Global Field Services Engineer – Power & Automation Startup

Sterling Engineering; Illinois; On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

5 weeks PTO

401k match

11 holidays

Job summary

Sterling Engineering is seeking a Field Engineer to commission power and automation systems at industrial facilities worldwide. This role involves hands-on field work, with 50% travel to client sites, and collaboration with engineering teams, clients, suppliers, and field service personnel.

You will work with AC/DC drive systems, control software, power electronics, rotating machinery, and complex control systems, ensuring successful startup and performance optimization.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical/mechanical engineering or related field, or equivalent experience.
• Minimum 2 years of experience commissioning power distribution, power electronics, or rotating machines.
• Ability to travel 50% and work independently in field environments with strong communication.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical advisory and field engineering for installation and commissioning.
• Commission AC/DC drive systems and control software to meet design specs.
• Tune closed-loop regulators for optimal performance.
• Troubleshoot complex industrial control system problems.
• Design, configure, and test system hardware and software.
• Gather technical information to determine project requirements.
• Provide commissioning status updates and report progress.
• Recommend improvements to procedures, hardware, and software.
• Support teams with system and product improvements.
• Perform system integration, testing, commissioning, and startup.
• Train client personnel on maintenance and operation.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics, or related field

Job description

Sterling Engineering is seeking a Field Engineer to commission power and automation systems at industrial facilities worldwide. This role involves hands-on field work, with 50% travel to client sites, and collaboration with engineering teams, clients, suppliers, and field service personnel.

You will work with AC/DC drive systems, control software, power electronics, rotating machinery, and complex control systems, ensuring successful startup and performance optimization.