Senior Field Service Engineer

Company: Eaton-EN
Location: Indianapolis
Posted on: February 23, 2021

Job Description:

Eaton's Engineering Service & Systems division is currently seeking a Senior Field Service Engineer to join our team. The position will be based at our Westerville or West Chester, Ohio or Indianapolis, IN facility location.Position OverviewEaton's Engineering Service & Systems division wants to help you fuel your career! Eaton has the largest and most experienced team of field services technicians and engineers in the industry. This team brings extensive skills and experiences to field service engineering. Active participation in recognized technical societies such as NFPA and IEEE and collaboration with a variety of utilities and industries ensures that our technicians are knowledgeable about today's cutting edge technology and engineering techniques. We assist customers at every stage of the power system: offering start-up and commissioning of equipment, performing planned maintenance, monitoring performance, diagnosing system problems remotely, as well as responding to emergencies on a 24/7 basis, 365 days a year. Our support services help businesses make the most of their existing electrical equipment by optimizing performance and extending the life of existing facilities.The Power Distribution Systems organization offers career opportunities at a variety of levels representing increased scope and responsibility within the organization. The Senior Field Service Engineer provides field service engineering and technical assistance to customers in areas of installation, startup, maintenance, and repair, training, and modification of electrical power distribution equipment; self-manage assigned projects for electrical equipment; provide technical solutions to customers; perform less conventional complex engineering assignments that may involve equipment or product design, testing of materials, process studies, or research investigationsMaking what matters work at Eaton takes the passion of every employee around the world. We create an environment where creativity, invention and discovery become reality, each and every day. It's where bold, bright professionals like you can reach your full potential-and where you can help us reach ours.In This Function You Will* Continuously improve personal, technical and professional business skills enabling incumbent to service products to customer's satisfaction through keeping current with product technology as measured by ability to troubleshoot and repair various products and to instruct others.* Provide timely, detailed and accurate reports on service work performed, product performance, and warranty liabilities to company expense and time allocation.* Become computer efficient using laptops provided and mastering all required software.* Maintain all service equipment including all test equipment, tools issued to meet specifications including EBE, ISO requirements, etc. in good working condition and maintain sufficient inventory to respond to standard calls.* Provide customers basic applications information via phone or on site consultation and be available for 24-hour x 7 days a week on call duty and respond to emergency situations with minimal notification.* Demonstrate ability to service newly designed and experimental equipment, which has not been seen before, and instill confidence in the customer.* Develop and maintain strong working relationships with customers, authorized service shops, other service organizations, and product business units to assure customer satisfaction. Incumbent demonstrates an awareness of customer needs, preferences, and time and financial constraints.* Proven customer service, sales ability, and ability to handle irate or difficult customers and gain satisfaction.* Demonstrate safety consciousness in equipment handling, electrical and electronic procedures, and the unique situations encountered at diverse work sites.When we embrace the different ideas, perspectives and backgrounds that make each of us unique, we - as individuals and as a company - are stronger.Required (Basic) Qualifications* Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution * Minimum 3 years of field service experience* Legally authorized to work in the United States without company sponsorship* No relocation benefit is being offered for this position. Only candidates within a 50-mile radius of the locations listed will be considered. Active Duty Military Service member candidates are exempt from the geographical area limitation.Preferred Qualifications* Experience in testing, troubleshooting, evaluating, and servicing electrical distribution and control systems is highly desirable.* Experience with protective relays* Bachelor's degree in electrical or mechanical engineering from an accredited institution Position Criteria* Power distribution field experience in servicing, maintaining, and testing electrical power distribution equipment.* Working knowledge of troubleshooting, tests and repair techniques.* Demonstrated ability in verbal and written communication skills. Particular skill in communicating technical information to non-technical personnel, educating customers, and presenting information to internal and external customers.* Advanced understanding of the company's competitor's electrical, electronic and mechanical products and services.* Knowledge of corporate and business unit policies.* Working knowledge of all software packages relevant to successful performance of tasks.* Working knowledge of billing and invoicing policies for service.* Knowledge of parts, part masters, bill of materials.* Knowledge and practice of safety precautions related to working with electrical and electronic equipment.* Has demonstrated ability to provide service and represent company interests in developing customer relationships to assure long-term customer satisfaction.* Submit to periodic customer required background and drug screenings* Complete and maintain internal safety certificationWe are committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities for all job applicants and employees. Employment decisions are based upon job-related reasons regardless of an applicant's race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, marital status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other status protected by law.JobEngineeringRegionNorth America - US/Puerto RicoPrimary LocationUnited States-Ohio-West ChesterOther LocationsUnited States-Ohio-Westerville, United States-Indiana-IndianapolisWork LocationsWest Chester OH LocOrganizationESSG EESSD Electrical Engrg Svcs Systems DivJob LevelIndividual ContributorScheduleFull-timeIs remote work (i.e. working from home or another Eaton facility) allowed for this position?NoDoes this position offer relocation?NoTravelYes, 10 % of the TimeRequisition ID :093481

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