Sécheron SA

Field Service Engineer - Power Conversion

Sécheron SA  •  Washington, DC (Onsite)  •  3 months ago
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Job Description

Are you a technical enthusiast, a hand-on person who likes travelling? Do you have experience with custom electro-mechanical solutions or a passion for the electrified rail industry? This Field Service Engineer - Power Conversion role is your opportunity to join a globally recognized manufacturer specialized in DC switchgear, power conversion systems, and traction power solutions for the rail industry.

This dynamic role contains field service activities such as preventive & corrective maintenance, retrofits and commissioning activities, making it ideal for those with hands-on attitude, and a clear customer focus.

We’re looking for an all-rounder who can support our service organization in Washington DC. This will require you to collaborate with internal teams and our customers. If you’re technically solid, like to travel and have a clear customer focus, we’d love to hear from you.

Key Responsibilities

  • Supervision of installation, testing, commissioning, troubleshooting and maintenance of converters (thyristor + IGBT) with power ranging from 0.5MW to 10MW, and other electro-mechanical switchgear testing, commissioning, repair, troubleshooting, and site survey tasks as needed, according to international standards, at customers’ sites (could be worldwide).
  • Participating in the development of power converters by giving site feedback and close communication with development team in Geneva (CH) and Madrid (Spain).
  • Providing training to our customers in field of power converters in substations.
  • Ensuring complete functionality of the HW/SW converter room.
  • Uploading and debugging of software, firm wares or minor adjustments in software.
  • Administrative activities related to testing and commissioning of power converters (reporting, edition of test and SAT reports).
  • Providing overall support during the handover of the power converter to the customer.
  • Close cooperation with the company headquarters in Geneva and development team in Madrid

Requirements

  • Technical degree in Electrical Engineering, Power Electronics or Industrial Engineering
  • Electrical hazards and safety training; Maintenance; Protections and control of electrical equipment
  • Experience on installation, testing and commissioning, and maintenance of electrical equipment. Ideally with experience on maintenance and experience on DC traction substations.
  • Fluency in English is required. Proficiency in additional languages is considered a plus.
  • Ability to work both autonomously and as part of a team. Self-motivated.
  • Honesty and integrity
  • Willing to travel up to 80%

Benefits

We foster flat hierarchies and direct communication, enabling quick decisions and strong collaboration across all levels. You’ll be trusted with real responsibility and encouraged to take initiative, with plenty of opportunities to grow both personally and professionally.

  • International stable and growing group with strong foundations.
  • Company which is in all markets among the top 3 market players.
  • Top notch innovative and resilient products.
  • Global impact and management of globally spread professionals.
  • Medical / dental / vision
  • 401(k) with employer match
  • Paid time off
  • Per diem / travel policy
  • Technically challenging.
Sécheron SA

About Sécheron SA

Sécheron SA is focused on railway industry, and industrial segments manufacturing high power electric equipment. We design, manufacture, test and deliver products and solutions covering the following scope

Electrical Safety Solutions

Sécheron SA offers an extensive range of products, solutions and services dedicated to the switching and protection of high voltage traction and auxiliary equipment installed on railway and mass transit vehicles. Our ranges of DC and AC circuit breakers, contactors and disconnecting switches, as well as master controllers and wheel flange lubricators, are used on locomotives, conventional and high-speed trains, EMU's, metros, light rail vehicles, tramways and trolley buses.

Traction Power Systems

Sécheron SA offers a complete range of components, solutions, systems and services for DC Traction Substations powering and protecting mass transit and railway networks. With more than 60 years experience in this activity, Sécheron has developed a unique expertise making our equipment to be used in most of the major cities worldwide operating metros and light rails networks, as well as in countries equipped with DC railway lines. Starting from the delivery of individual components such as DC circuit-breakers, disconnect switches or protection and control devices, Sécheron supplies up to the complete DC substation, including transformer-rectifier groups, DC switchgear, regenerative inverter/energy storage systems and other panels. Supported by a strong and expertise project management and engineering team, we also offer a complete range of services to guarantee the quality and performances of the project and equipment.

Industry
Manufacturing & Production
Company Size
201-500 employees
Headquarters
Satigny - Geneva, CH
Year Founded
Unknown
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