Field Services Engineer II

Proconex is the exclusive Emerson Impact Partner for Emerson Automation Solutions in the Mid-Atlantic region. We provide a full portfolio of Process Automation Control Systems, Valves and Control Devices, and related technologies and services to a range of customers—in the Life Sciences, Chemical, Power, Refining, Oil & Gas, Food & Beverage, Paper, Metals, and other industries, as well as commercial enterprises and campus facilities. With three strategically located offices, Proconex maintains a deep dedication to its 200+ employees, a sharp focus on safety and quality, and the drive to deliver. Job Title Field Services Engineer II Job Overview The Field Services Engineer II provides field-based engineering services to support the maintenance, troubleshooting, deployment, lifecycle management, and optimization of industrial automation systems. This role independently executes preventative maintenance, software and hardware deployments, system upgrades, troubleshooting, and commissioning activities while supporting the planning and execution of customer service engagements. The position requires strong technical expertise, sound judgment, and the ability to effectively manage priorities while delivering high-quality customer service. Key Responsibilities • Independently support customer service engagements, including planning, coordination, scheduling, and execution activities. • Build and maintain strong customer relationships by communicating project status, technical findings, recommendations, and risks throughout service engagements. • Perform preventative maintenance activities and system health assessments on medium- to high-complexity industrial automation systems to improve reliability and reduce downtime. • Troubleshoot and resolve intermediate automation, hardware, software, instrumentation, server, workstation, and network issues, escalating advanced issues when appropriate. • Execute software installations, upgrades, patches, migrations, and system deployment activities in accordance with engineering standards and manufacturer requirements. • Configure, deploy, and troubleshoot servers, workstations, virtual environments, and associated hardware components to support automation system performance and reliability. • Support lifecycle planning initiatives by identifying system risks, developing corrective action recommendations, and executing defined lifecycle improvement activities. • Contribute to project execution activities, including system setup, testing, Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT), Site Acceptance Testing (SAT), commissioning, startup, and migration support. • Develop customer-ready technical documentation, service reports, redlines, and system records in accordance with company and customer standards. • Apply industrial networking, cybersecurity, and software architecture principles during maintenance, troubleshooting, and deployment activities. • Identify project risks, scope gaps, and additional customer needs while communicating opportunities and concerns to appropriate stakeholders. • Maintain required technical training, certifications, and professional development activities while supporting a culture of safety, quality, and continuous improvement. This role requires regular travel to customer sites and the ability to support field-based service activities as business needs require. Basic Qualifications • Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Engineering Technology, Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related technical field, or equivalent combination of education and experience. • 3+ years of experience supporting industrial automation systems, instrumentation, controls, field service operations, or related technical environments. • 3+ years of experience troubleshooting a