Early Career Field Service Engineer

About the Role

As an Early Career Field Service Engineer with Emerson's Power & Water Solutions, you will gain hands-on experience supporting customer sites, commissioning advanced automation systems, troubleshooting complex technical challenges, and contributing to critical infrastructure projects. This role offers the opportunity to work from Cranberry Township, PA, or regional offices in Tinley Park, IL, Charlotte, NC, Warren, NJ, Houston, TX, or Riverside, CA. You will travel, solve problems in real time, and work alongside experienced engineers.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the installation, startup, commissioning, and maintenance of advanced automation and control systems at customer sites.
• Work directly with customers to troubleshoot technical challenges and deliver effective solutions.
• Learn industry-leading technologies through hands-on field experience and mentorship.
• Assist with system testing, quality assurance activities, and performance evaluations.
• Provide on-site and remote support during project implementation and system upgrades.
• Participate in customer training sessions and Factory Acceptance Tests (FATs).
• Collaborate with project teams, contractors, and customers to ensure successful project execution.
• Develop strong technical, problem-solving, and customer relationship skills.
• Contribute to the improvement of operational procedures, field documentation, and best practices.
• Build a deep understanding of critical infrastructure systems that support power generation and water treatment operations.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or a related technical field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Knowledge of engineering fundamentals, design principles, and problem-solving methodologies.
• Strong analytical thinking and a passion for troubleshooting technical challenges.
• Curiosity, adaptability, and a willingness to learn new technologies.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills.
• Ability to travel up to 80% as required.

Preferred Qualifications

• Internship, co-op, research, capstone, or other hands-on technical project experience.
• Exposure to automation, controls, software, simulation, or related technologies.
• Experience working on team-based projects.
• Leadership experience through student organizations, athletics, volunteer activities, or engineering clubs.
• Passion for technology, innovation, and continuous learning.