Field Service Engineer

Emerson; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

401(k)

Tuition Reimbursement

Flexible Time Off

Job summary

Emerson Power & Water Solutions is hiring a Field Service Engineer in Charlotte, NC, to support installation, start-up, and operation of distributed control systems at customer sites. You will work with a team of field engineers to troubleshoot equipment and deliver engineering advisory services.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree in engineering or related field, 2+ years of customer-facing experience, and willingness to travel up to 75%.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, computer science, or related technical field or equivalent experience.
• 2+ years of experience engaging with customers for installation of control systems, loading application software, and maintaining network equipment.
• Willingness to travel up to 75% of the time.
• Legal authorization to work in the United States without sponsorship now or in the future.

Responsibilities

• On-site instruction of customer personnel and modification of maintenance procedures.
• Directs efforts of customer personnel during installation and routine modifications/repairs.
• Provide engineering advisory support and liaison within Emerson on equipment-related matters.
• Create complete, timely reports detailing problems and service actions.

Skills

PLC programming

DCS software

Networking (LAN/WAN)

SCADA

Emerson Ovation software

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering or related technical field

Tools

Emerson Ovation

SCADA software

Job description

If you are a Field Service Engineer/Professional looking for an opportunity to grow and develop professionally, Emerson has an exciting opportunity for you! Based at our Southeast regional office in Charlotte, NC , as a Field Engineer you will be part of a team of customer support engineers who can analyze and solve engineering problems associated with the installation, start-up, and operation of relatively complex distributed control systems, sub-systems, and/or specific control equipment at customer locations.

At Emerson Power & Water Solutions, we help customers in the world’s most crucial industries tackle the challenges of modern life. As an industry-leading controls automation company, we drive innovation that makes the world healthier, safer, smarter, and more sustainable.

In This Role, Your Responsibilities Will Be:

• Perform a variety of related functions such as: on-site instruction of customer personnel; writing and modifying maintenance procedures; quality control tests and/or product evaluation.

• Direct efforts of customer personnel engaged in installation of control systems, sub-systems, equipment, or their routine modification/repair.

• Provide direct engineering advisory assistance to the customer, and liaison within the company, on issues dealing with the equipment or related matters.

• Create complete and timely reports on all activities with emphasis on defining problems encountered and services.

Who You Are:

You understand the importance and interdependence of internal customer relationships. You show a tremendous amount of initiative in tough situations and are exceptional at spotting and seizing opportunities and you acquire data from multiple and diverse sources when solving problems.

For This Role, You Will Need:

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, computer science, or related technical field, or equivalent combination of education and experience.

• 2+ years of related experience engaging with customers for the installation of control systems, loading application software, loading, installing and maintaining network equipment.

• Be able to travel up to 75% of the time.

• Legal authorization to work in the United States without sponsorship now or in the future.

Preferred Qualifications That Set You Apart:

• Experience programming with PLC and/or DCS software.

• Professional and working knowledge of networking technology; including LAN/WAN hardware, switches, firewalls, and routers.

• SCADA and datalink experience.

• Experience with Emerson Ovation software.

Our Culture & Commitment to You:

At Emerson, we prioritize a workplace where every employee is valued, respected, and empowered to grow. We foster an environment that encourages innovation, collaboration, and diverse perspectives—because we know that great ideas come from great teams. Our commitment to ongoing career development and growing an inclusive culture ensures you have the support to thrive. Whether through mentorship, training, or leadership opportunities, we invest in your success so you can make a lasting impact. We believe diverse teams, working together are key to driving growth and delivering business results.

We recognize the importance of employee wellbeing. We prioritize providing flexible, competitive benefits plans to meet you and your family’s physical, mental, financial, and social needs. We provide a variety of medical insurance plans, with dental and vision coverage, Employee Assistance Program, 401(k), tuition reimbursement, employee resource groups, recognition, and much more. Our culture offers flexible time off plans, including paid parental leave (maternal and paternal), vacation and holiday leave.

WHY EMERSON (https://www1.emerson.com/en/corporate/careers/meet-emerson)

Work Authorization

Emerson will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States. This is not a position for which sponsorship will be provided. Individuals with temporary visas such as E, F-1(including those with OPT or CPT) , H-1, H-2, L-1, B, J or TN, or who need sponsorship for work authorization now or in the future, are not eligible for hire.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Emerson is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, color, religion, national origin, age, marital status, political affiliation, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, disability or protected veteran status. We are committed to providing a workplace free of any discrimination or harassment.

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ABOUT EMERSON

Emerson is a global leader in automation technology and software. Through our deep domain expertise and legacy of flawless execution, Emerson helps customers in critical industries like life sciences, energy, power and renewables, chemical and advanced factory automation operate more sustainably while improving productivity, energy security and reliability.

With global operations and a comprehensive portfolio of software and technology, we are helping companies implement digital transformation to measurably improve their operations, conserve valuable resources and enhance their safety.

We offer equitable opportunities, celebrate diversity, and embrace challenges with confidence that, together, we can make an impact across a broad spectrum of countries and industries. Whether you’re an established professional looking for a career change, an undergraduate student exploring possibilities, or a recent graduate with an advanced degree, you’ll find your chance to make a difference with Emerson. Join our team – let’s go!

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