Field Service Engineer

For more than 50 years, ENSCO has been providing leading-edge engineering, science and advanced technology solutions to governments and private industries worldwide.

ENSCO prides itself in creating and applying advanced technologies for mission success. We provide systems engineering, integration, and advanced technology services to transform the future safety, security, and resiliency of critical missions on the ground, in the air, in space, and in the information systems that connect these domains.

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Position Description

ENSCO RAIL's Division designs, develops and manufactures precision, high speed, real-time track inspection systems for the national and international railway market. We are seeking a skilled Field Service Engineer to join our service group, to provide installation, test, debug and repair of complex railway-vehicle-based electro-mechanical inertial and optical based data acquisition systems.

Responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:

• Field service, troubleshooting, maintenance and repair of equipment on railway vehicles at various domestic and international customer sites, as well as in our facilities.

• Installation, calibration and testing of track inspection systems on railway vehicles.

• Assembly, test, debug and repair of electronic circuit boards, cables, component chassis wiring, sensor assemblies and associated computer equipment.

• Support design engineers in the assembly, test and debug of new products.

This position will be based out of Chambersburg, PA.

Qualifications Required:

• Bachelor's degree in Mechatronics, Electronics, Electrical Engineering, or Mechanical Engineering, or equivalent experience.

• Technical experience or formal training in the service of complex, automated, industrial or transportation-related systems.

• Demonstrated experience in the following areas:

  • Understanding and troubleshooting of complex software-electro-mechanical systems, including both software and hardware functionality and interactions between the two.

  • Working independently at customer sites investigating, diagnosing, and resolving system problems.

  • Electro-Mechanical system level assembly, testing, troubleshooting and repair.

  • Performing data analysis to troubleshoot electro-mechanical data acquisition systems.

  • Installing and configuring application software and operating systems, including but not limited to: Windows 95, 7, 10, Linux, Qnx)

  • Installing and configuring local area network (LAN) and wireless (Wi-Fi) systems,

  • Cable fabrication and management, including Coax, Cat5, Cat6, Fiber,

  • Configuring computer networks and Network Switches.

  • Testing, installing as well as remote and onsite servicing systems, containing highly sophisticated sub-assemblies including lasers, optics, data acquisition electronics, mechatronics, and high-performance computing hardware and software.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

• Ability to perform the following:

  • Effectively communicate with customers by telephone and in person to diagnose and resolve system problems.

  • Perform basic electrical/electronic circuit analysis.

  • Effectively use multi-meters, oscilloscopes, function generators and general laboratory test equipment for testing and troubleshooting equipment to the component level.

• Climb a 15 foot high ladder to gain access to railroad vehicles.

• Work in tight spots under and about railway vehicles.

• Work 12 hour shifts as necessary when on field assignments.

• Work in inclement weather as needed.

• Must be able to lift 50 pound objects and carry them a distance of 150 feet.

• Travel domestically and internationally up to 50% of the time.

Qualifications Desired:

• Experience in railroad testing or inspections.

• Experience with optical and inertial sensors.

• Experience working in an ISO 9001 environment.

Required Certifications: None
US Citizenship Required: No
Security Clearance Required: None
Employment Type: Regular Full-time
Background Check Type: 10 Year Pre-Employment
Drug Screen Required: Yes
Position Contingent Upon Contract Award: No

Salary Range

$65,499.20—$70,000 USD

REAL ID Requirement

This position may require the ability to access to U.S. federal facilities. In accordance with the Department of Homeland Security’s enforcement of the REAL ID Act, as of May 7, 2025, individuals must present a REAL ID-compliant form of identification or an acceptable alternative to gain entry. For a list of acceptable forms of identification, please click here.

Benefits

At ENSCO, a positive working environment and a competitive salary are only part of the reason for choosing a career here. We offer a comprehensive benefits package that creates a stimulating and supportive environment where you can thrive - visit ensco.com/careers/benefits to learn more.

Export Control and Licensing

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EEO Statement

ENSCO, Inc. and its wholly owned U.S. subsidiaries are Equal Opportunity Employers– veterans, disability