Field Service Engineer REMOTE OPPORTUNITY

Resource Erectors; Columbus (OH); Remote; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering solutions provider is seeking a Field Service Engineer to provide technical instruction on electrical control systems. This remote position requires 50% to 75% travel. The ideal candidate will have over 3 years of experience with electrical controls, PLC programming, and strong communication skills. You will assist customers in troubleshooting and ensuring on-time project deliveries.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience with electrical control panels.
• Ability to read electrical schematics and P&ID’s.
• Strong verbal/written communication and documentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Comprehend customer requirements and make appropriate recommendations.
• Manage all onsite installation, repair, maintenance and test tasks.
• Coordinate and setup training classes for end users.

Skills

Electrical control panels

PLC Programming

Machine automation

Networking (Ethernet, ControlNet, DeviceNet)

Strong communication skills

Education

High school diploma

Job description

SUMMARY

As a Field Service Engineer, you will collaborate with our customers to provide technical hardware instruction and assistance regarding the installation, operation, and maintenance of electrical control systems. This role will help diagnose errors or technical problems and determine proper solutions. THIS IS A REMOTE WORK OPPORTUNITY AND WILL REQUIRE 50% TO 75% TRAVEL.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Comprehend customer requirements and make appropriate recommendations
• Respond to customer inquiries and assist in troubleshooting and resolving challenges
• Manage all onsite installation, repair, maintenance and test tasks for electrical controls hardware and related software
• Document the functional and, sometimes, technical design of the system
• Maintain a working log detailed all required system updates, as well as the date of completion
• Coordinate and setup training classes and train end users on best practices, maintaining consistency across users
• Improve existing programs by evaluating objectives and specifications, reviewing proposed changes and making recommendations
• Manage all assigned projects to completion ensuring on-time delivery and meeting of budgetary demands

REQUIREMENTS

• 3+ years of experience with electrical control panels
• Machine electrical background. Hardwired controls, digital and analog I/O knowledge and the ability to read electrical schematics and P&ID’s
• PLC Programming experience
• Networking (Ethernet, ControlNet, DeviceNet, etc.) experience is desiredProficiency in machine automation, mechanics and electronics
• High school diploma
• Curious mindset translating to key discovery skills (questioning & listening to understand) with the ability to identify problem areas (pain points).
• Provide technical hardware instruction and assistance to customer representatives regarding installation, operation, and maintenance
• Strong verbal/written communication and documentation skills
• Interpersonal skills with the ability to build effective working relationships with internal cross-functional teams and external customer teams in a variety of domestic and international offices across all levels of the organization