Field Service Engineer

ABB Inc.; Houston (TX); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

ABB Inc. is seeking a Marine Field Service Engineer to lead complex field assignments including installation, modification, testing, inspection, and repair of ABB products for marine and port applications. The role may coordinate with other groups to meet customer commitments and improve operations.

The position supports the Marine and Ports Division in Miramar, FL or Houston, TX with a hybrid work model. Extensive field work and on-site collaboration with customer crews are required.

Qualifications

• Four or more years of experience in related field.
• Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering or a related electrical technical field is preferred.
• Familiarity with marine/offshore work environment and procedures.
• Experience in marine power generation and power distribution.
• Preferred experience with ABB marine equipment.
• Ship electrician experience or experience from shipyards.

Responsibilities

• Installs, modifies, tests, repairs or inspects ABB products and equipment (liquid cooled VFDs, low and medium voltage, automation systems).
• Coordinates complex engineering activities for field projects.
• Interprets drawings/schematics and makes field changes as needed.
• Participates in training and expands technical knowledge.
• Troubleshoots and repairs equipment leveraging experience.

Skills

experience

Bachelor's degree

marine/offshore familiarity

power generation & distribution

ABB marine equipment preference

ship electrician/shipyards background

Education

Bachelors in Electrical Engineering

Job description

At ABB, we help industries run leaner and cleaner-and every person here makes that happen. You'll be empowered to lead, supported to grow, and proud of the impact we create together. Join us and help run what runs the world.

This position reports to:

Technical Support Manager

The Marine Field Service Engineer (FSE) plans and executes, with minimal professional guidance, complex technical field assignments involving the installation, modification, test, inspection or repair of company products and equipment. The FSE may also coordinate work with other groups to ensure meeting customer commitments. Since the FSE is often the one who interacts with the customer's operation people, they may also recommend measures to improve operations and customer service.

This role contributes to the Process Automation, Marine and Ports Division in Miramar, FL, or Houston, TX. The work model for the role is hybrid #LI-Hybrid.

Your role and responsibilities:

• Works independently to install, modify, test, repair, or inspect company products and equipment including, but not limited to: liquid cooled variable frequency drives, both low and medium voltage, and automation systems and programming.

• Performs or coordinates complex and diverse engineering activities associated with field projects.

• Interprets technical drawings and schematics and makes changes as necessary in the field to reflect work carried out on site.

• Increases product and technical knowledge through factory or third-party training, technical manuals, and conventional or non-conventional resources

• Troubleshoot and repair equipment, applying personal knowledge and experience.

Our Team Dynamics

Our teams support each other, collaborate, and never stop learning. Everyone brings something unique, and together we push ideas forward to solve real problems. Being part of our team means your work matters - because the progress we make here creates real impact out there.

Qualifications for the role:

• Four or more years' experience

• Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering or another Electrical technical field is preferred.

• Familiarity with marine/offshore work environment and procedures.

• Experience in marine power generation and power distribution.

• Preferred experience with ABB marine equipment.

• Ship electrician experience or have experience from shipyards, understanding and interest in marine installations.

What's in it for you

We empower you to take initiative, challenge ideas, and lead with confidence. You'll grow through meaningful work, continuous learning, and support that's tailored to your goals. Every idea you share and every action you take contributes to something bigger

ABB is an Equal Employment Opportunity and Aff …?

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their- sex (gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation), marital status, citizenship, age, race and ethnicity, inclusive of traits historically associated with race or ethnicity, including but not limited to hair texture and protective hairstyles, color, religious creed, national origin, pregnancy, physical or mental disability, genetic information, protected Veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal and state law.

For more information regarding your (EEO) rights as an applicant, please visit the following websites: https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2023-06/22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRights6.12ScreenRdr.pdf

As an Equal Employment Opportunity and Aff…Employer for Protected Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities, applicants may request to review the plan of a particular ABB facility between the hours of 9:00 A.M. - 5:00 P.M. EST Monday through Friday by contacting an ABB HR Representative at 1-888-694-7762.

Protected Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities may request a reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access ABB's career site as a result of your disability. You may request reasonable accommodations by calling an ABB HR Representative at 1-888-694-7762 or by sending an email to [e-mail]. Resumes and applications will not be accepted in this manner.

More about us

The Marine & Ports Division serves the shipping and ports industries through its extensive portfolio of integrated systems and solutions that improve the flexibility, reliability and energy efficiency of vessels and container terminals. By coupling power, propulsion, automation, marine software and services that ensure maximum vessel uptime, the Division is well positioned to help the marine industry to achieve its decarbonization targets while improving the profitability and sustainability of our customers' business throughout the entire lifecycle of vessels. With ABB Ability Marine software solutions and ABB Ability Collaborative Operations Centers around the world, shipowners and operators can run their fleets at lower fuel and maintenance costs, while improving crew, passenger and cargo safety as well as overall productivity of their operations. Further, the Division delivers automation, electrical systems and digital solutions for container and bulk cargo handling, from ship to gate. These solutions help terminal operators meet the challenge of larger ships, taller cranes and bigger volumes per call, and make terminal operations safer, greener and more productive.

Building a cleaner, smarter future takes all kinds of minds: the curious, the courageous, and the creative. That's why we welcome people from all backgrounds and experiences.

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