Senior Service Engineering Specialist

WEG Electric Corp. (USA); Duluth (GA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Full benefits package

Pleasant work environment

Job summary

WEG Electric Corp. in Duluth, GA is seeking a Senior Service Engineering Specialist to lead aftermarket technical support and warranty administration.

You will interact with customers, distributors, service centres, and internal teams to guide repairs, validate warranty claims, and resolve product issues. The role requires strong troubleshooting skills, excellent communication, and the ability to manage multiple service requests while upholding quality standards.

Qualifications

• Must have strong customer-service orientation.
• Proficient in diagnosing and resolving electrical/industrial issues.
• Experience with warranty administration and field service coordination.

Responsibilities

• Serve as primary contact for aftermarket technical support and warranty matters.
• Coordinate repairs and site visits with Field Service teams.
• Analyze customer complaints from technical and commercial perspectives.
• Review schematics and documentation to resolve issues and drive improvements.
• Escalate complex cases to supervisors or specialized teams.

Skills

Customer service

Technical troubleshooting

Warranty processes

Communication

Time management

Team collaboration

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Associate degree in Electrical Technology

Tools

SAP

Microsoft Office

Job description

About WEG Electric Corp.

WEG is the largest industrial electric motor manufacturer in the Americas and one of the world's largest, producing more than 21 million units annually. Founded in 1961, WEG operates mainly in the capital goods sector, with five main businesses: Motors, Energy, Automation, Coatings, and Transmission & Distribution, and provides global solutions for electric motors, variable frequency drives, soft starters, controls, panels, transformers, and generators. The US corporate office is in Duluth, GA, with manufacturing units in Minnesota, Indiana, and Missouri, and over 30,000 employees worldwide.

About WEG Electric Corp.

WEG is the largest industrial electric motor manufacturer in the Americas and one of the world's largest, producing more than 21 million units annually. Founded in 1961, WEG operates mainly in the capital goods sector, with five main businesses: Motors, Energy, Automation, Coatings, and Transmission & Distribution, and provides global solutions for electric motors, variable frequency drives, soft starters, controls, panels, transformers, and generators. The US corporate office is in Duluth, GA, with manufacturing units in Minnesota, Indiana, and Missouri, and over 30,000 employees worldwide.

About This Role

WEG Electric Corp. has an exciting opportunity for a Senior Service Engineering Specialist to join our team in Duluth, GA.

The Senior Service Engineering Specialist serves as a primary point of contact for aftermarket technical support, warranty administration, and service‑related inquiries supporting WEG products and customers. This role works directly with customers, distributors, service centres, field service personnel, and internal teams to provide technical guidance, evaluate warranty claims, coordinate repairs, and resolve product‑related issues.

The ideal candidate combines strong technical troubleshooting skills with a customer‑focused approach and the ability to manage multiple service requests. This position plays a key role in ensuring timely issue resolution, maintaining customer satisfaction, and supporting continuous improvement efforts across service and quality functions.

Primary Responsibilities

• Operate with limited supervision while managing multiple customer service and technical support cases.
• Provide technical support to customers, distributors, service centres, and end users via phone and email.
• Analyze and troubleshoot product issues and provide technical recommendations to resolve them.
• Evaluate warranty eligibility and process warranty‑related claims in accordance with company policies.
• Analyze customer complaints from both technical and commercial perspectives.
• Maintain regular communication with customers regarding the status of service requests, warranty claims, repairs, and corrective actions.
• Coordinate field service activities and site visits in partnership with the Field Service Supervisor.
• Support customers with product startup and basic operational troubleshooting as needed.
• Coordinate product repairs, modifications, corrective actions, and return material authorisations.
• Issue credits, replacement requests, and factory claims to reimburse approved warranty expenses.
• Collaborate with Quality, Engineering, Sales, Operations, and other departments to resolve service, warranty, and customer support issues.
• Provide the Quality Lab and Engineering teams with technical data and customer feedback to support root cause investigations and product improvements.
• Maintain accurate, detailed documentation of customer interactions, troubleshooting activities, warranty claims, and service records in company systems.
• Review schematics, technical drawings, service manuals, and product documentation to support issue resolution.
• Escalate complex cases to supervisors, managers, or specialised technical resources as appropriate.
• Assist in training customers, service partners, and team members on product applications and technical support processes.
• Perform additional duties and special projects as assigned.

Education

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Associate Degree in Electrical Technology, Electronics, Industrial Technology, or related field preferred.

Experience & Knowledge

• At least 4 years of experience in customer service, technical support, warranty administration, field service coordination, or a related technical support role.
• Strong technical troubleshooting skills and the ability to quickly develop expertise in WEG products, applications, and service processes.
• Ability to diagnose and resolve intermediate‑level technical and service‑related issues.
• Proficiency in reading and interpreting electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, technical drawings, and service manuals.
• Working knowledge of warranty processes, service operations, and customer support procedures.
• Intermediate proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.
• SAP experience preferred.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills, with demonstrated ability to handle complex customer situations.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong organisational, time‑management, and attention‑to‑detail skills.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively across departments.
• Demonstrated customer focus with the ability to build positive relationships and manage challenging situations professionally.
• Ability to train and mentor others on product knowledge and technical support topics.
• Knowledge of electrical, electronic, motor control, or industrial products preferred.

We offer a pleasant work environment, competitive compensation, and a full benefits package.

Must be authorised to work in the United States. WEG does not offer visa sponsorship for this role.

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, sex, disability, veteran status, or other protected status.

Visit our website to learn more: www.weg.net