Field Service Engineer - Drives

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This Position reports to:
Technical Support Manager

The Marine Field Service Engineer (FSE) plans and executes, with minimal professional guidance, complex technical field assignments involving the installation, modification, test, inspection or repair of company products and equipment. The FSE may also coordinate work with other groups to ensure meeting customer commitments. Since the FSE is often the one who interacts with the customer's operation people, they may also recommend measures to improve operations and customer service.

This role contributes to the Process Automation, Marine and Ports Division in Houston, TX. The work model for the role is hybrid.

• Works independently to install, modify, test, repair, or inspect company products and equipment including, but not limited to, liquid cooled variable frequency drives, both low and medium voltage, and automation systems and programming.
• Performs or coordinates complex and diverse engineering activities associated with field projects.
• Interprets technical drawings and schematics and makes changes as necessary in the field to reflect work carried out on site.
• Increases product and technical knowledge through factory or third‑party training, technical manuals, and conventional or non‑conventional resources.
• Troubleshoot and repair equipment, applying personal knowledge and experience.

Our teams support each other, collaborate, and never stop learning. Everyone brings something unique, and together we push ideas forward to solve real problems. Being part of our team means your work matters - because the progress we make here creates real impact out there.

• Four or more years' experience in marine power generation and power distribution with a focus on variable frequency drives, both low and medium voltage, and control systems and programming.
• Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering or another Electrical technical field.
• Familiarity with marine/offshore work environment and procedures.
• Experience in marine power generation and power distribution.
• Preferred experience with ABB marine equipment.
• Ship electrician experience or have experience from shipyards, understanding and interest in marine installations.

We empower you to take initiative, challenge ideas, and lead with confidence. You'll grow through meaningful work, continuous learning, and support that's tailored to your goals. Every idea you share and every action you take contributes to something bigger.

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The Marine & Ports Division serves the shipping and ports industries through its extensive portfolio of integrated systems and solutions that improve the flexibility, reliability and energy efficiency of vessels and container terminals. By coupling power, propulsion, automation, marine software and services that ensure maximum vessel uptime, the Division is well positioned to help the marine industry achieve its decarbonization targets…