UPS Field Service Engineer

Eaton is a global intelligent power management company committed to improving the quality of life and protecting the environment for people everywhere. We make products for the data centres, utilities, industrial, commercial, machine building, residential and aerospace markets. Guided by our commitment to do business right, operate sustainably and help our customers manage power safely and efficiently, Eaton has a long-standing reputation for innovation and reliability.

In the UK, our Electrical division plays a critical role in supporting customers across key industries, including rapidly growing hyperscale data centre environments.

We are now looking for a UPS Field Service Engineer to join our UK team, working flexibly from anywhere in the country.

In this role, you will provide expert service to Eaton customers by maintaining and repairing UPS systems, ensuring optimal performance and reliability in line with Eaton’s safety standards. You will play a key role supporting hyperscale data centres, delivering high-quality technical expertise across our customer base.

What you’ll do:

  • Diagnose faults on UPS systems
  • Demonstrate a strong understanding of on-line and line-interactive UPS systems
  • Carry out preventative maintenance on the existing installed base
  • Perform repairs on all types of UPS systems, including standalone and parallel configurations
  • Set up and configure remote monitoring software
  • Communicate with key stakeholders on technical matters
  • Adhere to anti-static policies and procedures
  • Apply the ECN process to all repairs

Qualifications:

• Educated to a HNC or higher in Electrical or Electronic Engineering or equivalent

Skills:

• Three phase electrical installation or maintenance knowledge
  • A good understanding of UPS systems
  • Knowledgeable of industrial communication protocols such as: Modbus, SNMP, OPC, DDE, TCP/IP
  • Knowledgeable of programming of PLC control systems (power control, generator control, SCADA or process control

What we offer:

  • Exposure to varied customer environments
  • A strong safety-first culture
  • Ongoing technical and professional development
  • A collaborative and inclusive working environment
All positions may require participation in video and in-person interviews as part of the hiring process. All candidates will be evaluated based on job-related competencies, and all candidates’ privacy rights and data security will be protected in accordance with applicable laws. We are committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities for job applicants and employees. Our recruitment processes use balanced selection criteria and avoid unlawful discrimination against applicants on the basis of their age, colour, disability, marital status, national origin, gender, gender identity, genetic information, race or racial origin, religion, sexual orientation or any other status protected or required by law.
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