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UPS Field Service Engineer - Northern CA

Posted July 11, 2025
Direct Hire USD 95,000.0 - 102,000.0

Job Overview

Job Description
The UPS Field Service Engineer applies diversified knowledge of the power electronics industry to complete start-up, testing, troubleshooting, operations and maintenance work of UPS and related critical power equipment. The FSE will be home based and dispatched to customer sites as required.

Specific Duties

  • Responsible for commissioning, maintaining and providing emergency support on power electronics at customers’ sites within the regional coverage area
  • Performs commissioning-focused design reviews, prepares commissioning test procedures and reports, coordinates and oversees on-site testing
  • Involved in preventive maintenance, emergency response, equipment start-up and/or field modifications
  • Attends periodic training at the company’s headquarters on various OEM units and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) which includes testing equipment and/or rebuilding older systems
  • Troubleshoots issues with the technical-support group related to maintenance or operation of equipment
  • Participates in the development of Methods of Procedures (MOPs) and be expected to consult with supervisor(s) concerning unusual problems and developments.
  • Other duties as assigned by management

Job Requirements

  • Preferably 3-5+ years experience in the critical power industry and ability to troubleshoot down to component level on equipment such as UPS, batteries, PDU’s, STS, etc.
  • Utilizes hand tools and test equipment to perform work
  • Requires excellent verbal, written communication skills & customer relation skills
  • Must be able to provide high level of quality customer service
  • Must be able to complete Field Service Reports in a timely manner
  • Requires knowledge of equipment manufacturer’s specifications
  • Ability to work independently and exhibit resourcefulness
  • Must be able to perform repeated bending & lifting of up to 100 lbs. during certain procedures
  • Must be able to provide necessary pro-active recommendations to clients
  • Candidate must be willing to work nights & weekends when necessary
  • Knowledge of general computer hardware & software applications
  • Previous 3rd Party UPS experience a plus
  • UPS OEM factory training or experience in Liebert / Emerson / Vertiv , APC / MGE / Schneider , or Eaton / Powerware , a MUST
  • Technical degree a plus
  • Previous military experience and training a plus

Educational Background

  • Technical graduate of a two-year accredited technical school in an engineering/technical field
  • OR
  • Three to five years of technician experience in related power electronics field or industry

Apply Here: https://ats.rippling.com/tpstalent/jobs/f748474a-fe49-4313-906c-61093668d191 (copy/paste in browser)

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $95,000.00 - $102,000.00 per year

Benefits:

401(k)

  • Health insurance
  • Life insurance

Schedule:

  • Monday to Friday

Ability to Commute:

  • San Francisco, CA 94121 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

  • San Francisco, CA 94121: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Willingness to travel:

  • 25% (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

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