Field Service Engineer — Northeast (NY Metro)
About the role
<div class="content-intro"><p><span data-teams="true"><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><strong>Why Work at SMA America</strong></span><br><br>At<strong> SMA America</strong>, we believe in <em>Energy </em>that <em>Changes</em>. Since 1981, we’ve been developing innovative solar technology that simplifies, secures, and enhances the performance of photovoltaic systems — all while pushing the boundaries of what’s possible in clean energy.<br><br>But we’re not just transforming power — we’re empowering people.<br><br>We’ve built a culture where bold ideas are welcomed, collaboration is second nature, and your career growth truly matters. With our<strong> Rocklin, CA headquarters</strong> as the hub, we offer a hybrid work model, competitive benefits, and a team-driven environment where your impact is seen and felt.<br><br>Whether you’re a sales expert, service pro, or engineering innovator, if you’re ready to join a purpose-driven team committed to shaping the future of energy — <strong>we’d love to meet you.</strong></span></p></div><p><strong>Field Service Engineer — Northeast (NY Metro)</strong></p>
<p class="font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal"><strong><span class="_animating_muyve_10" data-newtext-seq="2">LOCATION AND WORK MODEL</span></strong></p>
<p class="font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal"><span class="_animating_muyve_10" data-newtext-seq="0">This </span><span class="_animating_muyve_10" data-newtext-seq="5">position is field based and covers the </span><span class="_animating_muyve_10" data-newtext-seq="44">Northeast region. Candidates must </span><span class="_animating_muyve_10" data-newtext-seq="78">currently reside within the Northeast </span><span class="_animating_muyve_10" data-newtext-seq="116">territory, with preference for the New </span><span class="_animating_muyve_10" data-newtext-seq="155">York metropolitan area, greater Boston, </span><span class="_animating_muyve_10" data-newtext-seq="195">or northern New Jersey. This position </span><span class="_animating_muyve_10" data-newtext-seq="233">requires significant regional travel. </span><span class="_animating_muyve_10" data-newtext-seq="271">We currently have 1 opening for this </span><span class="_animating_muyve_10" data-newtext-seq="308">role.</span></p>
<p class="font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal"><strong><span class="_animating_muyve_10" data-newtext-seq="2">WORK AUTHORIZATION</span></strong></p>
<p class="font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal"><span class="_animating_muyve_10" data-newtext-seq="0">Applicant</span><span class="_animating_muyve_10" data-newtext-seq="9">s must be authorized to work in the </span><span class="_animating_muyve_10" data-newtext-seq="45">United States on a full time basis. SMA </span><span class="_animating_muyve_10" data-newtext-seq="85">America does not offer employment visa </span><span class="_animating_muyve_10" data-newtext-seq="124">sponsorship of any kind, including </span><span class="_animating_muyve_10" data-newtext-seq="159">H-1B, OPT, CPT, or TN visas. Candidates </span><span class="_animating_muyve_10" data-newtext-seq="199">who currently require or will in the </span><span class="_animating_muyve_10" data-newtext-seq="236">future require visa sponsorship are not </span><span class="_animating_muyve_10" data-newtext-seq="276">eligible for this role. Candidates </span><span class="_animating_muyve_10" data-newtext-seq="311">operating under a temporary work permit </span><span class="_animating_muyve_10" data-newtext-seq="351">or any visa tied employment </span><span class="_animating_muyve_10" data-newtext-seq="379">authorization are also not eligible.</span></p>
<p class="font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal"><strong><span class="_animating_muyve_10" data-newtext-seq="2">AI-GENERATED APPLICATION MATERIALS</span></strong></p>
<p class="font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal"><span class="_animating_muyve_10" data-newtext-seq="0">We review all resumes and application </span><span class="_animating_muyve_10" data-newtext-seq="38">materials for AI generated content. </span><span class="_animating_muyve_10" data-newtext-seq="74">Submissions that show evidence of AI </span><span class="_animating_muyve_10" data-newtext-seq="111">manipulation, including AI written </span><span class="_animating_muyve_10" data-newtext-seq="146">resumes, cover letters, or responses, </span><span class="_animating_muyve_10" data-newtext-seq="184">will be disqualified from consideration </span><span class="_animating_muyve_10" data-newtext-seq="224">without further review. We want to hear </span><span class="_animating_muyve_10" data-newtext-seq="264">your authentic voice and </span><span class="_animating_muyve_10" data-newtext-seq="289">see your genuine experience.</span></p>
<p class="font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal"><strong><span class="_animating_muyve_10" data-newtext-seq="2">RECRUITMENT FRAUD NOTICE</span></strong></p>
<p class="font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal"><span class="_animating_muyve_10" data-newtext-seq="0">All SMA </span><span class="_animating_muyve_10" data-newtext-seq="8">America openings are posted on our </span><span class="_animating_muyve_10" data-newtext-seq="43">official careers page and all recruiter </span><span class="_animating_muyve_10" data-newtext-seq="83">communication comes from an </span><span class="_animating_muyve_10" data-newtext-seq="111">@sma-america.com address. We never </span><span class="_animating_muyve_10" data-newtext-seq="146">request payment, banking information, </span><span class="_animating_muyve_10" data-newtext-seq="184">or a Social Security number during the </span><span class="_animating_muyve_10" data-newtext-seq="223">recruitment process. If you are </span><span class="_animating_muyve_10" data-newtext-seq="255">contacted about an SMA America role </span><span class="_animating_muyve_10" data-newtext-seq="291">from a personal email account, or asked </span><span class="_animating_muyve_10" data-newtext-seq="331">for any of the above, please forward </span><span class="_animating_muyve_10" data-newtext-seq="368">the message to </span><a class="underline underline underline-offset-2 decoration-1 decoration-current/40 hover:decoration-current focus:decoration-current" href="mailto:"><span class="_animating_muyve_10" data-newtext-seq="383"></span></a><span class="_animating_muyve_10" data-newtext-seq="383">.</span></p>
