Low Voltage Drives Field Service Engineer

Siemens; Alpharetta (GA); Remote; USD 77,000 - 161,000; Full time

Job summary

Siemens is seeking a High-Voltage Drives Field Service Engineer to provide onsite and remote support for low voltage drive systems across customer facilities. The role covers installation, startup, commissioning, preventive maintenance, troubleshooting, and upgrades for SINAMICS and related drive platforms.

The ideal candidate is a hands-on professional who thrives in customer-facing industrial environments, managing complex problems while ensuring safe, reliable operation.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience installing, commissioning, troubleshooting, or maintaining low voltage AC drive systems in industrial environments.
• Strong working knowledge of variable frequency drives, motors, power electronics, control wiring, industrial networks, and electrical troubleshooting.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical drawings, control schematics, wiring diagrams, mechanical layouts, and technical manuals.
• Comfort working independently at customer sites while managing priorities, documentation, and customer communication.
• Strong problem-solving, communication, organization, and customer service skills.

Responsibilities

• Perform field service activities for Siemens low voltage drives across customer sites.
• Support installation, startup, commissioning, testing, tuning, troubleshooting, repair, preventive maintenance, and modernization work.
• Diagnose hardware, software, communication, motor, and power-related issues using schematics, drive parameters, and test equipment.
• Provide technical and operational support for low voltage drives, motion control, PLC/HMI interfaces, MCCs, and related equipment.
• Perform emergency break-fix service and scheduled service in industrial environments.
• Create clear service reports, timesheets, test records, and follow-up actions after each assignment.
• Communicate professionally with customers, project managers, technical support, sales, and internal service teams.
• Train customer maintenance and operations personnel on equipment operation, inspection, maintenance, and troubleshooting.

Skills

Experience LV drives

Electrical drawings

English proficiency

Driver's license

Customer service

Education

Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering or related field

Job description

Here at Siemens, we take pride in enabling sustainable progress through technology. We do this through empowering customers by combining the real and digital worlds. We do this through empowering customers by combining the real and digital worlds, thereby improving how we live, work, and move today and for the next generation! We know that the only way a business thrives is if our people are thriving. That’s why we always put our people first. Our global, diverse team would be happy to support you and challenge you to grow in new ways.

Transform the everyday with us!

This position will be a remote position with extensive travel required. The employee must live within an hour of a major airport.

Siemens is seeking a Low Voltage Drives Field Service Engineer to provide expert onsite and remote support for industrial drive systems across customer facilities. This role supports installation, startup, commissioning, preventive maintenance, troubleshooting, repair, upgrades, retrofits, and customer training for Siemens low voltage drive products and related automation systems.

The ideal candidate is a hands-on technical professional who enjoys solving complex problems in industrial environments, working directly with customers, and helping keep critical manufacturing and process operations running safely and reliably.

Seventy percent travel or more is expected and proximity to a major airport is required.

What You’ll Do

• Perform field service activities for Siemens low voltage drives, including SINAMICS G120, G130, G150, S120, Masterdrives, DC drives, and related drive platforms.
• Support installation, startup, commissioning, testing, tuning, troubleshooting, repair, preventive maintenance, and modernization work at customer sites.
• Diagnose hardware, software, communication, motor, and power-related issues using electrical schematics, drive parameters, diagnostic tools, meters, and test equipment.
• Provide technical and operational support for low voltage drives, motion control, PLC/HMI interfaces, motor control centers, and related industrial automation equipment.
• Perform emergency break-fix service and scheduled service work in manufacturing, process, utility, marine, and heavy industrial environments.
• Create clear service reports, timesheets, test records, recommendations, and follow-up actions after each assignment.
• Communicate professionally with customers, project managers, technical support, sales, and internal service teams.
• Train customer maintenance and operations personnel on proper equipment operation, inspection, maintenance, and basic troubleshooting.
• Identify opportunities for spare parts, service agreements, upgrades, retrofits, training, and reliability improvements.
• Follow Siemens safety procedures, customer site requirements, lockout/tagout practices, and applicable electrical safety standards.

You’ll win us over by having the following qualifications:

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering, electrical engineering technology, automation, mechatronics, or a related technical field; equivalent technical experience may be considered.
• 8+ years of experience installing, commissioning, troubleshooting, or maintaining low voltage AC drive systems in industrial environments.
• Strong working knowledge of variable frequency drives, motors, power electronics, control wiring, industrial networks, and electrical troubleshooting.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical drawings, control schematics, wiring diagrams, mechanical layouts, and technical manuals.
• Comfort working independently at customer sites while managing priorities, documentation, and customer communication.
• Strong problem-solving, communication, organization, and customer service skills.
• Valid driver’s license and ability to meet customer site access requirements.
• Proficient in English both written and verbal
• Legally authorized to work in the United States on a continual and permanent basis without company sponsorship
• Travel: Ability to travel frequently, including short-notice assignments, overnight travel, overtime, weekends, and emergency service support when required up to 70% or more of the time.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with Siemens SINAMICS drives, STARTER, Startdrive, TIA Portal, PLCs, HMIs, and industrial communication networks is strongly preferred.
• Hands-on experience with SINAMICS G120, G130, G150, S120, DCM, SIMOVERT Master drives, and similar industrial drive systems.
• Experience supporting drive applications such as pumps, fans, compressors, conveyors, cranes, mills, extruders, and process equipment.
• Knowledge of preventive maintenance practices, insulation testing, parameter backup/restoration, firmware updates, drive replacement, and system recommissioning.
• Experience with PLC integration, PROFIBUS, PROFINET, Ethernet/IP, Modbus, or other industrial networks.
• Familiarity with OSHA, NFPA 70E, lockout/tagout, and customer site safety practices.

About Siemens:

We are a global technology company focused on industry, infrastructure, transport, and healthcare. From more resource-efficient factories, resilient supply chains, and smarter buildings and grids to sustainable transportation as well as advanced healthcare, we create technology with purpose adding real value for customers. Learn more about Siemens here.

Our Commitment to Equity and Inclusion in our Diverse Global Workforce:

We value your unique identity and perspective. We are fully committed to providing equitable opportunities and building a workplace that reflects the diversity of society, while ensuring that we attract the best talent based on qualifications, skills, and experiences. We welcome you to bring your authentic self and transform the everyday with us.

$77,219 $161,498 Bonus potential of 10% possible for qualifying applicants with advanced skillset