Industrial Field Service Engineer

Traver IDC; Waterbury (CT); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Sign-on bonus

Company car

PTO

401k with match

Health insurance

Job summary

A family-owned engineering firm in Waterbury seeks an experienced Field Service Engineer to support electrical installations and troubleshoot control systems. Candidates must have a BSEE or BSME, strong problem-solving skills, and the ability to work with customers and contractors. This role offers competitive salary, sign-on bonus, and comprehensive benefits including medical and 401k matching.

Qualifications

• BSEE, BSME or equivalent experience required.
• Strong understanding of electrical and mechanical equipment.
• Experience with electrical controls and drive systems.

Responsibilities

• Provide engineering and support for electrical installations.
• Troubleshoot electrical and control systems.
• Prepare quotes for products.

Skills

Electrical installations

Control programming

Strong problem-solving skills

Technical documentation comprehension

PLC control systems

Customer service

Education

BSEE or BSME or equivalent experience

Tools

CAD software

Power tools

Job description

Traver IDC, a Waterbury-based, fourth generation family owned business, is seeking an experienced Field Service Engineer to join our team of electro-mechanical professionals. As a full service electrical/mechanical engineering firm and energy service provider, we offer a unique combination of products and services.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provide engineering, service, and support of electrical installations, drive applications, and control programming for the manufacturing environment.
• Troubleshoot electrical and control systems
• Prepare quotes for existing and customized products
• Manage new and current projects

QUALIFICATIONS:

• BSEE, BSME or equivalent experience.
• Strong aptitude for and understanding of structural/mechanical equipment (including the ability to read, create, and understand technical (CAD) drawings, specifications and other documentation) for large, moving equipment, as well as comprehension of the maintenance and servicing of such equipment.
• Experience with selection, sizing and troubleshooting of electrical controls, variable frequency drives, DC drives, motors, operators, switches, etc.
• Should be familiar with PLC control systems and be capable of editing PLC ladder logic programming.
• Must be able to work well with customers and their operators and engineers at their facility and if necessary work with third party contractors in the field.
• The successful candidate must be capable of operating with a minimum of supervision, have strong problem‑solving skills, strong computer skills and strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Must be able to work well with people.
• Be willing to travel to customer job sites mostly in Connecticut.

COMPENSATION:

• Competitive salary commensurate with experience
• Sign‑on bonus
• Company car, cell phone, and power tools
• PTO earned from day one
• 401k with match
• Medical, dental, vision, life, short term disability insurance