Field Engineer - Drive and Control Systems (EE24053)

ZipRecruiter; Roanoke (VA); Remote; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a Field Engineer specializing in Drives and Control Systems. The role involves providing technical advisory services, coordinating installations, and troubleshooting, particularly in industries like metals and material handling. Candidates must hold a relevant degree and possess hands-on engineering experience. Frequent travel is required for fieldwork.

Qualifications

• 2 years’ experience with process and automation controls.
• 2 years’ experience in field engineering or related industries.
• Availability to travel more than 75% of the time.

Responsibilities

• Commission AC and DC drive systems to meet design performance criteria.
• Troubleshoot and correct process application problems in control systems.
• Train client personnel on system maintenance procedures.

Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Leadership Skills

Communication Skills

Organizational Skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering

Mechanical Engineering with Control Automation Coursework

Mechatronics

Computer Engineering

Tools

MS Excel

Oracle ERP

MS Projects

Job description

Job DescriptionJob Description

Job # EE24053

Job Title Field Engineer – Drives and Control Systems

Remote Office Location NC, SC, FL, IN, GA, VA, TX

Business Function/ Department Industrial Systems/Field Engineering Production Systems

Sales Territory, if applicable N/A

General Role Description

Provide Technical Advisory Services (TAS) to coordinate installation and commissioning activities for assigned projects while meeting project schedules and performance criteria.

Role Accountabilities

- 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 process application problems in complex control systems

- Design, configure, and test system software and hardware to meet contractual requirements when assigned

- Gather pertinent information from authorized sources to assess project requirements as related to assigned scope of work

- 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 when assigned

- Recommend changes to commissioning procedures to improve system performance

- Recommend software or hardware improvements to engineering department

- Maintain current safety qualifications appropriate to the assigned tasks and adhere to both Company and client safety requirements

- Ensure proper safety equipment is available and in good working condition, as assigned

- Coach associates in specific areas of technical expertise when identified by management as a function expert

- Train client personnel on system maintenance procedures and/or system operation to ensure optimum performance and minimum downtime

- Plan and execute special projects up to 9 months in duration to support the department when assigned

General Employee Accountabilities

- Bring full effort to bear on tasks assigned by manager

- Give manager best advice

- Give earliest notice when work cannot be delivered as specified

- Cooperate and collaborate with peers and interact cross-organizationally as specified by manager

- Exemplify Company Core Values: Integrity, Client Focus, Team , and Personal Commitment

- Comply with all Company policies, practices, and procedures and all regulations and laws

- Recommend viable improvements proactively

- Ensure effective utilization of business tools and processes

Requirements

Minimum Qualifications

- Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering, mechanical engineering with control automation coursework, mechatronics, computer engineering or related field or equivalent via education and/or work experience

- 2 years’ experience with process and automation controls

- 2 years’ field engineering experience or 2 years’ experience working in the metals, material handling, paper, or general industries

- Demonstrated successful and positive personal leadership, interpersonal, organizational, administrative and communication skills

- Demonstrated successful working relationships with clients, suppliers, and other internal and external contacts

- Proficiency in MS Excel, Work and Access

- Availability to travel, domestically and internationally, more than 75% of the time, sometimes with limited notice

Qualifications

- Demonstrated experience working with international clients and field service personnel

- Demonstrated experience in international field engineering

- Demonstrated experience in the metals, material handling, paper, or general industries

- Proficiency in Oracle ERP

- Proficiency in MS Projects

Link to TMEIC Corporation Americas website: https://www.tmeic.com/. To be considered an applicant for any available positions, individuals must complete an online job application for each posting. A resume may be attached to the online application but is not considered a substitute for the information in the application. Applications will be considered only for the specific position for which the application is submitted.

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