Field Service Engineer

Emerson; Tinley Park (IL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Emerson Tinley Park, IL is seeking a Field Engineer to join a team responsible for on-site installation, start-up, and operation of distributed control systems. You will work with customer personnel to analyze and solve engineering problems at customer locations.

Requirements include a Bachelor's degree in engineering or computer science and a minimum of 2 years of related experience, with the ability to travel up to 75% and work legally in the United States without sponsorship.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, computer science or similar technical curriculum.
• Minimum 2 years of related experience.
• 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; write/modify maintenance procedures; perform quality control tests and/or product evaluation.
• Direct efforts of customer personnel during installation of control systems, sub-systems, equipment, or routine modifications/repairs.
• Provide direct engineering advisory assistance to the customer and liaise within the company on equipment-related matters.
• Create complete and timely reports highlighting problems encountered and services provided.

Skills

PLC programming

DCS software

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering or computer science

Job description

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 in Tinley Park, IL, 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 critical industries address the challenges of modern life. As an industry‑leading controls automation company, we drive innovation that makes the world healthier, safer, and more sustainable! Emerson’s five decades of power and water expertise embedded within the Ovation™ distributed control system (DCS) forms a reliable and innovative platform that evolves with rapidly changing technology to help improve plant reliability.

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 a similar technical educational curriculum.
• Minimum 2 years of related experience.
• 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.

Our Culture & Commitment to You:

Our compensation philosophy is simple: We pay a competitive base salary, within the local market in which we operate, and reward performance during the annual merit review process. The total target comp range for this position is $90,000 - $125,000 annually, commensurate with the skills, talent, capabilities, and experience each candidate brings to a role.

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.

Learn more about our Culture & Values.

About Us

WHY EMERSON

Our Commitment to Our People

At Emerson, we are motivated by a spirit of collaboration that helps our diverse, multicultural teams across the world drive innovation that makes the world healthier, safer, smarter, and more sustainable. And we want you to join us in our bold aspiration.

We have built an engaged community of inquisitive, dedicated people who thrive knowing they are welcomed, trusted, celebrated, and empowered to solve the world’s most complex problems — for our customers, our communities, and the planet. You’ll contribute to this vital work while further developing your skills through our award‑winning employee development programs. We are a proud corporate citizen in every city where we operate and are committed to our people, our communities, and the world at large. We take this responsibility seriously and strive to make a positive impact through every endeavor.

At Emerson, you’ll see firsthand that our people are at the center of everything we do. So, let’s go. Let’s think differently. Learn, collaborate, and grow. Seek opportunity. Push boundaries. Be empowered to make things better. Speed up to break through. Let’s go, together.

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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