Emerson

Field Service Engineer

Emerson
Posted 10/22/2026full-timeSan Diego • California • United StatesJuniorMid-Level💰 $90,000 - $116,000 per yearWebsite
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Demonstrates expertise in analyzing and solving engineering problems related to distributed control systems, with a strong focus on providing on-site instruction and engineering advisory assistance to customers. Proficient in writing maintenance procedures and performing quality control tests.

Highest-signal resume keywords
PLC ProgrammingDCS Software ExperienceEngineering DegreeCustomer InstructionQuality Control Testing

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact
  • Analyze and solve engineering problems associated with installation, start-up, and operation of distributed control systems, subsystems, and specific control equipment at customer locations
  • Provide on-site instruction to customer personnel
  • Write and modify maintenance procedures
  • Perform quality control tests and/or product evaluation
  • Direct customer personnel during installation, modification, and repair of control systems and equipment
  • Provide engineering advisory assistance to customers
  • Liaise within the company regarding equipment-related issues
  • Create complete and timely activity reports emphasizing problems encountered and services provided

Requirements

What you’ll need
  • Bachelor's degree in engineering, computer science, or related technical field, or equivalent combination of education and experience
  • 2+ years of related experience
  • Ability to travel up to 75% of the time
  • Legal authorization to work in the United States without sponsorship now or in the future
  • Experience programming with PLC and/or DCS software is preferred

Benefits

Comp & perks
  • Competitive compensation
  • Medical insurance
  • Dental coverage
  • 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 leave
  • Holiday leave
  • Mentorship
  • Training
  • Leadership opportunities
  • Employee development programs

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Hard Skills
Engineering Problem SolvingMaintenance Procedure WritingQuality Control TestingControl Systems InstallationControl Equipment Modification
Soft Skills
Customer LiaisonCommunication SkillsInstructional Skills
Industry Keywords
Distributed Control SystemsEngineering Advisory AssistanceOn-Site InstructionActivity ReportingTechnical Field Experience