Marine Field Service Engineer; Automation

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This position reports to: Service Operations 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.

The work model for the role is: hybrid.

This role is contributing to the Automation, Marine and Ports Division, in either Miramar, FL or Houston, TX.

• Traveling to customer premises globally, in most cases onboard a vessel in offshore and in dry docks, for example but not limited to Drill ships, Drilling rigs, Offshore Supply Vessels, Cruise ships, Ferries, Tankers, Container ships, Etc.
• Working independently to install, modify, test, repair, or inspect company products and equipment including, but not limited to:
  Automation systems and programming, PLCs AC800m, AC500, AC450, AC80, 800xA system, ABB panels such as 800 series, proficiency with industry software such as Compact Control Builder.
• Troubleshooting communication networks, and performing complex and diverse engineering activities.
• Interpreting technical drawings and schematics and making changes as necessary in the field to reflect work carried out on site.
• Remote on‑call support for customer technical problems is required.

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.

• Three or more years' preferred experience in marine power generation and power distribution with a focus on automation and control systems and programming.
• Bachelor's degree, preferred but not required, in electrical engineering or another electrical technical field.
• Familiarity with marine/offshore work environment and procedures.
• Experience in marine integrated automation systems.
• Preferred experience with ABB marine equipment.
• Ship electrician or have experience from shipyards, understanding and interest in marine installations.
• Familiarity with marine/offshore work environment and procedures.

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.

• Choice between two medical plan options: A PPO plan called the Copay Plan or a High Deductible Health Plan (with a Health Savings Account) called the High Deductible Plan.
• Choice between two dental plan options:
  Core and Core Plus.
• Vision benefit.
• Company paid life insurance (2X base pay).
• Company paid AD&D (1X base pay).
• Voluntary life and AD&D – 100% employee paid up to maximums.
• Short Term Disability – up to 26 weeks, company paid.
• Long Term Disability – 60% of pay, company paid. Ability to buy‑up to 66 2/3% of pay.
• Supplemental benefits – 100% employee paid (Accident insurance, hospital indemnity, critical illness, pet insurance).
• Parental Leave – up to 6 weeks.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Health Advocate support resources for mental/behavioral health, general health navigation and virtual health, and infertility/adoption.
• Employee discount program.

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• 401k Savings Plan with Company Contributions.
• Employee Stock Acquisition Plan (ESAP).

ABB provides 11 paid holidays. Vacation is provided based on years of service for hourly and non‑exempt positions. Salaried exempt…