Field Electrical Applications Engineer - Startup & Global Support

Gasbarre Products; DuBois (Clearfield County); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Gasbarre Products in DuBois, PA is seeking an Electrical Applications Engineer to program, debug, and support electrical and control systems on press equipment. The role is customer‑facing with approximately 50% travel to domestic and international locations.

You will lead startup, troubleshooting, and system validation efforts in collaboration with field service and engineering teams. The ideal candidate has 3+ years in PLC/HMI programming, controls troubleshooting, and experience with

Qualifications

• Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Electro‑Mechanical Engineering, or related technical field preferred.
• Minimum 3+ years of experience in PLC/HMI programming, controls troubleshooting, or industrial automation.
• Experience with large automated machinery or press equipment is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Engineer, design, and modify control programs from concept through startup using Rockwell, Siemens, Mitsubishi, and other specified software platforms.
• Perform programming, setup, and troubleshooting for PLCs, VFDs, HMI/SCADA, motion control, and industrial networks.
• Lead on-site and remote startup, debug, commissioning, and system validation activities.
• Diagnose and resolve electrical and controls‑related field issues, working with customers and internal service teams.
• Collaborate with mechanical engineers to support system layouts, panel design, sequence of operations, and integration.
• Ensure electrical systems conform to safety standards, codes, and technical specifications.
• Create and maintain control panel drawings, wiring schematics, BOMs, and documentation.
• Support development of operations manuals, troubleshooting guides, and customer training content.
• Assist with aftermarket service activities including controls upgrades, modifications, and retrofit support.
• Serve as a technical resource to field service technicians and customers for electrical and programming issues.

Skills

Allen Bradley / Rockwell Studio 5000

FactoryTalk View

Mitsubishi controls

Siemens TIA Portal

AutoCAD Electrical

Troubleshooting

Field service experience

Microsoft Office

Customer communication

Education

Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Electro‑Mechanical Engineering, or related technical field preferred

Job description

Gasbarre Products in DuBois, PA is seeking an Electrical Applications Engineer to program, debug, and support electrical and control systems on press equipment. The role is customer‑facing with approximately 50% travel to domestic and international locations.

You will lead startup, troubleshooting, and system validation efforts in collaboration with field service and engineering teams. The ideal candidate has 3+ years in PLC/HMI programming, controls troubleshooting, and experience with