High Voltage Service Engineer

Talent Edge Recruiting; Bethel (CT); On-site; USD 94,000 - 127,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision coverage

401(k) with company match

PPO and HSA options

Paid holidays

Holiday period between Christmas and N

Additional holiday pay for emergency

Job summary

Talent Edge Recruiting seeks a High Voltage Service Engineer to support installation, commissioning, troubleshooting, and repair of high-voltage testing equipment in Bethel, CT. This hands-on role requires independent work at customer sites across the continental U.S.

The ideal candidate has 3–5 years in field service, with expertise in high-voltage equipment, PLCs, power electronics, and strong customer communication skills.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years in field service, testing, or related engineering.
• Familiar with high-voltage test equipment and techniques.
• Knowledge of PLC and microprocessor-based industrial controls.
• Understanding of power electronics and troubleshooting.
• Strong independent work and multi-project management.
• Excellent communication and customer-service skills.
• Willingness to travel domestically.
• FE or PE license plus Master’s degree is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Install and commission high-voltage test systems.
• Troubleshoot and repair systems to PCB level.
• Diagnose power electronics and industrial controls issues.
• Provide technical support by phone and email.
• Assist with onsite power-system testing.
• Document activity and communicate with customers and teams.

Skills

High voltage testing

Electrical engineering

Field service

PLC & microprocessor controls

Power electronics

Troubleshooting

Communication

Independent work

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Salary: $110,000+ depending on experience

Schedule: Full-Time | Onsite & Field-Based

Travel: Continental U.S., typically less than one week at a time

About the Role

We are seeking a High Voltage Service Engineer to join a specialized power systems testing team in Bethel, CT. This is a hands-on engineering and field service position supporting the installation, commissioning, troubleshooting, and repair of high-voltage testing equipment.

The ideal candidate has a strong electrical engineering background, enjoys solving technical problems, and is comfortable working independently at customer locations.

Responsibilities

• Install and commission high-voltage AC, DC, and impulse test systems
• Troubleshoot and repair high-voltage test systems down to the PCB level
• Diagnose electrical and electronic issues involving industrial controls and power electronics
• Provide technical support to customers by phone and email
• Assist with onsite power-system testing
• Perform maintenance and testing of medium-voltage switchgear
• Document service activities and communicate effectively with customers and internal teams
• Travel throughout the continental United States, typically for less than one week at a time

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of field service, testing, engineering, or related experience preferred
• Familiarity with high-voltage test equipment and testing techniques
• Knowledge of PLC and microprocessor-based industrial controls
• Understanding of power electronics
• Strong electrical troubleshooting and repair skills
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple projects
• Strong communication and customer-service skills
• Comfortable with domestic travel
• Strong computer skills and familiarity with Microsoft Office

FE or PE license and a Master's degree is a plus but not required.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary with a target of approximately $110,000
• Medical, dental and vision coverage
• PPO and HSA options
• 401(k) with 100% company match up to 10%
• Paid holidays
• Paid holiday period between Christmas and New Year's
• Additional holiday pay for emergency work during the holiday period

Why Join This Team

This is an opportunity to work in a specialized technical environment where your engineering knowledge directly impacts customer operations. You’ll have significant independence in the field, work with complex high-voltage equipment, and gain exposure to a variety of power-system testing applications.

The team offers a hands-on, collaborative environment with experienced engineers and technicians, giving you the opportunity to build your expertise while taking ownership of your work.