Driver Engineer

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Texas.

📋 Description

• Conduct routine preventive maintenance on Low Voltage and Medium Voltage Variable Frequency Drives.

• Examine drive components such as power cells, rectifiers, inverters, DC bus components, capacitors, cooling systems, control boards, and related electrical equipment.

• Execute electrical testing, inspections, cleaning, and component replacement in accordance with manufacturer guidelines.

• Assess drive performance and detect potential failures to prevent unexpected downtime.

• Carry out startup, commissioning, and operational verification of VFD systems.

• Diagnose and resolve electrical, electronic, control-related, communication, power quality, and motor-related issues.

• Analyze electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, control circuits, and manufacturer documentation.

• Utilize diagnostic software, multimeters, oscilloscopes, insulation resistance testers, and other electrical testing instruments.

• Identify defective components and execute repairs or suggest corrective measures.

• Offer technical assistance during equipment failures and unanticipated outages.

• Act as Shermco Industries’ technical representative at client locations.

• Convey technical insights, equipment conditions, and corrective action suggestions to clients.

• Compile comprehensive field service reports and maintain precise service documentation.

• Collaborate with internal service teams, project managers, and clients.

• Adhere to safety policies, customer-specific requirements, NFPA 70E, electrical safe work practices, LOTO procedures, PPE mandates, and job safety analyses.

⛳️ Requirements

• At least five (5) years of practical experience in servicing and troubleshooting Medium Voltage Variable Frequency Drives.

• Profound technical knowledge of Low Voltage and Medium Voltage VFD systems.

• Capability to independently troubleshoot intricate VFD faults and electrical system failures.

• Experience in performing preventive maintenance, diagnostics, and repairs on industrial VFD equipment.

• Strong understanding of power electronics, including IGBTs, SCRs, diodes, rectifiers, inverters, and DC bus systems.

• Familiarity with three-phase electrical power systems, industrial motors, and motor control applications.

• Proficiency in reading and interpreting electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, and technical manuals.

• Experience with electrical testing instruments and manufacturer diagnostic software.

• Working knowledge of NFPA 70E and Lockout/Tagout procedures.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

• Ability to work autonomously with minimal supervision in a field service setting.

• Willingness and capability to travel approximately 30–50%, including occasional overnight stays.

• Valid driver's license and ability to meet company driving criteria.

• Preferred: OEM factory training or certifications on Medium Voltage VFD systems.

• Preferred: Experience with Medium Voltage motors and related electrical distribution equipment.

• Preferred: Familiarity with PLCs, industrial communication networks, and drive control interfaces.

• Preferred: Experience in drive startup, commissioning, and system integration.

• Preferred: Background in industrial facilities.

• Preferred: Electrical technical degree, trade school certification, or equivalent military training.

🏝️ Benefits

• Opportunities to enhance technical skills.

• Approximately 30–50% field travel.

• Chance to work independently in the field.

• Occasional weekend, overtime, or emergency service work based on client requirements.