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Remote field engineer jobs are open across the U.S. in sectors like telecommunications, energy, industrial automation, and enterprise software, at remote-first companies and distributed teams that manage infrastructure or deployments without requiring on-site presence daily. Employers hiring remotely right now include ABB, Farmers Insurance, and Inspire Medical Systems I. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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At ABB, we help industries run leaner and cleaner—and every person here makes that happen. You’ll be empowered to lead, supported to grow, and proud of the impact we create together. Join us and help run what runs the world.
This position reports to:
Field Service Manager
In this role you will be responsible for start-up and commissioning and post-start-up field services primarily within the data center market, in Electrification Services for the United States, ensuring ABB standard processes, quality standards, and safety guidelines. You will have an exciting opportunity to travel the U.S. on ABB’s dime as field service resources receive comprehensive travel and lodging accommodations as well as per diem. While on the road supporting our Data Center Services, you will execute service work of medium to high complexity as per work instructions and deliver excellent customer service to exceed our customers’ expectations.
The work model for the role is: Remote in the US
CORE RESPONSIBILITIES
- Lead on‑site customer engagement — Serve as ABB’s primary representative, ensuring strong communication, professionalism, and customer satisfaction.
- Execute service work with urgency — Plan and deliver service tasks aligned with customer orders, quality standards, and first‑time‑right execution.
- Identify system and operational improvements — Evaluate installed equipment and customer processes to uncover performance enhancements and eliminate pain points.
- Communicate service opportunities — Capture and relay upgrade, service, and modernization opportunities to internal account teams.
- Coordinate site preparation and subcontractors — Prepare job sites, support project teams, and oversee subcontractor activities.
- Perform advanced field service tasks — Troubleshoot, diagnose, and resolve complex technical issues using certified tools and methods.
- Ensure materials and equipment readiness — Prepare material lists and verify availability and quality of all required parts and tools.
- Drive continuous improvement initiatives — Recommend and implement improvements to processes, products, and service delivery.
- Complete technical documentation — Produce accurate reports, test records, and customer-signed documentation for all assignments.
- Provide technical consulting and mentorship — Act as a subject-matter expert, coach colleagues, support certifications, and train customers.
- Perform duties in Power Delivery & Electrification — Execute work in Power Delivery, Medium & Low Voltage Electrification, and Control Systems.
- Champion safety and compliance — Uphold ABB’s safety culture, lead HSE practices, report hazards, and ensure proper PPE use.
Qualifications
- Progressive electrical engineering experience — HS diploma/GED with 10+ years hands-on experience; OR associate/trade certification with 8+ years; OR bachelor’s with 5+ years; OR HS diploma/GED with 5+ years equivalent work or military experience servicing critical power equipment.
- Advanced electrical design expertise — Advanced theoretical experience across all aspects of electrical design.
- Comprehensive code and standards knowledge — Strong knowledge of NEC, safety codes, regulations, and QA requirements.
- Strong communication capabilities — Excellent oral and written communication skills for technical and non-technical audiences.
- Analytical and quality-driven mindset — Proven ability to analyze issues, improve processes, and drive quality outcomes.
- Cross-functional collaboration — Able to work effectively with maintenance teams, engineering groups, and management stakeholders.
- Leadership and project oversight — Project management or supervisory experience with demonstrated ability to lead and influence customers and peers.
- Technical software proficiency — Skilled in MS Office, Google Suite, and project/issue-tracking platforms such as BIM, Compass, CxAlloy, and Procore.
- Preference will be given — Preference will be given to candidates with experience in Emerson RX3i/Proficy, ABB AC500/Automation Builder, CP600 HMI/Panelbuilder, Zenon/Cimplicity, Woodward Easygen/LSS, networking tools (Wireshark, IED Scout), and relay testing/configuration (Siemens, ABB REX640/SSC600/REF615/REG615, SEL, Multilin), plus RTAC configuration.
- Language and work authorization — Must be fluent in written and conversational English and currently authorized to work and live in the United States.
Why ABB? What's in it for you:
We want you to bring your full self to work—your ideas, your energy, your ambition. You’ll have the tools and freedom to grow your skills, shape your path, and take on challenges that matter. Here, your work creates impact you can see and feel, every day.