<p class="font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal"><strong><span class="_animating_muyve_10" data-newtext-seq="2">PURPOSE OF THE POSITION</span></strong></p>
<p class="font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal"><span class="_animating_muyve_10" data-newtext-seq="0">The Field </span><span class="_animating_muyve_10" data-newtext-seq="10">Service Engineer is responsible for </span><span class="_animating_muyve_10" data-newtext-seq="46">assisting and performing warranty </span><span class="_animating_muyve_10" data-newtext-seq="80">repairs and the commissioning of SMA </span><span class="_animating_muyve_10" data-newtext-seq="117">utility inverters in the field. The </span><span class="_animating_muyve_10" data-newtext-seq="153">Field Service Engineer is responsible </span><span class="_animating_muyve_10" data-newtext-seq="191">for assisting with commissioning, </span><span class="_animating_muyve_10" data-newtext-seq="225">troubleshooting, repairing, and </span><span class="_animating_muyve_10" data-newtext-seq="257">learning to analyze data, operation and </span><span class="_animating_muyve_10" data-newtext-seq="297">maintenance activity, and utility </span><span class="_animating_muyve_10" data-newtext-seq="331">inverter applications.</span></p>
<p class="font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal"><strong><span class="_animating_muyve_10" data-newtext-seq="2">PRIMARY DUTIES / RESPONSIBILITIES</span></strong></p>
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<li class="font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2"><span class="_animating_muyve_10" data-newtext-seq="2">Assists with commissioning, </span><span class="_animating_muyve_10" data-newtext-seq="30">troubleshoots, repairs, and analyzes </span><span class="_animating_muyve_10" data-newtext-seq="67">SMA America's utility inverters in the </span><span class="_animating_muyve_10" data-newtext-seq="106">field, via email, telephone, and site </span><span class="_animating_muyve_10" data-newtext-seq="144">visits.</span></li>
<li class="font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2"><span class="_animating_muyve_10" data-newtext-seq="144">Develops a detailed knowledge </span><span class="_animating_muyve_10" data-newtext-seq="184">of </span><span class="_animating_muyve_10" data-newtext-seq="187">SMA's utility inverter products, </span><span class="_animating_muyve_10" data-newtext-seq="220">associated SMA accessories, and third </span><span class="_animating_muyve_10" data-newtext-seq="258">party accessories sold by SMA for use </span><span class="_animating_muyve_10" data-newtext-seq="296">with the inverters.</span></li>
<li class="font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2"><span class="_animating_muyve_10" data-newtext-seq="296">Maintains an </span><span class="_animating_muyve_10" data-newtext-seq="331">accurate inventory count of spare parts </span><span class="_animating_muyve_10" data-newtext-seq="371">provided by </span><span class="_animating_muyve_10" data-newtext-seq="383">SMA.</span></li>
<li class="font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2"><span class="_animating_muyve_10" data-newtext-seq="383">Works regularly with high </span><span class="_animating_muyve_10" data-newtext-seq="416">voltage DC electricity, three phase </span><span class="_animating_muyve_10" data-newtext-seq="452">power, and the relevant software and </span><span class="_animating_muyve_10" data-newtext-seq="489">firmware of the inverters.</span></li>
<li class="font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2"><span class="_animating_muyve_10" data-newtext-seq="489">Maintains </span><span class="_animating_muyve_10" data-newtext-seq="528">a high level of customer satisfaction </span><span class="_animating_muyve_10" data-newtext-seq="566">while striving to lower the costs of </span><span class="_animating_muyve_10" data-newtext-seq="603">field service.</span></li>
<li class="font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2"><span class="_animating_muyve_10" data-newtext-seq="603">Assists with, </span><span class="_animating_muyve_10" data-newtext-seq="634">performs, and maintains maintenance </span><span class="_animating_muyve_10" data-newtext-seq="670">activities in accordance with the SMA </span><span class="_animating_muyve_10" data-newtext-seq="708">product maintenance manual on assigned </span><span class="_animating_muyve_10" data-newtext-seq="747">sites with SMA customer contractual </span><span class="_animating_muyve_10" data-newtext-seq="783">obligations.</span></li>
<li class="font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2"><span class="_animating_muyve_10" data-newtext-seq="783">Other duties as may be </span><span class="_animating_muyve_10" data-newtext-seq="821">required or assigned.</span></li>
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<p class="font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal"><strong><span class="_animating_muyve_10" data-newtext-seq="2">REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS</span></strong></p>
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