Field Service Electrical Engineer (Rotating Equipment & Motor Specialist)

E495 Sulzer Electro-Mechanical Services (US) Inc.; Colton (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO & holidays

401(k) match

Health plan including medical, dental,

Job summary

Sulzer is seeking an Electrical Engineer to design and develop mechanical and electromechanical systems, split time between engineering team objectives, field service, and shop support. The role involves on-site diagnosis, preventive maintenance, and hands-on tasks with ongoing onboarding training.

Candidate should have 4 years in electrical engineering, including motors, generators, transformers, and switchgear. Travel to customer sites is required as part of the role.

Qualifications

• Electrical engineering expertise in motors, generators, transformers, switchgear, and power semiconductors.
• Understanding of basic power theory and electrical machine operation.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical support on customer requests on phone and on site.
• Carry out unplanned on-site services and troubleshooting on electrical installation incl. motors and generators.
• Prepare and perform planned preventive maintenance checks on electrical machines including AC/DC motors and generators.
• Review engineering documents to formulate project roadmaps.
• Follow Safety, Environmental Policies and ISO procedures.
• Develop innovative processes and procedures to support growth.
• Travel to customer sites for diagnosis and repair.

Job description

Sulzer is a leading engineering company with a proud heritage of innovation.

About the role

Job Summary The Electrical Engineer is responsible for designing and developing mechanical systems and components. This role applies engineering knowledge to support the planning, testing, and implementation of mechanical and electromechanical systems. The individual with this position will have to split their time in-between the engineering team objectives, field service, field service reports and shop engineering support. This engineering position will entail a dual role with hands‑on‑responsibilities along with other engineering tasks. It is expected that the individual will need training as part of on‑boarding process and Sulzer will accommodate.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide technical support and assistance on customer requests - on phone and on site.
• Carry out unplanned on‑site services and troubleshooting on electrical installation incl. electrical rotating equipment (motors and generators).
• Prepare and perform planned preventive maintenance checks (PM) on electrical machines incl. AC/DC motors and generators, using applicable tools.
• Receive and study any relevant engineering documents related to a project to formulate project roadmaps.
• Observe, follow and support all Safety Policies, Environmental Policies and ISO Procedures
• Manages and oversees tasks as assigned by O.L.s.
• Responsible for developing innovative processes and procedures using the latest technologies to support business growth.
• Attend weekly production meetings.
• Help develop field service procedures for various fault case scenarios.
• Maintain accurate and up to date notes of the projects FSE is involved and furnish reports as required immediately after the conclusion of the project or as requested by the customer.
• Communicate with the O.L.s, and field service team members, as necessary regarding the progress of a project.
• Immediately follow up on customer requests by doing the need-full to resolve the issue in the most efficient way possible.
• Be part of the quick response team, to provide service/updates to the customers as soon as possible.
• Stay in constant communication with O.L. to be able to assist in shop projects as required.
• To learn repair procedures which may be task specific from the Senior Colleagues and implement and improve on it.
• To communicate to the team as required regarding customer specific directives on milestones to be achieved in a course of the project.
• Must be enthusiastic to cross the boundaries of current technical expertise to learn more.
• Role will involve travel to customer sites for diagnosis and repair.

Qualifications

4 years' experience in the following field of electrical engineering. Electric motor, generators repairs and design. Transformer repair and design Switch gear design and diagnostics Power Semiconductors Proficient in basic power theory, Know how in the following topics Operations of induction motors Operations of synchronous motors Transformer principle Operation of semiconductors. Winding Insulation Tests

What we offer you

• 15 days of paid time off and 12 company-paid holidays
• 401k plan with a 6% match
• Comprehensive health plan including medical, dental, vision, Life, short-term & long-term disability
• Health savings account matching
• Motivating wellness program
• Employee Assistance Program
• Paid paternal leave
• Gym reimbursement

Sulzer is an equal opportunity employer. We believe in the strength of a diverse workforce and are committed to offering an inclusive work environment. We are proud to be recognized as a Top Employer 2026 in Brazil, Canada, China, Finland, Germany, Ireland, Mexico, Switzerland, South Africa, the UK and the USA.

With more than 13’000 employees and 160 world-class production facilities and service centers across the globe, we are a globally diverse team.

We value the uniqueness of all our colleagues, and we appreciate the contributions that each of us makes to the company’s success.

We prioritize your health and safety and are committed to offering a work environment in which you can thrive.

Join our team now to grow your expertise and develop solutions that truly make a difference!

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