Field Service Engineer, Medium Voltage, Western Region

Job overview

The Field Service Engineer, Medium Voltage, Western Region role is field-based, with a home office in the Phoenix metropolitan area; candidates must live in or within commuting distance of that area. The posting lists compensation of $33–$43 per hour, depending on level, experience, and qualifications. SMA America develops solar inverter technology and solutions for photovoltaic power plants. The role tests, inspects, maintains, troubleshoots, and repairs SMA medium-voltage systems at customer sites. It supports customers and suppliers through escalations, warranty repairs, technical support, and product testing, while documenting work and maintaining safe field practices. Regional travel is approximately 80%, primarily across the Western region, with occasional travel elsewhere in the United States.

What you'll do

• Participate in job-site safety briefings
• test, inspect, maintain, and repair large-scale medium-voltage systems
• conduct dissolved gas analysis sampling and use report results to determine action
• complete test reports, discrepancy lists, and field service reports
• maintain assigned tools, vehicle, and spare-parts inventory
• perform independent troubleshooting and corrective actions at Level II and above
• lead crews, review reports, and mentor technicians at Level III.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

field service engineer

medium voltage

western region

phoenix metro area

sma america

solar inverters

field-based

80% regional travel

company truck

electrical testing

transformer maintenance

troubleshooting

$33–$43/hr

sponsored certification

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Health, dental, and vision coverage, including $0 premium options
• 401(k) with company match
• company truck with fuel, insurance, and maintenance
• company-provided tools and gear
• sponsored certification and training
• and a defined three-level technical career path.

Why this role

A company truck, tools, work clothing, and safety footwear are provided. SMA sponsors medium-voltage certification and training. The posting covers three experience levels and requires approximately 80% regional travel; occasional weekend or night work may be needed for customer site requirements.

About the employer

SMA America is hiring for this role. Industry: Commercial and Industrial Machinery and Equipment (except Automotive and Electronic) Repair and Maintenance. Sector: 81.