[Hiring] Field Service Engineer @ESAB

Role Description

ESAB is seeking a high-caliber, solutions-driven Field Service Engineer (FSE) to lead technical commissioning, system diagnostics, preventive maintenance, and lifecycle support for our industry-leading automated cutting systems across Canada. In this role, you will serve as the frontline technical authority for high-precision CNC cutting tables, multi-axis gantry systems, advanced plasma power sources, oxy-fuel stations, and integrated digital cutting automation.

Working directly at customer manufacturing facilities, heavy fabrication plants, shipyards, and structural steel operations, you will:

• Solve complex electromechanical, drive, and software challenges.
• Optimize cutting cycle performance.
• Partner with plant engineering teams to maximize equipment uptime.

If you thrive on troubleshooting complex industrial systems, working autonomously in the field, and delivering engineering excellence, this role offers direct technical impact and clear pathways for career progression within ESAB.

Qualifications

• College Diploma or Advanced Diploma in Electrical / Electronic Engineering Technology (EET), Mechatronics, Industrial Automation, Electromechanical / Mechanical Engineering Technology, or equivalent technical trade certificate / Red Seal endorsement (e.g., 442A / 433A / 309A), or Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) technical qualification.
• 2–5+ years of hands-on experience in industrial field service, machine tool repair, robotics, or automated manufacturing systems.
• Proven ability to read and interpret electrical schematics, ladder logic, hydraulic/pneumatic schematics, and mechanical assembly blueprints.
• Demonstrated commitment to industrial safety standards (Canadian OH&S compliance, WHMIS, Lockout/Tagout [LOTO], CSA Z462 / NFPA 70E Arc Flash awareness).
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. (23 kg) unassisted, work in industrial plant environments, climb ladders, maneuver around large gantry machinery, and stand/walk for extended periods during commissioning.
• Valid Canadian Driver’s License with a clean driving record and a valid Canadian Passport (or eligibility to obtain one) for occasional cross-border travel/training in the U.S.

Requirements

• Perform comprehensive electromechanical, electronic, and pneumatic diagnostics on automated CNC cutting machines, AC/DC servo drive systems, height sensors, and high-frequency plasma units using oscilloscopes, digital multimeters, schematic drawings, and diagnostic software.
• Lead on-site system integration, machine alignment, leveling, I/O verification, CNC parameter configuration, process gas calibration, and test cutting to ensure systems meet factory specifications and customer acceptance criteria.
• Execute planned multi-point maintenance audits, component rebuilds, motion calibration, torch consumable optimization, and emergency repair interventions to ensure 99%+ operational reliability.
• Diagnose and interface with CNC controllers (e.g., Vision, Columbus CAD/CAM interfaces), PLC logic, industrial fieldbuses (Ethernet/IP, Modbus, PROFINET), and safety interlocks (CSA Z432 / ISO 13849 / NFPA 79 standards).
• Deliver technical training for customer maintenance technicians, CNC programmers, and operators on machine safety, daily operation, torch setup, and first-line preventive care.
• Author detailed Field Service Reports (FSRs) documenting failure modes, root causes, corrective actions, and recommended preventative spares. Collaborate with Aftermarket and R&D engineering teams to drive design reliability improvements.
• Assess system wear profiles, formulate bill-of-materials (BOM) recommendations for critical spare parts packages, and support customer retrofit/upgrade roadmaps.

Benefits

• High-paced industrial manufacturing, steel fabrication, shipbuilding, and energy sector job sites.
• Full PPE and strict adherence to plant safety protocols required.
• Up to 100% regional and domestic travel across Canada to customer facilities, with occasional cross-border travel to the U.S. for advanced training and technical support; comprehensive travel expense coverage provided.