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We are seeking a Field Service Engineer who will service Phenix/Doble equipment at world-wide locations. This role will be based in our Accident, MD office reporting to the Service Manager.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
Independent on-site analysis and repair of high voltage, high current test equipment
o Troubleshoot system faults on relay, PLC, and microprocessor-controlled equipment
o Remove and replace system components to accomplish repair
o Modify Programmable Logic Controller programs under the direction of the assigned Automation Engineer
o Operationally check equipment after repair for serviceability
Failure Analysis
o Analyze failures associated with in-use equipment
o Provides analysis and reports to Engineering
o Works with Engineering to resolve failures
Special Projects
o Coordinates with Engineering, Sales, and Management on special service projects
o Evaluates best designs and solutions for special projects
On-Site Commissioning and Training
o Prepare and implement both practical and classroom training
o Analyze customers use of equipment while testing customers test objects
o Provide customer test procedures for their specific test equipment
o Provide training certificates.
Prepare and deliver quotations for varying customer service quote request
o Prepare cost analysis and quotations for custom parts and upgrade requests
TRAVEL
Approximately 30% both domestic and international.
DECISION-MAKING LATITUDE
The Service Engineer is responsible for the direct interaction with the customer. They communicate with customer to know equipment configuration, maintenance status and coordinate final scheduling for various field services.
The Service Engineer can make field modifications as required. Reports decisions and modifications made to Engineering department.
QUALIFICATIONS
EDUCATION:
Bachelors of Science in Electrical Engineering or equivalent relevant experience.
REQUIRED EXPERIENCE:
2 years of electrical/electronics experience.
Proper use of electrical test equipment to include oscilloscopes, multi-meters, signal generators.
Proficient in the use of Microsoft Word, Excel.
Ability to professionally communicate with customers.
Ability to understand and modify electrical/electronic circuitry.
PREFERRED EXPERIENCE (Not Required):
Able to modify Programmable Logic Controllers software.
Experience with high voltage, high current test equipment
Experience with Partial Discharge Systems.
Familiar and comfortable with international travel.
Experience with AutoCAD.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS and ABILITIES:
Ability to travel to world-wide locations.
Ability to provide classroom type training.
Ability to work in the US without sponsorship.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
While performing the duties of this job the employee is often required to stand, sit, use computers, read, write, type, copy machines, file paperwork, use telephones, and utilize written and oral communication to interact with clients, co-workers and customers. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals to perform the essential functions of this job. Must be capable of lifting 30 pounds.
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
We are an Equal Employment Opportunity employer that values the strength diversity brings to the workplace. All qualified applicants, regardless of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, gender identity or expression, national origin, genetics, age, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law, are strongly encouraged to apply.
The Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (ADA) prohibits discrimination by employers, in compensation and employment opportunities, against qualified individuals with disabilities who, with or w thout reasonable accommodation, can perform the essential functions of a job. A function may be essential for any of several reasons, including: the job exists to perform that function, the employee holding the job was hired for his/her expertise in performing the function, or only a limited number of employees are available to perform that function.
Actual base salary offered to the hired applicant will be determined based on their work location, level, qualifications, job related skills, as well as relevant education or training experience.
Salary Pay Range Minimum $87,524.93 - Midpoint $109,406.16
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractors legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)