Field Service Engineer

Nidec•Brooklyn Heights, OH

About The Position

Provide on-site and remote support of standard and custom power conversion products, assemblies, and systems which include AC and DC Low Voltage Drives, Inverters for Battery Energy Storage & EV charging, Medium Voltage Drives, PLC’s, and HMI’s for both industrial and renewable energy applications. Conduct installation and commissioning, troubleshooting, repairs, and predictive/preventative maintenance of power conversion products/assemblies to support a variety of customer applications across North America. This individual will be an independent, customer-facing technical application engineer for several strategic accounts and customers. This role requires a self-motivated, results-oriented professional with a strong technical aptitude and a passion to succeed.

Requirements

Two-year associate degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronic Technology, Military Technical Training Program, or related field
Valid Driver’s License required to drive to customer locations, either from airports or Cleveland office
Must be able to pass a federal background check
Minimum of five (5) years prior experience in an industrial automation (i.e. metals, pulp & paper, marine, cranes, mining) or renewable energy environment required
Thorough knowledge of analog and digital circuits, configuration of AC/DC drives, AC/DC Motor Theory, PLC’s, and HMI’s
Experience using electronic test equipment such as Data Recorders, DMM’s, Clamp-on ammeters, Megaohmmeters, and Oscilloscopes
Ability to work independently, resolve technical and manufacturing issues without detailed direction, and work as part of a team
Ability to work within strict deadlines
Ability to use hand and/or power tools
Ability to read Electrical Drawings/Schematics
Competent in Microsoft Office software programs
Strong technical skills, in electric fundamentals as well as computers
Aggressive, goal oriented self-driver with strong work ethic
Innovative, creative person
Excellent customer service and interpersonal skills
Outstanding verbal and written communications skills

Nice To Haves

Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering or Engineering Technology preferred
Experience in troubleshooting power electronics circuitry desirable
Experience with Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS), Grid-Tie Solar Inverters, or EV charging is desirable but not required
Experience with Nidec low voltage drives including AD3000 & AD5000, Accel500, Unidrive M, Answer Drives DC, ADDVANTAGE-32, and Mentor MP is desirable but not required

Responsibilities

Installation and commissioning, troubleshooting, repairs, and predictive/preventative maintenance of automated systems and power conversion products/assemblies independently or as part of a team on larger projects
Work with motors, generators, drives, plant automation and power quality systems
Work with a variety of PLC’s including Rockwell, Emerson, GE, Schneider, and Beckhoff
Work with a variety of HMI software including Factory Talk, Proficy View, Wonderware, Vijeo Designer, and others
Provide hands-on, on-site training to customers
Work with and configure industrial networks
Work closely with in-house engineers on project design and testing of drive systems
Display professionalism, proactively interface, and effectively communicate with the customer to build and maintain a high level of customer satisfaction
Provide telephone, email, and other support to customers
When required, participate in paid, rotating after hours phone duty for customer remote support and breakdown assistance
Participate in supporting after-service sales activities such as proposing added services, spare parts, and additional upgrades
Provide emergency field service for customers on an as needed basis
Maintain working knowledge of safety policies and regulations to ensure duties of self and others are performed in a safe manner