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Field Engineer - OA

Construction, Engineering & Trades · Civil & Industrial Engineering · Mechanical Engineering · Electrical Engineering

In short

Emerson is seeking a Field Service Engineer (Ovation Advantage) based in Tinley Park, IL, for a hybrid role. This position involves working with customers and teams to develop project scopes, manage the design, implementation, and documentation of custom applications, and diagnose/resolve engineering challenges with control systems at customer sites. The role requires a Bachelor's degree in engineering or a related STEM field, 3+ years of experience, and knowledge of networking and power plant subsystems, with travel up to 75%.

Responsibilities

  • Develop project scope and bill of material for custom applications.
  • Manage the design, implementation, documentation, and installation of custom applications.
  • Diagnose and resolve engineering challenges related to installation, startup, and operation of control systems.
  • Conduct site walkdowns and develop cost estimates for retrofit projects.
  • Develop technical specifications and coordinate with third-party vendors.
  • Evaluate contractor bids for installation work.
  • Manage and coordinate regional projects, including planning and scheduling.
  • Lead technical and project meetings.
  • Design, review, implement, and test control systems.
  • Develop and maintain control system databases, logic, and operator interfaces.
  • Support installation, startup, commissioning, and troubleshooting at customer sites.
  • Provide technical guidance and engineering support to customers and internal teams.
  • Build and sustain strong customer relationships.

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in engineering, computer science, related STEM degree, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
  • 3+ years of related experience.
  • Understanding of basic networking and computer assembly/troubleshooting.
  • Strong communication skills.
  • Knowledge of a working power plant and all sub-systems.
  • Ability to travel up to 50-75% of the time, seasonally.
  • Legal authorization to work in the United States without sponsorship.

Desired Qualifications

  • Working understanding of Ladder Logic, SAMA diagrams, and P&ID prints.
  • Experience with DCS/PLC controls.
  • 5+ years of control experience in the power and water/wastewater treatment industries.

Benefits

  • Competitive base salary ($82,620 - $105,000 annually).
  • Annual merit review process.
  • Variety of medical insurance plans, with dental and vision coverage.
  • Employee Assistance Program.
  • 401(k).
  • Tuition reimbursement.
  • Employee resource groups.
  • Recognition programs.
  • Flexible time off plans.
  • Paid parental leave (maternal and paternal).
  • Vacation and holiday leave.

Skills

DCSPLCLadder LogicP&ID
#engineering#field service#automation#control systems#power generation#water treatment
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About Emerson

Emerson is a leading global technology, software, and engineering company providing innovative solutions for customers in industrial and commercial markets. We help customers in the world’s most essential industries solve the biggest challenges of modern life. Every day, our global workforce fulfills our unified Purpose and lives out the Values we hold close as an organization: Integrity, Safety & Quality, Support Our People, Customer Focus, Continuous Improvement, Collaboration, and Innovation. Across the globe, we are united by a singular Purpose: We drive innovation that makes the world…

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Company

Emerson

Job Posted

4 weeks ago

Employment Type

Full Time

Work mode

Hybrid

Salary

US$82,620–105,000 / year

Experience Level

Mid-Senior

Locations

Tinley Park, United States

Qualification

Bachelor

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