Associate Field Service Engineer

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Associate Field Service Engineer supporting Emerson’s automation and control systems for critical infrastructure customers. Troubleshooting, commissioning, and maintaining systems across Southeast Virginia.

Responsibilities:

  • Support customer sites by assisting with maintenance, troubleshooting, and optimization of control systems and related equipment
  • Learn and apply Emerson technologies, products, and engineering best practices through hands-on training and mentorship
  • Partner with experienced engineers to diagnose technical issues and identify effective solutions
  • Assist with installation, startup, testing, and commissioning of automation and control systems
  • Support customer training activities and help users understand system operation and maintenance requirements
  • Develop an understanding of customer operations and build positive working relationships through regular onsite engagement
  • Participate in preventive maintenance, system upgrades, and improvement initiatives to enhance reliability and performance
  • Support projects throughout the full lifecycle, including project engineering, Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT), onsite installation, commissioning, startup, testing, and ongoing customer support
  • Document service activities, technical findings, and recommendations through accurate and timely reporting
  • Follow established safety procedures and maintain safe work practices
  • Continuously develop technical knowledge in automation, instrumentation, process control, and industrial systems

Requirements:

  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Engineering Technology, or a related technical field, or expected completion of degree prior to employment
  • Internship, co-op, laboratory, capstone project, military, or other hands-on technical experience is preferred but not required
  • Demonstrated interest in industrial automation, control systems, engineering services, manufacturing, utilities, or related technical fields
  • Strong problem-solving, analytical, and critical-thinking skills
  • Effective verbal and written communication skills
  • Ability to learn new technologies, work collaboratively, and adapt in a dynamic customer-focused environment
  • Residence in, or willingness to relocate to, the Southeast Virginia, Hampton Roads, or Eastern Shore region
  • Ability and willingness to travel regionally as needed to support customer projects, service activities, and training opportunities
  • Exposure to PLCs, DCS platforms, automation systems, instrumentation, or process control concepts
  • Familiarity with Ladder Logic, electrical schematics, P&IDs, or industrial control systems through coursework or project work
  • Exposure to water/wastewater, power generation, manufacturing, or other industrial environments
  • Legally authorized to work in the United States; sponsorship is not provided
  • Temporary visa holders requiring sponsorship now or in the future are not eligible for hire

Benefits:

  • Overtime (OT)
  • Sign-on bonus
  • Annual merit review process
  • Medical insurance plans
  • Dental coverage
  • Vision coverage
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • 401(k)
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Employee resource groups
  • Recognition programs
  • Flexible time off plans
  • Paid parental leave (maternal and paternal)
  • Vacation leave
  • Holiday leave
  • Mentorship, training, and leadership opportunities
  • Award-winning employee development programs