales and product teams. You will translate requirements into engineered solutions, design and configure systems, and support installation, testing, and commissioning.

The role emphasizes hands‑on engineering in industrial environments, including field visits, troubleshooting, and technical training for customers and internal teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or Electronics Engineering.
• 5+ years of technical field, applications engineering, or similar hands‑on experience.
• Experience in oil & gas, mining, power generation, heavy industrial environments.
• Familiarity with sensor technologies, industrial monitoring, electronics, and network communications.
• Knowledge of industrial protocols (Modbus, 4–20mA, relay logic).

Responsibilities

• Develop deep product and application expertise across industrial markets.
• Collaborate with sales to translate customer requirements into technical solutions.
• Design customized solutions and configure standard products for specific applications.
• Prepare drawings, technical documentation, and training materials.
• Provide field support from installation to startup and commissioning.

Skills

Electrical Engineering

Customer communication

Troubleshooting

Field engineering

Industrial environments

RFIs and RFQs

Education

Bachelors in Electrical/Electronics Engineering

Tools

Allen-Bradley controls

AutoCAD

HMI systems

Modbus / 4–20mA

Job description

The Recruiting Hive is seeking an Electrical Application Engineer to join a field‑oriented role working with customers, sales and product teams. You will translate requirements into engineered solutions, design and configure systems, and support installation, testing, and commissioning.

The role emphasizes hands‑on engineering in industrial environments, including field visits, troubleshooting, and technical training for customers and internal teams.