Application Guide

How to Apply for Field Service Engineer

at Dynapower

🏢 About Dynapower

Dynapower is a power electronics leader specifically focused on driving the clean energy transition through innovative power conversion and storage solutions. Unlike generic engineering firms, they specialize in renewable energy and energy storage applications, making them a key player in building resilient, sustainable infrastructure. Working here means contributing directly to climate solutions while being at the forefront of power electronics technology.

About This Role

As a Field Service Engineer at Dynapower, you'll commission, maintain, and repair cutting-edge power conversion equipment used in renewable energy and storage systems across the U.S. This role combines hands-on technical work with up to 50% travel to customer sites, requiring both independent troubleshooting and team collaboration to ensure optimal system performance. Your work directly impacts clean energy adoption by keeping critical infrastructure operational and reliable.

💡 A Day in the Life

A typical day might involve traveling to a customer site to commission new energy storage systems, performing electrical testing and PLC programming for control integration, then documenting findings in detailed technical reports. Alternatively, you could be troubleshooting power conversion equipment remotely while planning the next week's travel schedule to multiple sites across different states.

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🎯 Who Dynapower Is Looking For

  • Has hands-on experience with power conversion equipment, PLC programming, and electrical testing in renewable energy or industrial settings
  • Demonstrates proven ability to manage 50% travel while handling multiple competing tasks efficiently in fast-paced environments
  • Possesses strong technical documentation skills for creating detailed reports and procedures that contribute to product improvement
  • Can work independently at remote customer sites while maintaining effective communication with technical teams back at headquarters

📝 Tips for Applying to Dynapower

1

Highlight specific experience with power conversion equipment, energy storage systems, or renewable energy applications in your resume

2

Quantify your travel experience percentage and provide examples of managing competing tasks during field service assignments

3

Mention specific PLC programming platforms you've used (like Siemens, Allen-Bradley) and electrical testing equipment you're proficient with

4

Include examples of technical reports or procedures you've developed that led to system improvements or customer satisfaction

5

Demonstrate how you've provided operator training or shaped customer experience in previous technical roles

✉️ What to Emphasize in Your Cover Letter

['Your direct experience with power conversion equipment and renewable energy systems', 'Examples of managing competing tasks during field service work with significant travel requirements', 'Specific PLC programming and electrical testing expertise relevant to energy storage applications', "How your technical documentation and customer training experience aligns with Dynapower's focus on customer experience"]

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🔍 Research Before Applying

To stand out, make sure you've researched:

  • → Dynapower's specific power conversion products and energy storage solutions for renewable applications
  • → Their recent projects or case studies in renewable energy integration and grid resilience
  • → The company's role in the clean energy transition and their specific technological differentiators
  • → Their customer base in renewable energy, utilities, and industrial sectors to understand application contexts

💬 Prepare for These Interview Topics

Based on this role, you may be asked about:

1 Walk me through your experience commissioning power conversion equipment in renewable energy applications
2 How do you prioritize competing tasks when troubleshooting at a remote customer site with time constraints?
3 Describe a time you developed a technical procedure or report that improved system performance or customer satisfaction
4 What PLC programming platforms are you most familiar with, and how have you used them in control integration?
5 How do you handle the challenges of 50% travel while maintaining work-life balance and staying organized?
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⚠️ Common Mistakes to Avoid

  • Applying without specific power conversion or renewable energy experience when the role requires technical expertise in these areas
  • Failing to address the 50% travel requirement or demonstrating inability to manage travel logistics
  • Submitting generic applications that don't mention PLC programming, electrical testing, or technical documentation skills

📅 Application Timeline

This position is open until filled. However, we recommend applying as soon as possible as roles at mission-driven organizations tend to fill quickly.

Typical hiring timeline:

1

Application Review

1-2 weeks

2

Initial Screening

Phone call or written assessment

3

Interviews

1-2 rounds, usually virtual

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