Field Service Engineer - Induction Heating

Wright Technical Services

Field Service Engineer - Induction Heating

Madison Heights, MI
Full Time
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    Wright Technical Services is supporting a search for a Service Engineer to join a highly technical service team supporting advanced industrial heating and power conversion equipment across North America.

    This position is ideal for someone who enjoys hands-on troubleshooting, working directly with customers, and solving complex electrical and electronic system issues in real-world environments. The organization offers structured technical training, mentorship from senior service engineers, and long-term career growth within a safety-focused and team-oriented culture.

    This role will support equipment used across multiple critical manufacturing industries including aerospace, automotive, medical manufacturing, and specialty materials processing.


    Responsibilities

    • Troubleshoot and repair industrial electrical and power electronics equipment
    • Commission new equipment and support system startups at customer sites
    • Provide remote troubleshooting and technical phone support to customers
    • Document service activities, troubleshooting steps, and resolutions in service CRM systems
    • Support preventative maintenance programs and emergency service calls
    • Train customer operators and maintenance personnel on equipment operation and maintenance
    • Work closely with senior service engineers during training and development phases
    • Interpret electrical signals and system performance using test equipment such as oscilloscopes, multimeters, and insulation testers
    • Support systems utilizing 3-phase power, power conversion systems, and high-frequency electrical outputs


    Required Experience

    • Minimum 2 years of experience working with industrial electrical, electronics, or automation systems
    • Working knowledge of electrical troubleshooting fundamentals and OHM’s Law concepts
    • Experience using electrical test equipment such as multimeters and preferably oscilloscopes
    • Basic understanding of industrial control systems and PLC fundamentals
    • Mechanical aptitude including familiarity with pneumatics or general machinery systems
    • Ability to logically troubleshoot systems using data, diagrams, and visual inspection
    • Strong communication skills and ability to work directly with customers
    • Willingness to travel extensively (approximately 70–80%)


    Preferred Experience

    • Associate degree in Electronics, Electrical Technology, or related technical field
    • Experience with power electronics, rectifier circuits, inverter circuits, or VFD systems
    • Field service or commissioning experience
    • Experience troubleshooting high power industrial equipment
    • Military electronics training or equivalent hands-on technical experience
    • Experience documenting technical findings and service work in CRM or service software systems


    Travel & Schedule

    • Approximately 70–80% travel across North America
    • Occasional short notice travel may be required
    • Weekend travel possible with premium compensation
  • Compensation
    $65,000-$95,000 per year