[Hiring] Field Service Engineer @Wabtec

Role Description

Bloom Engineering Company is seeking a Field Service Engineer to support customers throughout the United States. As a customer-facing representative, this role serves as onsite technical support for the commissioning, troubleshooting, and maintenance of industrial combustion and heating systems. This position requires a hands-on professional capable of independent problem-solving, technical analysis, and strong customer interaction in industrial environments.

• Commission, troubleshoot, maintain, and optimize new, existing, and retrofitted industrial combustion systems across the United States and occasionally internationally.
• Investigate system-wide issues and perform root cause analysis on failed equipment.
• Review, adjust, and support PID loop programming in single- and multi-loop control systems.
• Utilize electronic test equipment, including multimeters, pressure/flow transmitters, and combustion analyzers, to interpret system performance.
• Interface directly with plant operators, engineers, maintenance teams, and management.
• Provide recommendations to improve system performance, reliability, efficiency, and safety.
• Collaborate closely with U.S.-based sales, engineering, project management, and other service team members to resolve technical challenges and support ongoing projects.
• Prepare detailed service reports, timesheets, and technical documentation following each field assignment.
• Ensure strict compliance with Bloom Engineering safety standards, customer site requirements, and applicable local safety regulations.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in engineering technology or applied sciences from an ABET-accredited program.
• Bachelor’s degree preferred, specifically in engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Mechatronics, Chemical, or an equivalent technical discipline).
• For candidates with less than 4 years of applicable experience, reasonable proximity to the Pittsburgh headquarters is required to support onboarding and initial training.
• Fluency in English.
• Able to write reports in English to summarize findings and work completed.
• OSHA 10-Hour and NFPA 70E safety training (or ability to obtain).
• Valid driver’s license.
• Valid passport or ability to obtain a passport.
• Willingness and ability to travel up to 80% of the time (90+% of this travel will be in the US).

Requirements

• Previous field experience with industrial combustion systems, burners, furnaces, or other heat-processing equipment.
• Working knowledge of mechanical and electrical systems.
• Ability to calibrate, use, and analyze data from mechanical and electrical instruments.
• Ability to read and interpret technical manuals, mechanical drawings, and electrical schematics.
• Familiarity with PID control systems and instrumentation.
• Experience following and troubleshooting PLC ladder logic.
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency in communicating in Spanish.
• Excellent communication and customer service skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.
• Ability to work independently and adapt to changing field conditions.
• Strong desire to learn and grow within a technical field service environment.

Benefits

• Salary range: $55,900 - $74,100.
• Annual bonus eligibility (if applicable).
• Health, welfare, and retirement benefits available at mywabtecbenefits.com.