Field Service Engineer
About The Position
If you are a Field Engineer looking for an opportunity to grow and develop professionally, Emerson has a great opportunity for you! Based in San Diego, CA, you will be part of a team of customer support engineers who can analyze and solve problems associated with the installation, start-up, and operation of relatively complex distributed control systems, sub-systems, and/or specific control equipment at customer locations. You will be in a customer facing position providing expert support for PLCs and or DCS systems, and provide direct engineering advisory assistance to the customer, and liaison within the company, on issues dealing with the equipment or related matters. At Emerson, we help customers in the world’s most crucial industries tackle the challenges of modern life. Be a part of a team that drives innovation that makes the world healthier, safer, smarter, and more sustainable. The Power & Water Solutions business focuses on upgrading existing power plant systems with industry leading automation controls and instrumentation to promote sustainability and longevity of our North American power grid. https://www.emerson.com/en-us/automation/ovation
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in engineering, computer science or a similar technical curriculum, or relevant field engineer experience in lieu of education.
- A minimum of 2 years of related experience with installations of industrial controls systems (DCS/PLC/SCADA).
- Understanding of basic networking and computer assembly/troubleshooting experience.
- Willingness and ability to travel up to 30% or more, in the local and surrounding area
- Ability to adhere to Emerson’s vehicle policy and possess a valid US driver’s license.
- Legal authorization to work in the United States without sponsorship now or in the future.
Nice To Haves
- A working understanding Ladder Logic, SAMA diagrams & P&ID prints
- Experience with DCS/PLC controls
- Experience in the power and water/wastewater treatment industries
Responsibilities
- Perform on-site instruction of customer personnel, writing and modifying maintenance procedures, quality control tests and/or product evaluation, and provide complete and timely reports on all activities with emphasis on defining problems encountered, services.
- Direct the efforts of personnel engaged in installation of control systems, sub-systems, equipment, or their routine modification/repair.
- Provide direct engineering advisory assistance to the customer, and liaison within the company, on issues dealing with the equipment or related matters.
- Cultivate relationships with internal project teams, customer project teams and contractors.
- Apply troubleshooting, problem-solving, decision-making, and planning skills.
Benefits
- We prioritize providing flexible, competitive benefits plans to meet you and your family’s physical, mental, financial, and social needs.
- We provide a variety of medical insurance plans, with dental and vision coverage, Employee Assistance Program, 401(k), tuition reimbursement, employee resource groups, recognition, and much more.
- Our culture offers flexible time off plans, including paid parental leave (maternal and paternal), vacation and holiday leave.
- Our compensation philosophy is simple: we pay a competitive base salary, within the local market in which we operate, and reward performance during our annual merit review process.
- The salary range for this role is $100,000.00 - 130,000.00 + benefits, annually, commensurate with the skills, talent, capabilities, and experience each candidate brings to a role.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Number of Employees
1-10 employees
