Senior Digital Integration Solutions - Field Service Engineer

Eaton Corporation; Mountainside (NJ); Hybrid; USD 104,000 - 145,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and welfare benefits

Retirement benefits

Paid time off

Job summary

Eaton Corporation is seeking a Senior Digital Integration Solutions Engineer to join their Electrical Engineering Services & Systems team. In this role, you will provide on-site implementation of power management systems, delivering advanced solutions while collaborating directly with customers across diverse industries.

The position entails significant travel (up to 75%) and requires a Bachelor's degree or 5 years of relevant experience. The expected salary range is $104,000 – $145,000 based on skills and experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or 5 years of relevant experience required.
• Current and unrestricted driver’s license is mandatory.
• Must reside within 50 miles of the job location.

Responsibilities

• Implement Electrical Power Management systems on-site.
• Provide engineering consultation for power systems.
• Program PLC control systems including SCADA.

Skills

Programming and troubleshooting devices

Power Management systems

SCADA knowledge

Communication protocols knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a technical discipline

Master’s degree preferred

Tools

HMI software

Power monitoring software

Job description

Join Eaton’s Electrical Engineering Services & Systems team and be part of a dynamic group delivering innovative solutions across the entire power system lifecycle—from design and build to long-term support. We don’t just maintain systems, we transform them. By integrating and optimizing every component, we ensure power systems align with business goals while staying safe, efficient, reliable, and future-ready.

As a Senior Digital Integration Solutions Engineer, you’ll work directly with customers on-site, playing a hands‑on role in delivering advanced power automation solutions. This position offers the opportunity to travel up to 75% throughout the region, giving you exposure to a wide range of industries, technologies, and real‑world applications.

Expected annual salary range: $104,000 – $145,000.

Please note the salary information shown above is a general guideline only. Salaries are based upon candidate skills, experience, and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations.

What you’ll do

• Provide on‑site implementation of Electrical Power Management and mission critical monitoring and control systems including Power Xpert, Foreseer, PowerNet, and next generation Power Monitoring platforms.
• Provide applied engineering and consultation to customers in the areas of system integration, installation, start‑up, maintenance, repair, training and modification of power management, control, and mission critical systems.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution with at least 3 years of experience working with or managing installations of Power Management, Power Control, SCADA, Mission Critical, or Building Management systems, or in lieu of a degree at least 5 years of experience in those areas.
• This role requires a current, unrestricted driver’s license and a satisfactory Motor Vehicle Record. Candidates will be subject to a motor vehicle record check upon hire.
• All applicants must reside within a 50‑mile radius of the work locations listed. No relocation will be offered for this role. Active‑Duty Military Service members are exempt from the geographical area limitation.
• Eaton will not consider applicants for immigration sponsorship or support for this position.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree in a technical discipline (Electrical/Computer Engineering, Computer Science) from an accredited institution.
• Experience in programming and troubleshooting devices that utilize serial communication protocols (Modbus TCP, Modbus RTU, BACnet IP, BACnet MS/TP, LON, etc.).
• Professional Engineering license.

Position Criteria

• Successfully complete and maintain compliance with Eaton’s safety program and policy.
• Submit to periodic customer‑required background and drug screenings.
• Possess and maintain a valid and unrestricted driver’s license.
• Must have the ability to work variable hours, including nights and weekends, and travel within the district, state, region, or country based on customer requirements.
• Program PLC control systems (Power Control, Generator Control, and SCADA).
• Commissioning experience.
• Experience with HMI (Human Machine Interface) software and power monitoring software packages.
• Working knowledge of industrial communication protocols such as Modbus (TCP and RTU), SNMP, OPC, DDE, BACnet (IP and MS/TP).
• Strong computer skills with Windows Operating Systems and databases.
• Intermediate networking skills and ability to troubleshoot network hardware and interfaces, including Ethernet and fiber.
• Knowledge of power quality meters, trip units, protective relays, and UPS.
• Working knowledge of test equipment and diagnostic instruments for automation and power management systems.
• Knowledge of troubleshooting, test and repair techniques.
• Advanced understanding of the company’s and competitor’s automation and power management systems and services.
• Knowledge and practice of safety precautions related to working with automation and power management systems.
• Ability to interface with internal and external customers, salespeople, and other team members on a technical level.
• Demonstrated ability to provide service and represent company interests in developing customer relationships to assure long‑term customer satisfaction.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication/presentation skills.

Equal Employment Opportunity

We are committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities for all job applicants and employees. Employment decisions are based upon job‑related reasons regardless of an applicant’s race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, marital status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other status protected by law.

Eaton believes in second‑chance employment. Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction history will be considered regardless of their arrest or conviction history, consistent with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance, the California Fair Chance Act and other local laws.

Benefits

Eaton provides a range of health, welfare, and retirement benefits, as well as paid and unpaid time off programs, depending on eligibility factors such as geographic location, date of hire, and applicable collective bargaining agreements.