Field Service Engineer

Job Description

Job Description

About WEG Electric Corp.

WEG is the largest industrial electric motor manufacturer in the Americas and one of the world's largest, producing more than 21 million units annually. Founded in 1961, WEG operates mainly in the capital goods sector and has five main businesses: Motors, Energy, Automation, Coatings, and Transmission & Distribution, providing global solutions for electric motors, variable frequency drives, soft starters, controls, panels, transformers, and generators. The US corporate office is in Duluth, GA, with manufacturing units in Minnesota, Indiana, and Missouri, and over 30,000 employees worldwide. 

About the Role:

WEG Electric Corp. has an excellent opportunity for a Field Service Engineer . In this role, you will support WEG motors, drives, and industrial products by troubleshooting, assisting with startups, and providing post-sales support to customers, distributors, and field service personnel. This position is ideal for candidates with backgrounds in electrical systems, electronics, mechatronics, industrial maintenance, automation, or related technical disciplines who are looking to build a career in industrial technology.

Knowledge & Skills

• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
• Understanding of electrical and electronic systems.
• Ability to read and interpret schematics, wiring diagrams, drawings, and technical manuals.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Diagnose and resolve technical issues while providing excellent customer support.
• Experience using computer applications and support databases to document service activities.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Provide technical support to customers and end users by phone or email for basic WEG product start-up.
• Provides after-hours phone support.
• Sends Field Service Request Form to customer when requested or when scope of customer request extends beyond expected boundaries of reasonable phone or email support.
• Assists field support personnel by phone or email, providing drawings and using available WEG resources as needed.
• Sends Return Authorization Request Form to customer when requested or when deemed appropriate.
• Records call and email details in the technical support database.
• Records non-conformities of WEG products in the appropriate database.
• Reviews field service reports as needed for warranty validation.
• Performs product inspections (static and power test inspections) according to each product's technical manuals. • Performs root cause analysis to determine, if possible, whether failure is a manufacturer defect or external, for warranty or denial purposes.
• Provides quotes for WEG product repairs.
• Records details of evaluations, defective parts found with cost of each, determination of worthiness of repair in the appropriate database.
• Keeps workbenches and repairs lab organized and clean.
• Helps the parts department identify parts for customers.
• Provides backup to the Field Service Engineer and Repair Lab Engineer

Experience

• At least 1 year of experience in technical support, industrial maintenance, electrical systems, electronics, automation, HVAC, or related technical fields.
• Troubleshooting experience with electrical, electronic, or industrial equipment preferred.
• Experience supporting customers, end users, technicians, or field service personnel is a plus.

Education

• High School Diploma or GED required, or an Associate degree or technical certification in Electrical Systems, Electronics, Mechatronics, Industrial Systems Technology, Automation & Controls, or a related field preferred.
• We encourage recent graduates from technical and trade programs to apply.

We offer a pleasant work environment, competitive compensation, and a full benefits package. To Apply: All candidates must submit an updated resume and complete our application in order to be considered for this position. Must be authorized to work in the United States. WEG does not offer visa sponsorship for this role.

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, sex, disability, veteran status, or other protected status.

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