Field Service Engineer II

Hitachi Energy Ltd.; Pennsylvania; Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive Health Coverage

401(k) with company match

Paid Time Off

Professional Growth programs

Family Support

Job summary

Hitachi Energy is seeking a Field Service Engineer to join our team in Mount Pleasant, Pennsylvania. You will work hands-on with advanced industrial equipment, performing installations, inspections, and preventive maintenance while delivering on-site support to customers.

You will diagnose complex electrical, mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and software issues, provide expert guidance, and train customers and less experienced engineers. Travel and strong collaboration are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in electrical or mechanical engineering or related field.
• 3–5 years of experience supporting, maintaining, or repairing complex industrial equipment.
• Strong knowledge of electrical, mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems.
• Ability to read schematics, blueprints and wiring diagrams.
• Valid driver's license and willingness to travel, including overnight stays.
• Experience in field service is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform installation, commissioning, preventive maintenance, and repair on industrial equipment and systems.
• Diagnose and resolve mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and software issues.
• Provide on-site technical support and guidance to customers.
• Deliver operator training and maintenance best practices.
• Collaborate with engineering, sales, and support teams to improve products and outcomes.
• Maintain service documentation, repair records, and spare parts inventory.
• Communicate updates and findings clearly.
• Mentor junior field service staff.
• Ensure compliance with applicable regulations and internal procedures.

Skills

Electrical engineering

Mechanical engineering

Troubleshooting

Field service

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Job description

Ready to take your technical expertise on the road and make a direct impact for customers? Join Hitachi Energy as a Field Service Engineer and become a trusted technical partner delivering world-class service and support for advanced industrial equipment and systems.

In this role, you'll work hands-on with complex technologies, solving challenging technical issues, performing installations and maintenance, and helping customers maximize equipment performance and reliability. Every day brings new opportunities to collaborate with customers, apply innovative problem-solving skills, and contribute to critical operations across a variety of industrial environments.

You'll be part of a collaborative team that values safety, continuous learning, and technical excellence. Whether you're troubleshooting sophisticated equipment, delivering customer training, or mentoring developing engineers, your expertise will play a key role in driving customer success.

If you enjoy working independently, building strong customer relationships, and tackling complex technical challenges in the field, this is an opportunity to grow your career while making a meaningful impact.

How You'll Make an Impact

• Perform installation, commissioning, preventive maintenance, and repair activities on industrial equipment and systems.
• Diagnose and resolve complex mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and software-related issues.
• Provide expert technical support and guidance to customers at their facilities.
• Deliver training on equipment operation, maintenance practices, and system optimization.
• Collaborate with engineering, sales, and support teams to improve products and customer outcomes.
• Maintain accurate service documentation, repair records, and spare parts inventory.
• Communicate service updates, recommendations, and technical findings clearly and professionally.
• Mentor and support less experienced field service team members while promoting technical excellence.
• Responsible to ensure compliance with applicable external and internal regulations, procedures, and guidelines.

Your Background

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Technology, or a related technical field; equivalent practical experience will also be considered.
• Minimum 3-5 years of experience supporting, maintaining, or repairing complex industrial equipment.
• Strong knowledge of electrical, mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems.
• Ability to read and interpret technical schematics, blueprints, and wiring diagrams.
• Proven troubleshooting and diagnostic skills with the ability to solve complex technical challenges independently.
• Valid driver's license and willingness to travel extensively, including occasional overnight stays.

What We Offer

• Comprehensive Health Coverage – Medical, dental, vision, and prescription plans
• Retirement Savings – 401(k) with company match and additional contributions
• Paid Time Off – Flexible PTO, paid holidays
• Professional Growth – Tuition reimbursement and continuous learning programs
• Family Support – Parental leave, adoption assistance, and fertility benefits

More About Us

• At Hitachi Energy, we are advancing a sustainable energy future for all. Join a global team that values innovation, collaboration, diversity, and continuous improvement.
• We invest in our people through career development opportunities, technical training, mentorship, and pathways for long-term growth across our global organization.
• You'll have the opportunity to work on meaningful technologies that support critical infrastructure and help shape the future of energy.

Background Screening and Security Checks

As part of the hiring process, Hitachi Energy conducts pre-employment background checks that may include verification of employment history, education, criminal records, and other relevant information, in accordance with applicable laws.

For certain roles, particularly those involving access to sensitive information, financial responsibilities, client data, regulated environments, or security-sensitive functions, additional or more comprehensive background or security screenings may be required. These may include, but are not limited to, enhanced criminal history checks, credit history reviews (where legally permissible), sanctions screening, or other due diligence measures aligned with the responsibilities of the position.

The scope and depth of any background or security review will be determined based on the nature of the role and business necessity, and will always be conducted in compliance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. Candidates will be notified and, where required, asked to provide consent prior to the initiation of any such checks.

Location Mount Pleasant, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Job type Full time

Work arrangement Hybrid

Experience Experienced

Job function Engineering & Science

Contract Regular

About Hitachi Energy

We are a global leader in electrification, powering the electricity era to meet the energy demands of today, and the next 25 years. As the energy arm of Hitachi Group, over three billion people depend on our pioneering, mission-critical technologies to power their daily lives.

With over a century of innovation, we are addressing the most urgent energy challenge of our time: driving the evolution of the world’s energy system to ensure abundant, secure, affordable, and sustainable power for today’s generation and the next.

With an unparalleled installed base in over 140 countries, we are the grid ecosystem partner across the utility, industry, data center, and transportation sectors. Headquartered in Switzerland, we employ over 56,000 people in 60 countries and generate revenues of around $20 billion USD.

Hitachi Energy is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer committed to encouraging inclusion in the workplace.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, creed, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, citizenship status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, marital status, family medical leave status, protected veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristic.

As an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer, applicants may request to review the Affimative Action Plan of a particular facility between the hours of 9:00 A.M. – 5:00 P.M. EST Monday through Friday by contacting an HR Representative at 888.504.2007. Protected veterans and qualified individuals with a disability may request a reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access Hitachi Energy’s career site as a result of your disability. You may request reasonable accommodations by calling an HR Representative at 888.504.2007. Resumes and applications will not be accepted through this method.

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