Field Application Engineer

About the role

Delta is seeking a highly skilled Field Application Engineer to lead product application, technical service operations, training programs, and support activities for its Industrial Automation product line. The role combines deep technical expertise in process control and variable speed drives with leadership and service excellence.

Key responsibilities

• Lead advanced technical support for VFD, PLC, HMI, SCADA, and mechatronics solutions.
• Perform root‑cause analysis and resolve customer issues efficiently.
• Define and standardize service procedures, troubleshooting workflows, and technical documentation.
• Collaborate with Engineering, R&D, Product Management, and Quality teams to improve products and services.
• Oversee regional service operations, ensuring SLA compliance and high customer satisfaction.
• Manage escalations, emergency response, and preventive‑maintenance strategies.
• Support installation, commissioning, maintenance planning, and lifecycle management.
• Drive continuous‑improvement initiatives for service efficiency and reliability.

Required profile

• Extensive experience in Process Control and Variable Speed Drives.
• Proven background in commissioning, troubleshooting, technical training, and service operations management.
• Strong analytical skills for root‑cause analysis and problem resolution.
• Ability to work cross‑functionally with engineering, R&D, and product teams.

Required skills

• Variable Frequency Drives (VFD)
• Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC)
• Human‑Machine Interface (HMI)
• Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA)
• Mechatronics
• Process Control