Field Service Technician

About The Role

We are seeking a skilled and hands-on Field Service Technician to support the installation and commissioning of utility-scale energy storage systems. This role will oversee on-site activities, including installation verification checks and coordination of commissioning processes, ensuring compliance with safety and quality standards. The ideal candidate will have strong technical aptitude, attention to detail, and the ability to work effectively in dynamic field environments.

What You Will Do

• Serve as the on-site representative during equipment installation and commissioning.
• Perform installation verification checks to ensure compliance with design specifications and safety standards.
• Coordinate and execute site commissioning activities for energy storage systems, including functional testing and troubleshooting.
• Interface with project managers, engineering teams, and customer representatives to resolve technical issues promptly.
• Document installation and commissioning activities, including test results and punch lists.
• Ensure adherence to safety protocols and regulatory requirements during all field operations.
• Provide feedback to engineering and product teams on field performance and installation best practices.
• Support training for customer personnel on system operation and maintenance.

Qualifications

What You Need

• Associate degree or technical certification in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related field (or equivalent experience).
• 2–5 years of experience in field service, commissioning, or installation of electrical or energy systems; experience with energy storage systems preferred.
• Strong understanding of electrical systems, power electronics, and industrial safety standards.
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings, schematics, and installation manuals.
• Proficiency with diagnostic tools and commissioning software.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to work independently in fast-paced environments.
• Willingness to travel extensively and work on-site at customer locations.

What is "Nice to Have"?

• Familiarity with battery energy storage systems (BESS) and renewable energy technologies.
• Experience with SCADA systems, PLCs, and communication protocols.
• Knowledge of commissioning procedures for large-scale electrical equipment.

What We Offer

Welcome to AESC, supporting our state-of-the-art Gigafactories, where you'll have the opportunity to tackle the world's most fascinating challenges alongside exceptionally talented individuals who are driven to make a difference. At AESC, we offer a comprehensive compensation package. In addition, we provide a range of valuable benefits, such as 401K, and health insurance. We strive to ensure that our employees are well taken care of, enabling them to focus on their work and contribute to our collective mission of changing the world.

• An inclusive and diverse work environment that fosters and encourages professional and personal development.
• Highly automated, clean, safe, and temperature-controlled production environment
• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
• HSA and Flexible Spending Accounts
• 401K with company match
• Life Insurance (Company paid and additional voluntary life available)
• Paid Vacation and 14 Paid Holidays
• Short term and long-term disability coverage (Company Paid)
• Tuition reimbursement
• Competitive base salary with performance-based incentives.
• Opportunity to work on cutting-edge energy storage projects contributing to grid reliability and decarbonization.
• Hands-on exposure to advanced technologies in real-world applications.
• Comprehensive training and career development opportunities.

Pay

Salary range: $86,000-$108,000/annual.

Physical Requirements

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable otherwise qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions.

• Ability to sit for extended periods of time.
• Ability to read, write, speak, hear; stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach and lift with hands and arms frequently throughout the day.
• Required to occasionally lift, push, pull and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally required to lift, push, pull and/or move up to 35 pounds.
• Ability to lift light objects and use basic hand tools.
• Capability to stand and walk for extended periods during site activities.
• Comfort working in outdoor conditions, including heat, cold, and varying weather.
• Strict adherence to OSHA requirements and site-specific safety protocols.
• Use of appropriate PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) at all times on site.

Work Environment

The work environment is primarily an automated manufacturing plant with a concrete floor and is characterized by some temperature extremes, moderate noise, and forklift traffic. The individual must be able to perform all essential functions as appropriate on the plant floor, in meetings, and with employees, management, customers and suppliers.

Candidate must perform the essential duties and responsibilities with or without reasonable accommodation efficiently and accurately, and without causing significant safety threat to self or others. The statements made herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this job classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive and inclusive list of all responsibilities, duties, and/or skills required of personnel so classified.