Field Engineer - Port Solutions (EE25094)

TMEIC; Roanoke (VA); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

TMEIC is seeking a Field Engineer for Port Solutions to provide technical advisory services during installation and commissioning. The role focuses on coordinating with clients and internal teams to ensure on-time deployment and performance benchmarks for port crane systems.

Work will involve on-site testing, drive system commissioning, and algorithm development for electro-mechanical operations, with emphasis on safety and quality standards in industrial environments.

Qualifications

• Experience in commissioning and supporting port equipment and industrial systems.
• Strong problem-solving skills for on-site commissioning and startups.
• Ability to coordinate multi-discipline teams and track progress against schedules.

Responsibilities

• Commission AC and DC drive systems and control software to meet design criteria.
• Tune regulators for optimal equipment performance and meet design parameters.
• Develop, verify and implement algorithms for electro-mechanical port machinery control.
• Troubleshoot and resolve control system issues during commissioning.
• Plan and execute project tasks up to 9 months to support department needs.

Skills

Field Engineering

Industrial Systems

Troubleshooting

System Integration

Tools

PLC Programming

Control Software

AC/DC Drives

HMI/SCADA

Job description

Job #EE25094

Job Title

Field Engineer – Port Solutions

Office Location

GA, FL, Roanoke, VA preferred

Business Function/Department

Industrial Systems/Field Engineering Port Solutions

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
• Develop, verify and implement algorithms that define the electro-mechanical operation of industrial/Port machinery, primarily Port crane systems
• 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
• 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 Orientation, 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