Field Service Engineer - Remote at Wabtec — Remote, USA | Base Career

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Who will you be working with?

Bloom Engineering, a Wabtec Company, improves the environmental sustainability and performance of industrial heating applications, with a strong focus on the aluminum and steel industries.

Headquartered in Pittsburgh, USA, since 1934, Bloom Engineering serves a global customer base through subsidiaries in Germany, India, and China.

Leveraging deep expertise in furnace and heating applications, Bloom Engineering helps customers reduce CO2 and NOx emissions, transition to sustainable fuel sources, increase production capacity, improve temperature uniformity, reduce fuel consumption, and enhance operating flexibility—delivering meaningful competitive advantage.

How will you make a difference?

Bloom Engineering Company is seeking a Field Service Engineer to support customers throughout the United States.

As a customer-facing representative, this role serves as onsite technical support for the commissioning, troubleshooting, and maintenance of industrial combustion and heating systems.

This position requires a hands-on professional capable of independent problem-solving, technical analysis, and strong customer interaction in industrial environments.

What do we want to know about you?

Required Qualifications

Associate degree in engineering technology or applied sciences from an ABET-accredited program
Bachelor’s degree preferred, specifically in engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Mechatronics, Chemical, or an equivalent technical discipline)
For candidates with less than 4 years of applicable experience, reasonable proximity to the Pittsburgh headquarters is required to support onboarding and initial training
Fluency in English
Able to write reports in English to summarize findings and work completed
OSHA 10-Hour and NFPA 70E safety training (or ability to obtain)
Valid driver’s license
Valid passport or ability to obtain a passport
Willingness and ability to travel up to 80% of the time (90+% of this travel will be in the US)

Desired Characteristics

Previous field experience with industrial combustion systems, burners, furnaces, or other heat-processing equipment
Working knowledge of mechanical and electrical systems
Ability to calibrate, use, and analyze data from mechanical and electrical instruments
Ability to read and interpret technical manuals, mechanical drawings, and electrical schematics
Familiarity with PID control systems and instrumentation
Experience following and troubleshooting PLC ladder logic
Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills
Proficiency in communicating in Spanish
Excellent communication and customer service skills
Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications
Ability to work independently and adapt to changing field conditions
Strong desire to learn and grow within a technical field service environment

What will your typical day look like?

Commission, troubleshoot, maintain, and optimize new, existing, and retrofitted industrial combustion systems across the United States and occasionally internationally
Investigate system-wide issues and perform root cause analysis on failed equipment
Review, adjust, and support PID loop programming in single- and multi-loop control systems
Utilize electronic test equipment, including multimeters, pressure/flow transmitters, and combustion analyzers, to interpret system performance
Interface directly with plant operators, engineers, maintenance teams, and management
Provide recommendations to improve system performance, reliability, efficiency, and safety
Collaborate closely with U.S.-based sales, engineering, project management, and other service team members to resolve technical challenges and support ongoing projects
Prepare detailed service reports, timesheets, and technical documentation following each field assignment
Ensure strict compliance with Bloom Engineering safety standards, customer site requirements, and applicable local safety regulations

Support Bloom Engineering’s commercial efforts by:
Identifying, within Bloom Engineering’s customer base, when spare parts are needed
Gathering detailed technical information on customer heating applications to support corporate engineering, applications, and sales teams in solution development and proposal preparation
Collecting and relaying technical details related to customer warranty claims
Build, maintain, and strengthen long-term customer relationships by professionally representing Bloom Engineering

Our job titles may span more than one career level.

The salary rate for this role is currently $68900-105000 The actual salary offered to a candidate may be influenced by a variety of factors, such as: training, transferable skills, work experience, education, business needs, market demands and work location.

The base pay range is subject to change and may be modified in the future.

More information on offered benefits, which include health, welfare, and retirement, are available at mywabtecbenefits.com.

Other benefit offerings for this role may include annual bonus, if eligible.

What could you accomplish in a place that puts People First?

At Wabtec, it’s not just about a job - it’s about the impact you make.

When our people come together, we’re Expanding the Possible by continuously improving what we do and how we do it - for our clients and each other.

If you’re ready to revolutionize how the world moves for future generations, Wabtec is the place for you.

Who are we?

Wabtec is a leading global provider of equipment, systems, digital solutions, and value-added services for the freight and transit rail sectors.

Drawing on more than 150 years of experience, we are leading the way in safety, efficiency, reliability, innovation, and productivity.

Whether it’s freight, transit, ports, logistics, mining, industrial, or marine, our expertise, technologies, and people together – are accelerating the future of transportation.

With roots that date back to George Westinghouse, Thomas Edison, and Louis Faiveley, Wabtec has always built technologies and implemented solutions for a variety of sectors that are critical to meeting the needs of customers and governments alike.

Our global team of about 30,000 employees worldwide delivers performance that moves the world forward.

We’re lifelong learners, obsessed with better.

Learn more at www.WabtecCorp.com.

Culture powers us and the possibilities.

We believe the best ideas come from a mix of experiences and backgrounds.

At Wabtec, we strive every day to create a place where everyone belongs.

We’re building a culture where leadership, inclusion and your unique perspective fuel progress.

We’re proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.

We welcome talent of all backgrounds, experiences, and identities, including race, gender, age, disability, veteran status and more.

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Just let us know - we’ve got you.

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