Field Electrical Applications Engineer

True North Consultants, Inc.; Washington (Washington County); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with company matching

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid time off

Collaborative, hands-on team"

Job summary

True North Consultants, Inc. is seeking an Electrical Application Engineer who thrives on solving complex technical problems, works directly with customers, and translates real-world challenges into practical engineered solutions.

This role sits at the intersection of engineering, sales, product development, and the customer, from concept through installation, commissioning, and ongoing support. You’ll partner with sales, design customized solutions, perform calculations, and provide training

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical/ Electronics Engineering or closely related discipline.
• 5+ years of technical field, applications engineering, or similar hands-on engineering experience.
• Experience within oil & gas, mining, power generation, heavy industrial, or similar environments.
• Familiarity with sensor technologies, industrial monitoring systems, electronics, and network communications.
• Working knowledge of Modbus, 4–20mA, relay logic, and other common industrial protocols.
• Understanding of hazardous locations, classifications, and equipment ratings.
• Strong troubleshooting and diagnostic skills.
• Ability to translate complex technical information into language customers and non-technical users can understand.
• Strong technical writing and documentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop deep expertise in the company's products, technologies, and applications across industrial markets.
• Partner with sales professionals to understand customer requirements and recommend the right technical solution.
• Translate customer needs into practical, manufacturable system and product solutions.
• Configure standard products and systems to meet application-specific requirements.
• Design customized solutions incorporating internal products as well as third-party technologies.
• Perform engineering calculations and technical analysis to support product selection and recommendations.
• Serve as a primary technical point of contact for customers throughout the sales and implementation process.
• Clearly communicate product capabilities, system functionality, and technical concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Create application drawings, technical documentation, specifications, and training materials.
• Support system design, testing, verification, installation, programming, commissioning, and startup activities.
• Troubleshoot equipment and systems in the field, over the phone, and through electronic support.
• Provide technical and product training to customers, sales teams, and other stakeholders.
• Test new and existing equipment to verify performance against engineering specifications.
• Help evaluate new products and determine their readiness for field deployment.
• Provide engineering teams with clear feedback regarding product performance, customer requirements, field issues, and potential improvements.
• Participate in the design and development of new products and product enhancements.
• Coordinate outside engineering resources when specialized expertise is required.
• Accompany sales professionals on customer visits and participate in technical presentations and conference calls.
• Support technical responses to RFIs and RFQs.
• Identify additional customer needs and opportunities that could lead to future products, applications, or business growth.

Skills

Electrical Engineering

Troubleshooting

Communication

Field engineering

Problem solving

Customer interaction

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Allen-Bradley controls

Ladder logic

HMI design

Industrial networking

Job description

True North Consultants, Inc. is seeking an Electrical Application Engineer who thrives on solving complex technical problems, works directly with customers, and translates real-world challenges into practical engineered solutions.

This role sits at the intersection of engineering, sales, product development, and the customer, from concept through installation, commissioning, and ongoing support. You’ll partner with sales, design customized solutions, perform calculations, and provide training