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Sr Systems Service Engineer

Job in Goose Creek, Berkeley County, South Carolina, 29445, USA
Listing for: Schneider Electric
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-09-05
Job specializations:
  • Engineering
    Systems Engineer, Automation & Mechatronics Engineer
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 102000 - 152000 USD Yearly USD 102000.00 152000.00 YEAR
Job Description & How to Apply Below

Join Schneider Electric's Process Automation Services team and play a key role in supporting mission-critical industrial control systems across a diverse customer base. As a Senior Systems Service Engineer
, you will provide expert technical support, commissioning, troubleshooting, upgrades, cybersecurity implementation, and lifecycle services for Distributed Control Systems (DCS),
PLCs
, Safety Instrumented Systems (SIS), and related industrial automation technologies
.

This position requires a highly motivated professional who enjoys solving complex technical challenges, working directly with customers, and delivering innovative solutions that improve system reliability, performance, and operational efficiency.

Travel Requirements: Travel up to 75% within the southeast region of GA, FL, TN, NC and SC. Residence within the service territory is preferred.

What will you do? Customer Service & Technical Support
  • Provide onsite and remote support for industrial automation and control systems.
  • Perform preventive and corrective maintenance activities.
  • Troubleshoot and resolve complex hardware, software, networking, and process control issues.
  • Maintain customer systems with software updates, patches, quick fixes, and hardware upgrades.
  • Deliver detailed service reports and technical documentation.
  • Support emergency service requests when required.
Engineering & Project Execution
  • Configure, commission, and optimize DCS, PLC, HMI, and SIS systems.
  • Support control system migrations, modernization projects, and technology upgrades.
  • Perform Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT), Site Acceptance Testing (SAT), startup, and commissioning activities.
  • Analyze system performance and conduct root cause analysis to identify and resolve issues.
  • Review project specifications, control narratives, P&IDs, and engineering documentation.
  • Develop upgrade plans and technical recommendations for customers.
Commercial & Team Support
  • Support sales and account teams with technical guidance and customer consultations.
  • Participate in proposal reviews and project planning activities.
  • Collaborate with engineering, product management, manufacturing, and customer teams.
  • Mentor junior engineers and field service personnel.
Cybersecurity & Compliance
  • Implement industrial cybersecurity best practices for control system environments.
  • Follow Schneider Electric safety, quality, and service standards.
  • Ensure compliance with customer requirements and contractual obligations.
  • System Platform / Wonderware
  • Other major DCS platforms including Emerson DeltaV, Honeywell Experion, ABB, or Yokogawa
What Makes You Successful in this role?
  • Strong customer focus and commitment to service excellence.
  • Ability to solve complex technical challenges independently.
  • Effective communicator and team collaborator.
  • Strong troubleshooting and root cause analysis skills.
  • Leadership mindset with the ability to mentor others.
  • Passion for learning new technologies and supporting customers in critical industrial environments.
Industry experience in
  • Power Generation
  • Chemical Processing
  • Oil & Gas
  • Pulp & Paper
  • Water/Wastewater
  • Manufacturing
Who will you report to?

Field Service Manager

Why Join Schneider Electric?
  • Work with industry-leading automation and control technologies.
  • Support major industrial customers across multiple industries.
  • Enjoy a high degree of technical autonomy and customer interaction.
  • Continuous training and career development opportunities.
  • Join a collaborative team focused on innovation, safety, and customer success.
What qualifications will make you successful?
  • Associate's or bachelor’s degree in engineering, Engineering Technology, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Process Control, or a related technical discipline.
  • Minimum 5 years of experience in industrial automation, process control, or control systems engineering.
  • Experience supporting, configuring, troubleshooting, and maintaining industrial control systems.
  • Strong knowledge of:

Strong knowledge of:

  • Distributed Control Systems (DCS)
  • PLCs and HMI platforms
  • Industrial networking
  • Process instrumentation
  • OPC communications
  • Control strategies and process automation

Ability to read and interpret:

  • P&IDs
  • Electrical drawings
  • Control narratives
  • Functional specifications
  • Excellent analytical, communication, and customer-facing skills.
  • Valid driver's license and ability to travel extensively.
  • Preferred Qualifications

    Experience with one or more of the following:

    • Schneider Electric Foxboro DCS
    • Triconex Safety Systems
    • Modicon PLCs
    • AVEVA System Platform / Wonderware
    • Other major DCS platforms including Emerson DeltaV, Honeywell Experion, ABB, or Yokogawa
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