ABB is an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer for protected Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities at ABB.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their sex (gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation), marital status, citizenship, age, race and ethnicity, inclusive of traits historically associated with race or ethnicity, including but not limited to hair texture and protective hairstyles, color, religious creed, national origin, pregnancy, physical or mental disability, genetic information, protected Veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal and state law.
For more information regarding your (EEO) rights as an applicant, please visit the following websites: https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2023-06/22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRights6.12ScreenRdr.pdf
As an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer for Protected Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities, applicants may request to review the plan of a particular ABB facility between the hours of 9:00 A.M. - 5:00 P.M. EST Monday through Friday by contacting an ABB HR Representative at 1-888-694-7762.
Protected Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities may request a reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access ABB's career site as a result of your disability. You may request reasonable accommodations by calling an ABB HR Representative at 1-888-694-7762 or by sending an email to US-AskHR@abb.com. Resumes and applications will not be accepted in this manner.
While base salary is determined by things such as the successful applicant’s qualifications and experience, this position is expected to pay between $46 per hour to $65 per hour USD.
ABB Benefit Summary for eligible US employees
[excludes ABB E-mobility, Athens union, Puerto Rico]
Go to myBenefitsABB.com and click on “Candidate/Guest” to learn more
Health, Life & Disability
Choice between two medical plan options: A PPO plan called the Copay Plan OR a High Deductible Health Plan (with a Health Savings Account) called the High Deductible Plan.
- Choice between two dental plan options: Core and Core Plus
- Vision benefit
- Company paid life insurance (2X base pay)
- Company paid AD&D (1X base pay)
- Voluntary life and AD&D – 100% employee paid up to maximums
- Short Term Disability – up to 26 weeks – Company paid
- Long Term Disability – 60% of pay – Company paid. Ability to “buy-up” to 66 2/3% of pay.
- Supplemental benefits – 100% employee paid (Accident insurance, hospital indemnity, critical illness, pet insurance)
- Parental Leave – up to 6 weeks
- Employee Assistance Program
- Health Advocate support resources for mental/behavioral health, general health navigation and virtual health, and infertility/adoption
- Employee discount program
Retirement
- 401k Savings Plan with Company Contributions
- Employee Stock Acquisition Plan (ESAP)
Time off
- ABB provides 11 paid holidays.
- Vacation is provided based on years of service for hourly and non-exempt positions.
Building a cleaner, smarter future takes all kinds of minds: the curious, the courageous, and the creative. That's why we welcome people from all backgrounds and experiences.
Ready to make an impact?
Apply today or visit https://www.abb.com to learn more about the impact of our solutions across the globe.
At ABB, we help industries run leaner and cleaner—and every person here makes that happen. You’ll be empowered to lead, supported to grow, and proud of the impact we create together. Join us and help run what runs the world.
This position reports to:
Field Service Manager
In this role you will be responsible for start-up and commissioning and post-start-up field services primarily within the data center market, in Electrification Services for the United States, ensuring ABB standard processes, quality standards, and safety guidelines. You will have an exciting opportunity to travel the U.S. on ABB’s dime as field service resources receive comprehensive travel and lodging accommodations as well as per diem. While on the road supporting our Data Center Services, you will execute service work of medium to high complexity as per work instructions and deliver excellent customer service to exceed our customers’ expectations.
The work model for the role is: Remote in the US
CORE RESPONSIBILITIES
- Lead on‑site customer engagement — Serve as ABB’s primary representative, ensuring strong communication, professionalism, and customer satisfaction.
- Execute service work with urgency — Plan and deliver service tasks aligned with customer orders, quality standards, and first‑time‑right execution.
- Identify system and operational improvements — Evaluate installed equipment and customer processes to uncover performance enhancements and eliminate pain points.
- Communicate service opportunities — Capture and relay upgrade, service, and modernization opportunities to internal account teams.
- Coordinate site preparation and subcontractors — Prepare job sites, support project teams, and oversee subcontractor activities.
- Perform advanced field service tasks — Troubleshoot, diagnose, and resolve complex technical issues using certified tools and methods.
- Ensure materials and equipment readiness — Prepare material lists and verify availability and quality of all required parts and tools.
- Drive continuous improvement initiatives — Recommend and implement improvements to processes, products, and service delivery.
- Complete technical documentation — Produce accurate reports, test records, and customer-signed documentation for all assignments.
