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Job Description

ROLE – PCS Engineer

Reports to the Service Manager. Receives general supervision from customer representatives who provide instruction and assign work onsite. Assists and/or works under 741 Engineering to support research and development of new products and retrofits.

Core Role: Applies analytical and problem-solving skills to diagnose and resolve power electronics (e.g., Variable Frequency Drives, AFE, DC / DC converters) faults and failures efficiently. This includes analyzing data from automated systems, understanding functional requirements, and applying statistical analysis to restore power electronics and/or industrial machine functions.

Experience

5 to 10 years in industrial environment safety practices, mechanical, electrical, power electronics, and control systems.

Educational Preference

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in a related field such as electrical engineering, computer science, or robotics. 10 years of experience in a related field is acceptable pending review of work history. Experience with power electronics is preferable.

Job Specification

In House – Travel to 741 Solutions will be associated with preparation for Field Service.

• Training
• Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT)
• Set up controls system simulation for testing of automated system functional specifications and network communication associated with commissioning power electronics components.
• Organize, pick up, and hand carry materials to jobsites.

Field Service – Attending service jobs at customer sites. (741 Solutions provides Global 24/7 services)

• Communicate scope of work with customer representatives and ensure work is performed in accordance with customer safety practices, policies, procedures, and industry “best practices”.
• Diagnose/troubleshoot industrial control systems and power electronic faults and failures.
• Replace defective or failed power electronic components.
• Document fault finding and troubleshooting techniques for future reference and training.
• Field commissioning of new and retrofit power electronics and their associated control systems.
• Provide technical support for internal Power Electronic Technicians and customer/client personnel as defined in service contracts.
• Collaborate with 741 Solutions' technical and engineering support personnel to resolve software and design related issues.
• Identify opportunities for improvement for internal and customer operations.

WORKING CONDITIONS

Automation Field Engineers stand for prolonged periods of time. Travel to domestic and international work locations on a waiting to engage basis. Exposure to hazards associated with the maintenance and repair of low voltage power electronics and switchgear. Ability to lift and carry heavy objects.

KNOWLEDGE / SKILL REQUIREMENTS

Knowledge of the principles, theories, maintenance, and repair practices associated with Power Electronics and their associated controls. Knowledge or PLC hardware (e.g., WAGO, SIEMENS, ALLEN BRADLEY) and their associated programming languages. Proficient in the use of PLC and Power electronics software tools. Knowledge of the safety practices and precautions required to minimize and mitigate risks associated with the diagnosis, repair, and testing of power electronic components. Knowledge of calibration and tuning of power electronic components. Ability to understand and apply the laws, rules, regulations, procedures, guidelines, policies, etc., governing work environments and assigned work scope. Ability to research and gather information required to accomplish assigned scope work by examining historical maintenance records and technical manuals. Ability to provide verbal and written instructions, procedures, guidelines, policies, etc., to customers and 741 Solutions personnel onsite. Ability to deal tactfully with customers and colleagues in time-critical production environments. Ability to exercise sound judgment and work independently. Ability to communicate with onsite customer representatives to effectively plan and execute approved scope of work.

Company Description

The ten-year-old company provides electrical engineering services, products, and solutions to industrial clients in energy generation, oil & gas extraction, refining, chemical, maritime, and renewable energy sectors. Specializing in variable frequency drives and other motor controls. Technicians perform factory-grade depot repairs and field service repairs at clients' request.

Additional Details

• Seniority level: Mid-Senior level
• Employment type: Contract
• Job function: Engineering and Information Technology
• Industries: Appliances, Electrical, and Electronics Manufacturing

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