M&G Field Engineering Specialist

ABB Inc.; New Berlin (WI); Remote; USD 79,000 - 149,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Field Engineering Specialist to join their Motion division. In this exciting role, you will travel extensively to various sites, performing critical commissioning and service tasks on motors and generators. Your expertise in electric machines and synchronous machines will be essential as you oversee installations, conduct system maintenance, and provide training. This position offers a unique opportunity to contribute to sustainable solutions while working within a diverse and inclusive team. If you're ready to make an impact and advance your career, this role is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree with 2 years of experience or equivalent work experience.
• Strong knowledge of electric machines and synchronous machines operation.

Responsibilities

• Traveling 80-90% to customer sites for installations and maintenance.
• Writing detailed trip reports and troubleshooting system issues.

Skills

Electric machines theory

Synchronous machines design

Troubleshooting skills

Project control

Vibration and alignment

Education

Bachelor's degree

Associate degree

High school diploma

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Project

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

AutoCAD

Job description

M&G Field Engineering Specialist

At ABB, we are dedicated to addressing global challenges. Our core values: care, courage, curiosity, and collaboration - combined with a focus on diversity, inclusion, and equal opportunities - are key drivers in our aim to empower everyone to create sustainable solutions.

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Reporting Line

This position reports to Manager, Tech Services Management 2.

Role and Responsibilities

In this role, you will be responsible for travel to various sites in the US (including offshore facilities) and outside the US, performing commissioning and service on motors and generators. This includes installations, system maintenance, troubleshooting, and conducting training.

The work model for this role is: remote. #LI-Remote

This role contributes to the Motion division in the US. Your main responsibilities will include:

1. Completing installation wiring and/or providing technical direction to craft labor for installation of new motors and generators, and performing start-up and commissioning testing according to factory instructions and manuals.
2. Facilitating mobilization, demolition, and installation activities, including equipment and tool shipping, scheduling, material and equipment procurement, and supervising craft labor on site.
3. Assisting with maintenance and testing of generator excitation systems, protective relays, and other auxiliary equipment.
4. Writing detailed trip reports describing system and device failures and actions taken, and reviewing system problems and solutions with the Design Engineering group.
5. Traveling 80-90% to customer sites to oversee equipment installations, perform system startups or maintenance, provide customer maintenance instructions, repair equipment, and offer first-response troubleshooting via phone for emergency needs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree with 2 years of work experience, OR Associate degree with 5 years of experience, OR High school diploma with 12 years of experience.
• Strong knowledge of electric machines theory, synchronous machines design and operation, including mechanical, electrical, and control aspects.
• Knowledge of protection and operation principles for synchronous machines connected to power grids.
• Installation engineering design, supervision, project control, vibration, alignment, and troubleshooting skills are a plus.
• Ability to interpret electrical, connection, interconnection drawings, and schematics.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Project, Excel, PowerPoint, AutoCAD.
• Legal authorization to work in the United States.
• Ability to qualify for and hold industry certifications related to safety (e.g., MSHA, OSHA) and background screening (e.g., TWIC, ISNetworld).

More About Us

We value diversity and inclusion. Apply today for your next career step with ABB. Visit www.abb.com to learn about our global solutions. #MyABBStory

We look forward to your application. For more about ABB, visit our website.

Equal Opportunity Statement

ABB is an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will be considered without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status, citizenship, age, race, ethnicity, hair texture, protective hairstyles, color, religious creed, national origin, pregnancy, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or other protected characteristics.

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Applicants may request to review the facility’s plan or reasonable accommodations by contacting ABB HR.

Resumes and applications are not accepted through this process.

While base salary depends on qualifications and experience, this position offers between $79,800 and $148,200 annually plus overtime.