- Provide technical consulting and mentorship — Act as a subject-matter expert, coach colleagues, support certifications, and train customers.
- Perform duties in Power Delivery & Electrification — Execute work in Power Delivery, Medium & Low Voltage Electrification, and Control Systems.
- Champion safety and compliance — Uphold ABB’s safety culture, lead HSE practices, report hazards, and ensure proper PPE use.
Qualifications
- Progressive electrical engineering experience — HS diploma/GED with 10+ years hands-on experience; OR associate/trade certification with 8+ years; OR bachelor’s with 5+ years; OR HS diploma/GED with 5+ years equivalent work or military experience servicing critical power equipment.
- Advanced electrical design expertise — Advanced theoretical experience across all aspects of electrical design.
- Comprehensive code and standards knowledge — Strong knowledge of NEC, safety codes, regulations, and QA requirements.
- Strong communication capabilities — Excellent oral and written communication skills for technical and non-technical audiences.
- Analytical and quality-driven mindset — Proven ability to analyze issues, improve processes, and drive quality outcomes.
- Cross-functional collaboration — Able to work effectively with maintenance teams, engineering groups, and management stakeholders.
- Leadership and project oversight — Project management or supervisory experience with demonstrated ability to lead and influence customers and peers.
- Technical software proficiency — Skilled in MS Office, Google Suite, and project/issue-tracking platforms such as BIM, Compass, CxAlloy, and Procore.
- Preference will be given — Preference will be given to candidates with experience in Emerson RX3i/Proficy, ABB AC500/Automation Builder, CP600 HMI/Panelbuilder, Zenon/Cimplicity, Woodward Easygen/LSS, networking tools (Wireshark, IED Scout), and relay testing/configuration (Siemens, ABB REX640/SSC600/REF615/REG615, SEL, Multilin), plus RTAC configuration.
- Language and work authorization — Must be fluent in written and conversational English and currently authorized to work and live in the United States.
Why ABB? What's in it for you:
We want you to bring your full self to work—your ideas, your energy, your ambition. You’ll have the tools and freedom to grow your skills, shape your path, and take on challenges that matter. Here, your work creates impact you can see and feel, every day.
ABB is an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer for protected Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities at ABB.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their sex (gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation), marital status, citizenship, age, race and ethnicity, inclusive of traits historically associated with race or ethnicity, including but not limited to hair texture and protective hairstyles, color, religious creed, national origin, pregnancy, physical or mental disability, genetic information, protected Veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal and state law.
For more information regarding your (EEO) rights as an applicant, please visit the following websites: https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2023-06/22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRights6.12ScreenRdr.pdf
As an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer for Protected Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities, applicants may request to review the plan of a particular ABB facility between the hours of 9:00 A.M. - 5:00 P.M. EST Monday through Friday by contacting an ABB HR Representative at 1-888-694-7762.
Protected Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities may request a reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access ABB's career site as a result of your disability. You may request reasonable accommodations by calling an ABB HR Representative at 1-888-694-7762 or by sending an email to US-AskHR@abb.com. Resumes and applications will not be accepted in this manner.
While base salary is determined by things such as the successful applicant’s qualifications and experience, this position is expected to pay between $46 per hour to $65 per hour USD.
ABB Benefit Summary for eligible US employees
[excludes ABB E-mobility, Athens union, Puerto Rico]
Go to myBenefitsABB.com and click on “Candidate/Guest” to learn more
Health, Life & Disability
Choice between two medical plan options: A PPO plan called the Copay Plan OR a High Deductible Health Plan (with a Health Savings Account) called the High Deductible Plan.
- Choice between two dental plan options: Core and Core Plus
- Vision benefit
- Company paid life insurance (2X base pay)
- Company paid AD&D (1X base pay)
- Voluntary life and AD&D – 100% employee paid up to maximums
- Short Term Disability – up to 26 weeks – Company paid
- Long Term Disability – 60% of pay – Company paid. Ability to “buy-up” to 66 2/3% of pay.
- Supplemental benefits – 100% employee paid (Accident insurance, hospital indemnity, critical illness, pet insurance)
- Parental Leave – up to 6 weeks
- Employee Assistance Program
- Health Advocate support resources for mental/behavioral health, general health navigation and virtual health, and infertility/adoption
- Employee discount program
Retirement
- 401k Savings Plan with Company Contributions
- Employee Stock Acquisition Plan (ESAP)
Time off
- ABB provides 11 paid holidays.
