Senior Field Service Engineer – On‑Site Tech Leader

Nidec Corporation; Brooklyn Heights (OH); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Nidec Corporation is seeking a Field Service Engineer V to support customers and internal teams by performing routine service tasks in field environments. You will install, commission, troubleshoot, and maintain automated systems and drives, working with a range of PLCs and HMIs and providing on-site training to customers.

The role requires strong communication, safety awareness, and the ability to work independently while collaborating with internal engineers.

Qualifications

• Two-year associate degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronics, or related field is required.
• Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering or Engineering Technology preferred.
• Minimum five years in industrial automation or renewable energy environments.
• Strong knowledge of analog and digital circuits, DC/AC drives, PLCs, and HMIs.
• Experience with testing instruments (DMM, oscilloscope, meg-ohm meter).

Responsibilities

• Install, commission, troubleshoot, repair and perform preventive maintenance on automated systems.
• Work with motors, generators, drives, and power quality systems.
• Configure PLCs and HMIs from brands like Rockwell, Siemens, GE, Schneider, Beckhoff.
• Provide on-site training and customer support.
• Support after-sales activities and remote troubleshooting as needed.
• Ensure safety policies and regulatory compliance.

Skills

Excellent customer service

Interpersonal skills

Verbal and written communication

Microsoft Office

Read electrical drawings/schematics

Electrical troubleshooting

Teamwork

Problem solving

Education

Two-year associate degree in Electrical/ Electronics or related field

Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering or Engineering Technology preferred

Tools

Rockwell PLCs

Emerson PLCs

GE PLCs

Schneider PLCs

Beckhoff PLCs

FactoryTalk

Proficy View

Wonderware

Vijeo Designer

DMMs

Job description

Nidec Corporation is seeking a Field Service Engineer V to support customers and internal teams by performing routine service tasks in field environments. You will install, commission, troubleshoot, and maintain automated systems and drives, working with a range of PLCs and HMIs and providing on-site training to customers.

The role requires strong communication, safety awareness, and the ability to work independently while collaborating with internal engineers.