Field Service Engineer – Propulsion

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This position reports to:

Field Service Manager

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Field Service Engineer, Propulsion (Miramar, FL)

Field Service Engineer, Propulsion positions offered by ABB Inc. (Miramar, FL).

Perform and coordinate complex and diverse engineering activities associated with field projects related to Azipod propulsion technology. Interpret technical drawings and schematics while making necessary changes in the field to reflect work carried out on site. Increase product and technical knowledge of Azipod propulsion technology through factory or third-party training, technical manuals, and conventional or non-conventional resources. Troubleshoot and repair Azipod propulsion technology equipment, applying personal knowledge and experience. Provide technical advice to customers on-site and remotely utilizing specialized knowledge of all aspects of Azipod propulsion technology. Collaborate with project managers to coordinate site activity. Provide leadership in the assembly and operation of lab and field service equipment. Record, compile, and reduce data for analysis and assists in the subsequent assessment and reporting. Plan, analyze, and report of projects ranging in complexity from simple to advanced. Utilize ABB specific knowledge of Azipod propulsion technology and the tasks related to it, such as shaft pullout tools to extract rotors onsite, shaft seal bonding tools, boroscoping for monitoring the condition of different types of bearings, and 3D scanning to perform reverse engineering.

• Requires 2 years of experience working in the marine service industry.

• Must also have 2 years of experience in each of the following:
  • Providing maintenance or installation services in a hydraulics or mechanical setting;
  • Communicating with customers, factories and internal departments;
  • Interpreting technical drawings and schematics;
  • Repairing propulsion technology equipment;
  • Providing maintenance on hydraulic steering systems and electrical steering systems;
  • Performing field winding repair for electrical motors;
  • Supervising dry-docking teams on shaft line works and slewing bearing works; and
  • Performing borescope inspections for shaft line bearings and slewing bearings.

• Position reports to Miramar, FL office. Telecommuting permitted in accordance with company policy, but must live within commuting distance of stated office.

• Experience may be, but need not be, acquired concurrently.

What's in it for you

We empower you to take initiative, challenge ideas, and lead with confidence. You’ll grow through meaningful work, continuous learning, and support that’s tailored to your goals. Every idea you share and every action you take contributes to something bigger.

ABB is an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer for protected Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities at ABB.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their- sex (gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation), marital status, citizenship, age, race and ethnicity, inclusive of traits historically associated with race or ethnicity, including but not limited to hair texture and protective hairstyles, color, religious creed, national origin, pregnancy, physical or mental disability, genetic information, protected Veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal and state law.

For more information regarding your (EEO) rights as an applicant, please visit the following websites: https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2023-06/22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRights6.12ScreenRdr.pdf

As an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer for Protected Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities, applicants may request to review the plan of a particular ABB facility between the hours of 9:00 A.M. - 5:00 P.M. EST Monday through Friday by contacting an ABB HR Representative at 1-888-694-7762.

Protected Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities may request a reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access ABB's career site as a result of your disability. You may request reasonable accommodations by calling an ABB HR Representative at 1-888-694-7762 or by sending an email to US-AskHR@abb.com. Resumes and applications will not be accepted in this manner.

ABB Benefit Summary for eligible US employees

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Health, Life & Disability

• Choice between two medical plan options: A PPO plan called the Copay Plan OR a High Deductible Health Plan (with a Health Savings Account) called the High Deductible Plan.
• Choice between two dental plan options: Core and Core Plus
• Vision benefit
• Company paid life insurance (2X base pay)
• Company paid AD&D (1X base pay)
• Voluntary life and AD&D – 100% employee paid up to maximums
• Short Term Disability – up to 26 weeks – Company paid
• Long Term Disability – 60% of pay – Company paid. Ability to “buy-up” to 66 2/3% of pay.
• Supplemental benefits – 100% employee paid (Accident insurance, hospital indemnity, critical illness, pet insurance
• Parental Leave – up to 6 weeks
• Employee Assistance Program
• Health Advocate support resources for mental/behavioral health, general health navigation and virtual health, and infertility/adoption
• Employee discount program

Retirement

• 401k Savings Plan with Company Contributions
• Employee Stock Acquisition Plan (ESAP)

Time off

ABB provides 11 paid holidays. Salaried exempt positions are provided vacation under a permissive time away policy.

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