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Engineer II, Field Service

Kent, WA
Pay
$78,800 - $105,000 yearly
Benefits
401k matching, health/life/dental/vision insurance, PTO, disability insurance, tuition reimbursement
Schedule
Various shifts; overtime, weekends, and holidays
Experience
2-4 years engineering experience; 5-7 preferred

Engineer II, Field Service

Engineering work supporting services projects, technical troubleshooting, root cause analysis, and field procedures; office/lab work with various shifts, overtime, weekends, holidays, and up to 25% travel. Requires a bachelor’s in engineering and 2-4 years’ experience; benefits include 401(k) match, health/life/dental/vision, PTO, paid holidays, disability, parental leave, and tuition reimbursement.

A leader in technology and innovation, Southwire Company, LLC is one of North America's largest wire and cable producers. Southwire and its subsidiaries manufacture building wire and cable, utility products, metal-clad cable, portable and electronic cord products, OEM wire products and engineered products. In addition, Southwire supplies assembled products, contractor equipment, electrical components, hand tools and jobsite power and lighting solutions. The company also offers digital solutions including contractor planning and utility grid resiliency as well as field services including cable testing, rejuvenation and replacement to support our customers as a value-add partner. We are proud to offer competitive compensation, employee benefits, tuition reimbursement and unlimited growth opportunities. Our more than seven decades of progressive growth can be attributed to our determination to developing innovative systems and solutions, exercising environmental stewardship and enhancing the well-being of the communities in which we work and live. How will you power what's possible?

Location: Kent, WA

Job Summary

Pay Range: $78,800 to $105,000

Develops engineering solutions across operations, product development, construction, and maintenance environments to enhance efficiency and performance. Analyzes engineering processes and identifies opportunities to improve system reliability, safety, and cost-effectiveness. Implements multidisciplinary engineering practices to optimize functionality and ensure compliance with industry standards.

Key Responsibilities

  • Ensures Southwire's Culture of Zero Safety and Quality Culture are followed and finds ways to enhance safety and quality.
  • Assesses technical requirements for services projects, specifying parts and solutions that meet both customer expectations and industry standards while ensuring safety and compliance.
  • Delivers technical support for equipment and tools used in Services offerings, troubleshooting and resolving reported issues from the field, ensuring minimal downtime and optimal system performance.
  • Maintains technical procedures and instructions for Services processes. Develops field procedures for new technologies.
  • Responsible for technical internal communications from the Engineering team to other departments within Southwire.
  • Share and document best practices, troubleshooting techniques, and industry knowledge to enhance team performance and align procedures.
  • Performs root cause analysis and makes field visits, identifying opportunities for improvement and recommending corrective actions to enhance operational effectiveness.
  • Applies engineering knowledge to improve existing technologies. Supports the development process for new technology.

Required Education & Experience

Bachelor's Degree

Specialized Degree: Engineering

2-4 Years Experience

Field(s) of Expertise: Engineering role

Preferred Education & Experience

5-7 Years Experience

Field(s) of Expertise: Power Utility, Construction

Spans of Control

Does this role manage Southwire team members: No

Travel

Domestic, occasionally international - up to 25% of time

Physical Requirements

Driving - 5% of time

Moving - 10% of time

Standing - 30% of time

Sitting - 50% of time

Walking - 5% of time

Working Conditions

  • Office
  • Laboratory
  • Various Shifts
  • Overtime, Weekends, & Holidays
  • Extreme Heat/Cold
  • Heights/Elevated Platforms
  • Confined Spaces
  • Dust/Fumes/Gases/Chemicals
  • Loud Noise

Equipment

  • Hard Hat
  • Computer/Keyboard
  • Safety Glasses
  • Safety Shoes
  • Safety Vest
  • Power Tools

Competencies

Action Oriented
Balances Stakeholders
Collaborates
Customer Focus
Nimble Learning
Plans and Aligns

Skills

AutoCAD
Collaboration
Customer Relationship Management
Engineering Design Process
Investigation
New Product Development
SolidWorks (CAD)
Strategic Thinking
Test Equipment
Workflow Management
Benefits We Offer:
  • 401k with Matching
  • Family and Individual Insurance Packages (Health, Life, Dental, and Vision)
  • Paid Time Off & Paid Holidays
  • Long & Short-Term Disability
  • Supplemental Insurance Plans
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Employee Referral Program
  • Tuition Reimbursement Programs
  • Advancement & Professional Growth opportunities
  • Parental Leave
  • & More

Southwire is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Schedule
Various shifts; overtime, weekends, and holidays
Experience
2-4 years engineering experience; 5-7 preferred
Education
Bachelor's degree in engineering
Travel Required
Domestic, occasionally international; up to 25%
Physical Requirements
Driving 5%, moving 10%, standing 30%, sitting 50%, walking 5%
Type
Full-Time

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