Systems Field Service Representative - Chicago

Schneider Electric; Chicago, Kenosha, Milwaukee (IL, WI, WI); On-site; USD 101,600 - 152,400; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Flexible work arrangements

Paid time off

401(k) with match

Opportunity for company stock

Job summary

A leading power management company is seeking a Field Service Technician based in Wisconsin. The role involves maintaining and repairing Automatic Transfer Switches and providing technical support. Candidates should have 5-7 years of relevant experience in electrical systems and must be able to interpret blueprints. The position offers training and a flexible work schedule with comprehensive benefits including health insurance and paid time off.

Qualifications

• 5-7+ years of relevant mechanical, electrical, and Emergency Power service experience.
• Experience in testing, maintenance, and/or upgrades in switchgear and control systems.
• Ability to calculate figures and interpret electrical schematics.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and repair Automatic Transfer Switches (ATS).
• Execute installation, maintenance, and repair on customer-installed base.
• Analyze complex problems in equipment and machinery.

Skills

Electrical theory

Mechanical service experience

Technical proficiency in electronic/electrical components

Report writing

Problem-solving

Blueprint interpretation

Education

Vocational education

Military training

Job description

Compensation

For this U.S. based position, the expected compensation range is $101,600 - $152,400 per year, which includes base pay and short-term incentive.

The compensation range for this full‑time position applies to candidates located within the United States. Our salary ranges are determined by reviewing roles of similar responsibility and level. Within the salary range, individual pay is determined by several factors including performance, knowledge, job‑related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. Schneider Electric also offers a comprehensive benefits package to support our employees, inclusive of medical (with member reward points), dental, vision, and basic life insurance, Benefit Bucks (credits to apply towards your benefits) flexible work arrangements, paid family leaves, 401(k) + match, well‑being and recognition programs, 12 holidays per year, 15 days of paid time off per year (pro‑rated in the first year of employment based on start date), opportunity to purchase company stock (eligibility depends on start date), and military leave benefits.

Job Overview

We are proud to offer all Field Service Technicians direct product training and training on all digital and physical tools associated with their work. Schneider Electric provides service vehicles, tools, uniforms, mobile devices, and laptops for daily professional use. This opportunity is a home‑based flexible work schedule with a 40‑hour guarantee (+ overtime). The Field Service Technician position will be within our U.S. Services business, specifically our ASCO team, which focuses on servicing critical data center equipment. We are the OEM service provider for APC (American Power Conversion)/MGE/Schneider Electric equipment.

Typical Day

• Maintenance and repair of Automatic Transfer Switches (ATS)
• Service administration and reporting, including service order generation, annual inventory review, and identification of replacement parts
• Executing installation, maintenance, and repair on customer installed base in a specific delimited know‑how
• Performance of warranty work and start‑up service
• Perform Startup/Commissioning on equipment across the Schneider Electric product portfolio
• Testing, calibration, checking, correcting, adjusting, and part component replacement services on customer products
• Construction and testing of circuits and equipment utilizing various tools and machines, including computers, workstations, circuit diagrams, and test instruments/equipment
• Technical support in product service, product training, and applications, including on‑site audits
• Support serviceable Schneider equipment including electrical switchgear, PDUs, RPPs, BMS systems, PLCs, HMIs, Drives, power monitoring equipment, protective relays, and more
• Document all required information for each site (technical report)
• Analyzing complex problems in equipment and machinery and interpreting maintenance manuals, using knowledge of systems and electronics to isolate and correct the fault
• Assist in developing design modifications, implementing modifications, and providing installation support
• Develop and implement training courseware and provide training to customers and other service representatives
• Travel for both training and to support job site requirements in other areas

On Some Days You May Even

• Receive and participate in job training for ATS maintenance, ATS troubleshooting and repair, and ATS startups
• Identify new opportunities while attending customer sites to promote Services growth
• Determine when products should be upgraded or replaced

Qualifications

• Vocational education, military training, or transferable experience in electronics, electrical theory or similar discipline
• 5‑7+ years of relevant mechanical, electrical and/or Emergency Power service experience, technical proficiency in electronic/electrical component theory
• Experience writing reports and competency in presenting information and responses to managers, clients, and customers
• The ability to calculate figures and amounts such as proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume
• The ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions
• Experience in testing, maintenance and/or upgrades in low or medium voltage switchgear, transformers, relay protection systems, and control systems
• The ability to interpret blueprints, read electrical schematics and other service documents, including various electrical drawings

Additional Information

When selected, you will receive a unique, team‑focused orientation and two weeks of in‑person training in our brand‑new state‑of‑the‑art training facility in Dallas, TX with all expenses paid. Upon return from your on‑site visit, you will continue with online training and will be paired with a local area mentor to receive on‑the‑job training and continue your onboarding journey with us.

Equal Opportunity Employer Statement

Schneider Electric aspires to be the most inclusive and caring company in the world, by providing equitable opportunities to everyone, everywhere, and ensuring all employees feel uniquely valued and safe to contribute their best. We mirror the diversity of the communities in which we operate, and ‘inclusion’ is one of our core values. We believe our differences make us stronger as a company and as individuals and we are committed to championing inclusivity in everything we do.

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Schneider Electric is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is our policy to provide equal employment and advancement opportunities in the areas of recruiting, hiring, training, transferring, and promoting all qualified individuals regardless of race, religion, color, gender, disability, national origin, ancestry, age, military status, sexual orientation, marital status or any other legally protected characteristic or conduct.