Service Engineering Specialist II - Low Voltage Motors

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

Benefits offered by this job

Full benefits package

On-site role in Duluth, GA

Job summary

WEG Electric Corp. in Duluth, GA is seeking a Service Engineering Specialist II to join the Low Voltage Motors team.

You will provide intermediate technical support for LV Drives, Soft Starters, PLCs, HMIs, and basic MV/DC/System Drive applications, troubleshoot issues, and perform remote diagnostics to identify root causes. Collaborating with customers, field service, engineering, and quality teams, you will help deliver effective solutions, support training, and contribute to product

Qualifications

• 3–7 years of experience in industrial automation and motor control.
• Experience with LV drives, soft starters, motors, and electrical systems.
• Familiarity with MV/DC drives and system drive applications.
• Knowledge of PLCs, HMIs, SCADA, and industrial communication networks.
• Understanding of NFPA 70E/NEC/OSHA safety basics.
• Strong troubleshooting and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical support via phone, email, and remote connections for LV Drives and related products.
• Troubleshoot moderately complex electrical and control issues.
• Perform remote diagnostics and recommend corrective actions.
• Escalate on-site needs to Field Service or Senior Support Engineers.
• Support Field Service engineers with wiring diagrams and parameter recommendations.
• Document interactions and resolutions in support systems.
• Create technical documentation and knowledge-base resources.
• Assist with customer training and onboarding.
• Participate in after-hours support rotation.

Skills

Industrial automation

Motor control systems

Diagnostics & troubleshooting

Remote support

Customer service

Electrical troubleshooting

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Tools

PLC programming

HMI interfaces

SCADA systems

Ethernet/IP

Modbus

Profibus

DeviceNet

BACnet

Job description

About This Role

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

The Service Engineering Specialist II provides intermediate-level technical support for WEG products, including LV Drives, Soft Starters, PLCs, HMIs, and basic MV, DC, and System Drive applications. This role supports customers, distributors, and field service personnel through troubleshooting, diagnostics, programming support, and technical problem resolution. Support is provided primarily through phone, email, and remote connection, with occasional limited field support when required.

The ideal candidate has experience working with industrial automation, motor control systems, variable frequency drives, and electrical troubleshooting. This position serves as a key technical resource while partnering with customers, field service engineers, engineering, quality, and product management teams to deliver effective solutions and ensure customer satisfaction.

Primary Responsibilities

• Provide technical support via phone, email, and remote connection for WEG LV Drives, Soft Starters, PLCs, HMIs, and basic MV/DC/System Drive applications.
• Troubleshoot and resolve moderately complex electrical, control, programming, and communication issues.
• Perform structured remote diagnostics to identify root causes and recommend corrective actions.
• Evaluate support cases to determine when on-site intervention is required and coordinate escalation to Field Service or Senior Support Engineers.
• Support Field Service Engineers by providing technical guidance, wiring diagrams, parameter recommendations, and troubleshooting assistance before and during site visits.
• Document customer interactions, troubleshooting activities, and resolutions within technical support systems.
• Assist with product evaluations, testing activities, warranty validation, and technical issue investigations.
• Identify product non-conformities and collaborate with Engineering and Quality teams to support corrective actions.
• Provide field feedback to Product Management and Engineering teams to support continuous product improvement.
• Develop and maintain technical documentation, troubleshooting guides, and knowledge-base resources.
• Assist with customer training activities and support onboarding of new technical support team members.
• Participate in after-hours support rotation as required.
• Support customers with repair recommendations, return authorizations, and parts identification.
• Maintain current knowledge of WEG products, applications, and emerging technologies.
• Deliver a high level of customer service while managing escalated customer situations professionally.

Education

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering preferred, or an equivalent combination of education and relevant experience.

Experience & Knowledge

• 3 to 7 years of experience supporting industrial automation, motor control systems, drives, controls, electrical systems, or related technologies.
• Solid understanding of LV Drives, Soft Starters, motors, and industrial electrical systems.
• Familiarity with MV Drives, DC Drives, and System Drive applications.
• Working knowledge of PLCs, HMIs, SCADA systems, and industrial communication networks such as Ethernet/IP, Modbus, Profibus, DeviceNet, and BACnet.
• Understanding of AC/DC motor control, power electronics, and control logic.
• Experience utilizing diagnostic software, test equipment, and remote support platforms.
• Knowledge of applicable safety standards including NFPA 70E, NEC, and OSHA requirements.
• Strong troubleshooting, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to interpret electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, and technical manuals.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Ability to work independently with moderate supervision and collaboratively within a team environment.
• Professional customer service skills, including the ability to support escalated customer situations.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.

Location

• Duluth, GA
• On-site, Monday through Friday

About WEG Electric Corp.

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

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

Must be authorized 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, or other protected status.