Controls Field Services Engineer – Team Lead

Switzerland Global Enterprise

Plant Controls Field Engineer overseeing installation and maintenance activities for GE Vernova control systems. Leading technical projects with up to 60% travel and collaboration with various teams.

Posted 5/20/2026full-timeRemote • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $91,400 - $152,200 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead field execution of retrofit, upgrade, installation, testing, and commissioning activities for plant controls and automation systems.
Provide technical direction and guidance to craft labor in support of a power equipment outage.
Provide technical direction and site leadership during controls startup, commissioning, and project handover.
Troubleshoot and resolve issues involving field devices, instrumentation, control panels, PLCs, DCS systems, HMIs, and industrial networks.
Support warranty service, customer callouts, and post-startup troubleshooting activities.
Coordinate with project managers, customers, suppliers, and internal teams to support schedule, cost, quality, and customer satisfaction objectives.
Perform site planning, scheduling, and field engineering activities.
Oversee and support additional field resources as needed.
Prepare and complete service reports, trip reports, time sheets, invoicing packages, and other required documentation in a timely manner.
Identify change order opportunities and support proposal development for new business opportunities.
Participate in factory acceptance tests, as required.
Support development of controls strategies, hardware/software configuration, HMI graphics, and network architectures when applicable.
Interface with GE Power Services, GE Industrial, and other GE Vernova businesses.
Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Degree in Industrial Automation, Electrical Engineering, Electronic Engineering, or a related discipline from an accredited university or college; or a High School Diploma / GED with a minimum of 6 years of relevant industry experience.
Minimum of 6 years of field engineering experience in power generation, industrial plant automation, GE Mark VIe, DCS, PLC, or related environments.
Demonstrated ability to troubleshoot control and instrumentation systems from field devices through the control system and network layers.
Strong customer focus with excellent interpersonal, problem-solving, and communication skills.
Ability to work effectively in a dynamic, geographically dispersed team environment.
Working knowledge of plant controls, instrumentation, electrical systems, and related industrial applications.
Strong written and verbal communication skills in English.
Valid driver’s license and passport, or the ability to obtain one.
Ability and willingness to travel up to 60%.

Benefits

Comp & perks

medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage
access to Health Coach from GE Vernova, a 24/7 nurse-based resource
access to the Employee Assistance Program, providing 24/7 confidential assessment, counseling and referral services
GE Vernova Retirement Savings Plan
401(k) savings opportunity with company matching contributions and company retirement contributions
access to Fidelity resources and financial planning consultants
tuition assistance
adoption assistance
paid parental leave
disability benefits
life insurance
12 paid holidays
permissive time off

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Hard Skills & Tools

industrial automationfield engineeringtroubleshootingcontrol systemsinstrumentationPLCDCSHMInetwork architectureshardware/software configuration

Soft Skills

customer focusinterpersonal skillsproblem-solvingcommunication skillsteamworkadaptabilityleadershiporganizational skillstime managementreport writing

Certifications

degree in Industrial Automationdegree in Electrical Engineeringdegree in Electronic Engineeringvalid driver’s licensepassport