Field Service Engineer

Wabtec Corporation; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 62,100 - 85,300; Full time

Job summary

Bloom Engineering, a Wabtec Company, seeks a Field Service Engineer to support customers across the United States. You will provide onsite commissioning, troubleshooting, and maintenance of industrial combustion and heating systems, interfacing with plant operators and engineers.

The role requires travel up to 80% (primarily in the US), English fluency, a technical degree, OSHA 10–hour and NFPA 70E training, and the ability to write reports in English.

Qualifications

• ABET-accredited engineering technology or applied sciences degree required
• Engineering degree preferred for advanced positions
• English proficiency required for reporting and communication
• Ability to obtain OSHA 10 and NFPA 70E safety training
• Must have valid driver's license and passport
• Willingness to travel up to 80% (US focus)

Responsibilities

• Commission, troubleshoot, maintain, and optimize industrial combustion systems across the United States
• Investigate system issues and perform root cause analysis
• Adjust PID control loops and review PID programming in control systems
• Operate electrical/mechanical test equipment and interpret data
• Interact with plant operators, engineers, and maintenance teams
• Prepare detailed service reports and documentation
• Ensure compliance with safety standards and site requirements

Skills

Fluency in English

Report writing in English

OSHA 10-Hour training

NFPA 70E safety training

Valid driver's license

Valid passport

Willingness to travel

Spanish language skills

MS Office proficiency

Education

ABET-accredited Associate degree in Engineering Technology or Applied Sciences

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Mechatronics, Chemical)

Tools

None specified

Job description

Job Description

Who will you be working with?

Bloom Engineering, a Wabtec Company, improves the environmental sustainability and performance of industrial heating applications, with a strong focus on the aluminum and steel industries. Headquartered in Pittsburgh, USA, since 1934, Bloom Engineering serves a global customer base through subsidiaries in Germany, India, and China.

Leveraging deep expertise in furnace and heating applications, Bloom Engineering helps customers reduce CO₂ and NOₓ emissions, transition to sustainable fuel sources, increase production capacity, improve temperature uniformity, reduce fuel consumption, and enhance operating flexibility—delivering meaningful competitive advantage.

How will you make a difference?

Bloom Engineering Company is seeking a Field Service Engineer to support customers throughout the United States. As a customer-facing representative, this role serves as onsite technical support for the commissioning, troubleshooting, and maintenance of industrial combustion and heating systems. This position requires a hands‑on professional capable of independent problem-solving, technical analysis, and strong customer interaction in industrial environments.

What do we want to know about you?

Required Qualifications

• Associate degree in engineering technology or applied sciences from an ABET-accredited program
• Bachelor’s degree preferred, specifically in engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Mechatronics, Chemical, or an equivalent technical discipline)
• For candidates with less than 4 years of applicable experience, reasonable proximity to the Pittsburgh headquarters is required to support onboarding and initial training
• Fluency in English
• Able to write reports in English to summarize findings and work completed
• OSHA 10-Hour and NFPA 70E safety training (or ability to obtain)
• Valid driver’s license
• Valid passport or ability to obtain a passport
• Willingness and ability to travel up to 80% of the time (90+% of this travel will be in the US)

Desired Characteristics

• Previous field experience with industrial combustion systems, burners, furnaces, or other heat‑processing equipment
• Working knowledge of mechanical and electrical systems
• Ability to calibrate, use, and analyze data from mechanical and electrical instruments
• Ability to read and interpret technical manuals, mechanical drawings, and electrical schematics
• Familiarity with PID control systems and instrumentation
• Experience following and troubleshooting PLC ladder logic
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills
• Proficiency in communicating in Spanish
• Excellent communication and customer service skills
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications
• Ability to work independently and adapt to changing field conditions
• Strong desire to learn and grow within a technical field service environment

What will your typical day look like?

• Commission, troubleshoot, maintain, and optimize new, existing, and retrofitted industrial combustion systems across the United States and occasionally internationally
• Investigate system-wide issues and perform root cause analysis on failed equipment
• Review, adjust, and support PID loop programming in single- and multi-loop control systems
• Utilize electronic test equipment, including multimeters, pressure/flow transmitters, and combustion analyzers, to interpret system performance
• Interface directly with plant operators, engineers, maintenance teams, and management
• Provide recommendations to improve system performance, reliability, efficiency, and safety
• Collaborate closely with U.S.-based sales, engineering, project management, and other service team members to resolve technical challenges and support ongoing projects
• Prepare detailed service reports, timesheets, and technical documentation following each field assignment
• Ensure strict compliance with Bloom Engineering safety standards, customer site requirements, and applicable local safety regulations

Commercial & Customer Support Responsibilities

• Support Bloom Engineering’s commercial efforts by:
  • Identifying, within Bloom Engineering’s customer base, when spare parts are needed
  • Gathering detailed technical information on customer heating applications to support corporate engineering, applications, and sales teams in solution development and proposal preparation
  • Collecting and relaying technical details related to customer warranty claims
• Build, maintain, and strengthen long-term customer relationships by professionally representing Bloom Engineering

Additional Information

Our job titles may span more than one career level. The salary rate for this role is currently $62,100-85,300. The actual salary offered to a candidate may be influenced by a variety of factors, such as: training, transferable skills, work experience, education, business needs, market demands and work location. The base pay range is subject to change and may be modified in the future. More information on offered benefits, which include health, welfare, and retirement, are available at mywabtecbenefits.com. Other benefit offerings for this role may include annual bonus, if eligible.

What could you accomplish in a place that puts People First?

At Wabtec, it’s not just about a job - it’s about the impact you make. When our people come together, we’re Expanding the Possible by continuously improving what we do and how we do it - for our clients and each other.

If you’re ready to revolutionize how the world moves for future generations, Wabtec is the place for you.

Who are we?

Wabtec is a leading global provider of equipment, systems, digital solutions, and value‑added services for the freight and transit rail sectors. Drawing on more than 150 years of experience, we are leading the way in safety, efficiency, reliability, innovation, and productivity. Whether it’s freight, transit, ports, logistics, mining, industrial, or marine, our expertise, technologies, and people together – are accelerating the future of transportation. With roots that date back to George Westinghouse, Thomas Edison, and Louis Faiveley, Wabtec has always built technologies and implemented solutions for a variety of sectors that are critical to meeting the needs of customers and governments alike.

Our global team of about 30,000 employees worldwide delivers performance that moves the world forward. We’re lifelong learners, obsessed with better. Learn more at www.WabtecCorp.com.

Culture powers us and the possibilities.

We believe the best ideas come from a mix of experiences and backgrounds. At Wabtec, we strive every day to create a place where everyone belongs. We’re building a culture where leadership, inclusion and your unique perspective fuel progress.

We’re proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We welcome talent of all backgrounds, experiences, and identities, including race, gender, age, disability, veteran status and more.

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