Generator Field Service Trainee - Path to Engineer I

Toshiba America Energy Systems; West Allis (WI); On-site; USD 58,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus

401(k) match

Health and wellness programs

Generous time off

Job summary

Toshiba America Energy Systems Corporation (TAES) seeks a Generator Field Service Engineer Trainee based in West Allis, WI. The role supports generator inspection, maintenance, testing, troubleshooting, and repair activities at customer sites, under supervision, with structured development to become a Field Service Engineer I.

You will participate in training programs, assist with electrical testing, data collection, and interpretation, and travel up to 90% to North America and international

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering preferred.
• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or other engineering discipline may be considered.
• 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 stator 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.
• Learn customer-facing communication practices and participate in technical discussions with customers, supervisors, and project teams.
• Travel extensively to customer sites throughout North America and internationally as required.
• Demonstrate continual progress toward the knowledge, skills, and certifications required for advancement to Generator Field Service Engineer I.

Skills

Electrical testing

Troubleshooting

Field service

Safety compliance

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or other engineering discipline

Tools

Insulation resistance testing

Polarization index

Winding resistance testing

EL CID testing

Vibration analysis

Resonant frequency testing

Job description

Toshiba America Energy Systems Corporation (TAES) seeks a Generator Field Service Engineer Trainee based in West Allis, WI. The role supports generator inspection, maintenance, testing, troubleshooting, and repair activities at customer sites, under supervision, with structured development to become a Field Service Engineer I.

You will participate in training programs, assist with electrical testing, data collection, and interpretation, and travel up to 90% to North America and international