Field Service Engineer

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental and vision coverage

Employee Assistance Program

401(k)

Tuition reimbursement

Employee resource groups

Job summary

Emerson Electric Co. in Tinley Park, IL is seeking a Field Engineer to join a team of customer support engineers solving problems with distributed control systems at customer sites. The role covers installation, start-up, and operation of complex control equipment.

You will engage in on-site instruction, performance of maintenance procedures, and reporting on activities with emphasis on problem definition and service delivery. Travel up to 75% is required.

Qualifications

• BS in engineering, computer science or similar technical field.
• Minimum 2 years of related experience.
• Willing 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; write/modify maintenance procedures; conduct quality tests and/or product evaluation.
• Direct efforts of customer personnel during installation and routine modification/repair of control systems/sub-systems/equipment.
• Provide engineering advisory assistance to customer and internal teams; liaise on equipment-related matters.
• Create complete and timely reports detailing problems encountered and services performed.

Skills

Travel up to 75% travel

US work authorization without visa

PLC/DCS programming experience

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering or computer science

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 scienceor a similar technical educational curriculum.
• Minimum 2years 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 thefuture.
  

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.

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