- Vacation is provided based on years of service for hourly and non-exempt positions.
Building a cleaner, smarter future takes all kinds of minds: the curious, the courageous, and the creative. That's why we welcome people from all backgrounds and experiences.
Ready to make an impact?
Apply today or visit https://www.abb.com to learn more about the impact of our solutions across the globe.
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Who's Hiring
- ABB18
- Farmers Insurance14
- Inspire Medical Systems I14
- The RealReal11
- Block10
Top Industries Hiring
- Manufacturing112
- Technology & Software79
- Consulting & Professional Services46
- Electronics & Hardware43
- Biotechnology & Pharmaceuticals42
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in remote field engineer jobs.
- Bachelor's degree in electrical, mechanical, civil, or systems engineering
- Experience with field installation, commissioning, or site acceptance testing
- Proficiency with technical documentation including schematics and as-built drawings
- Valid driver's license and ability to travel frequently to customer or project sites
- OSHA 10 or OSHA 30 certification or willingness to obtain before start date
- Familiarity with diagnostic tools, test equipment, and vendor-specific software platforms
Tips for Your Remote Field Engineer Job Search
Apply early to remote roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists remote field engineer openings from across the U.S. in one place, so you can find roles that match your skills and apply directly without sorting through mixed on-site and hybrid listings.
Show async communication skills upfront
Remote field engineer employers screen for written clarity before they screen for technical depth. Open your resume summary and cover letter by naming the remote collaboration tools you use daily, like ticketing systems, remote diagnostic platforms, and video-based client support workflows.
Build a documented remote troubleshooting record
Hiring managers for remote field roles want evidence you can diagnose and resolve issues without on-site support. Document specific cases where you identified a fault, communicated the fix remotely, and closed the ticket, then reference those outcomes in your application materials.
Highlight certifications relevant to your target sector
Remote field engineer roles in telecom, networking, and industrial automation have clear certification expectations. Listing credentials like CCNA, CompTIA Network+, or sector-specific vendor certifications near the top of your resume signals you can operate independently in that technical environment from day one.
Prepare for remote-specific interview scenarios
Remote field engineer interviews frequently include scenario questions about working without on-site backup, communicating technical issues to non-technical clients over video, and managing time across distributed schedules. Practice concrete answers that reference tools and protocols you have actually used.
Remote Field Engineer Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a remote field engineer job?
Target companies with distributed field operations, remote-first engineering teams, or cloud-managed infrastructure, since those are the employers most likely to hire field engineers who work independently without a local office. Remote employers screen hard for self-direction, clear async written communication, and proficiency with remote diagnostic tools, ticketing systems, and video-based client support. Certifications in networking, industrial controls, or your target sector give you a concrete edge.
Which companies hire remote field engineers?
Remote field engineer roles are posted by ABB, Farmers Insurance, and Inspire Medical Systems I and others right now, based on current remote listings on Migrate Mate as of June 2026. These tend to be remote-first technology firms, distributed telecom providers, and industrial automation companies that manage equipment or client deployments across multiple regions without a fixed field office.
Can you get a remote field engineer job with no experience?
Yes, but remote entry-level field engineer roles are harder to land because employers expect you to troubleshoot and communicate independently from day one, with less day-to-day oversight than an on-site team provides. Your best path is through remote-first startups in telecom or software infrastructure, where you can show hands-on lab work, a home lab setup, relevant certifications, and strong written communication skills in place of direct professional experience.
Do you need a degree for remote field engineer jobs?
Not always. Many remote employers weigh practical skills, certifications, and a demonstrable history of resolving technical issues over a four-year degree, especially in telecommunications, networking, and industrial automation. A portfolio of real deployments or field projects, combined with credentials like CompTIA Network+, Cisco CCNA, or vendor-specific certifications, can carry more weight than a degree for the right remote role.
Which industries hire the most remote field engineers?
Remote field engineer roles concentrate in Manufacturing, Technology & Software, and Consulting & Professional Services, based on current remote listings on Migrate Mate as of June 2026. Those sectors rely on distributed teams to support infrastructure, equipment, and client systems that are spread across multiple regions, making remote field engineers a practical fit for their operating model.
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