Field Engineer: Automation & Commissioning Expert

TMEIC Corporation; Roanoke (VA); On-site; USD 63,700 - 95,500; Full time

Job summary

TMEIC Corporation Americas in Roanoke, VA seeks a Technical Advisory Services engineer to coordinate installation and commissioning activities for assigned projects, ensuring they meet schedules and performance criteria.

The role covers hands-on commissioning of AC/DC drive systems, system software/hardware design, field trials, and client witness testing. A strong background in electrical power or automation is preferred, with relevant research or internship experience.

Qualifications

• MSEE or MSME with control automation coursework.
• Research project or thesis in electrical power systems, control system theory, software engineering, robotics, mechatronics, or AC/DC motor drives.
• Work experience as research assistant, intern, or co-op in the above areas.

Responsibilities

• Commission AC and DC drive systems and/or control software to meet design performance criteria.
• Perform tune up of closed loop regulators to ensure optimal equipment performance and meet design parameters.
• Troubleshoot and correct performance problems in complex control systems.
• Design, configure, and test system software and hardware to meet contractual requirements of assigned scope.
• Gather pertinent information from authorized sources to assess project requirements as related to assigned scope.
• Provide regular, accurate, and considered commissioning status reports to parties deemed appropriate to the situation.
• Lead respective process component of client witness system acceptance test of assigned scope.
• Recommend changes to commissioning procedures to improve system performance.
• Recommend software or hardware improvements to business unit engineering team.
• Maintain current safety qualifications appropriate to the assigned tasks and adhere to both Company and client safety requirements.
• Train client personnel on system maintenance procedures and/or system operation to ensure optimum performance and minimum downtime.
• Plan and execute special projects to support the business unit when assigned.

Skills

Electrical power systems

Control system theory

Software engineering

Robotics

Mechatronics

AC/DC motor drives

Education

MSEE or MSME with control automation coursework

Job description

TMEIC Corporation Americas in Roanoke, VA seeks a Technical Advisory Services engineer to coordinate installation and commissioning activities for assigned projects, ensuring they meet schedules and performance criteria.

The role covers hands-on commissioning of AC/DC drive systems, system software/hardware design, field trials, and client witness testing. A strong background in electrical power or automation is preferred, with relevant research or internship experience.