Generator Field Service Engineer Apprentice – Hands-On Training

Toshiba International Corporation; West Allis (WI); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Toshiba is seeking a Generator Field Service Engineer Trainee based in West Allis, WI, to join our Milwaukee Service Center. The program builds the technical knowledge, field experience, and practical skills needed for generator inspection, maintenance, testing, troubleshooting, and repair.

Under supervision, you will assist with electrical testing, data collection, and field execution on power generation equipment at customer sites.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering preferred.
• 0-2 years of relevant experience in engineering, industrial maintenance, power generation, electrical systems, manufacturing, military technical service, or related technical fields preferred.
• Internship, co-op, vocational training, military technical training, or hands-on experience with electrical or mechanical equipment is beneficial but not required.
• No prior generator field service experience required.

Responsibilities

• Participate in structured technical and field training programs related to generator construction, operation, maintenance, testing, and repair.
• Assist experienced field engineers and technicians with generator inspections, electrical testing, troubleshooting, and maintenance activities.
• Learn and apply generator electrical testing methods, including insulation resistance, polarization index, winding resistance, EL CID, flux probe, partial discharge, and other diagnostic techniques.
• Support resonant frequency (bump) testing and vibration analysis of generator winding systems.
• Assist with collection, documentation, and interpretation of test data under the guidance of experienced personnel.
• Perform hands‑on generator maintenance activities including inspections, cleaning, component replacement, reassembly, and quality verification.
• Learn generator construction, insulation systems, excitation systems, winding designs, cooling systems, and associated auxiliary equipment.
• Develop the ability to identify equipment conditions, document findings, and support troubleshooting efforts.
• Utilize company procedures, engineering specifications, and quality processes while performing assigned work.
• Prepare field reports, test documentation, and project records accurately and professionally.
• Support outage planning and project execution activities while maintaining focus on safety, quality, schedule, and cost objectives.

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or other engineering discipline may be considered

Job description

Toshiba is seeking a Generator Field Service Engineer Trainee based in West Allis, WI, to join our Milwaukee Service Center. The program builds the technical knowledge, field experience, and practical skills needed for generator inspection, maintenance, testing, troubleshooting, and repair.

Under supervision, you will assist with electrical testing, data collection, and field execution on power generation equipment at customer sites.