Field Service Engineer - East Coast

Ametek, Inc.

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Field Service Engineer is responsible for the start-up, testing, preventive maintenance, and repair at client sites. This position requires air travel, on-call status, strong AC/DC power electronics and customer skills. The role would be located in the Eastern US with primary travel within the Eastern Region. The engineer will perform routine maintenance, troubleshooting, and repairs on power electronic equipment, use technical documents and test equipment, maintain a safe working environment, and follow all operating practices and electrical safety rules. Additionally, the role involves identifying sales opportunities, providing technical service reports, and managing expenses.

Requirements

Requires a Bachelor of Science in Electronics/Electrical Engineering Technology or Military equivalence.
A minimum of 5 years of experience in a similar field.
Previous experience testing, installing, and maintaining DC power systems and large stationary batteries in Uninterrupted Power Systems from 24VDC to 600VDC.
Strong AC/DC power electronics and customer skills.
Ability to lift 25 lbs. frequently and on occasion 75 lbs.
Ability to frequently stand for long periods of time, bend, stoop, reach, stretch, twist body, travel by car and airplane.

Nice To Haves

Willing to travel and able to work autonomously with minimal supervision.
Effective interpersonal, oral and written communication skills.
Ability to multitask and be capable of managing complex projects.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite is beneficial.

Responsibilities

Perform start-up, testing, preventive maintenance, and repair services of Ferro resonant and PWM power inverters, phase-controlled rectifiers, phase conditioners and voltage regulators, static transfer switches, and large storage batteries at client sites.
Perform routine maintenance, troubleshooting and repairs on power electronic equipment to include Uninterruptible Power Supplies (UPS); Analog and processor controlled, Power Inverters, Phase controlled rectifiers, Power conditioners, Static switches, Industrial batteries.
Use drawings and technical documents to expedite any repair allowing the client to return to normal operation.
Use oscilloscopes, multi-meters, infra-red cameras, and other test equipment to perform daily duties.
Maintain a safe working environment.
Understand all applicable electrical safety rules and the PPE requirements of the job.
Follow all operating practices, standards, and procedures.
Recognize opportunities to sell the expertise of the company to our clients and help increase sales.
Provide concise and well written technical service reports in a timely manner.
Maintain a corporate credit card and track all expenses carefully.