Field Service Technician / Technologist

London, ON
On-site
Posted Sep 18, 2026
1 position

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Employment type: Full-time
Experience level: Mid-level · 2+ years
Minimum education: College diploma
Posting language: English
Working hours: 40 hours per week

Job summary

The Junior Field Service Engineer will provide technical support, troubleshoot PLC-based solutions, and perform on-site commissioning and installation of equipment. They will also deliver technical training, provide sales support, and manage project tasks as assigned.

Job details

Join us in Advancing the Environmental Global Impact within the Rail Industry For nearly 40 years, ZTR has designed, developed and released products that have a positive environmental impact within the Locomotive Industry. Planning for an environmentally sustainable future means taking action today in preparation for tomorrow. Everyone has a role to play and we take ours seriously. ZTR offers a casual working environment and a group of friendly and talented industry leaders passionate about combating climate change. We encourage and support employees to find long-term success and explore opportunities that play into their strengths and passions. We value lateral moves as much as vertical promotions; we believe all roles should develop your skills, broaden your experience, and help you continue on a journey to build a rewarding career at ZTR. What You’ll be Doing As the Field Service Technician/ Technologist you will be joining our talented support team and providing quality technical support to our customers by troubleshooting PLC based solutions, and occasionally travelling to our customer sites to perform commissioning and installation of our equipment. New graduates are welcomed to apply! As a Junior Field Service Engineer - Electrical, you will: Program, configure and troubleshoot ZTR locomotive operation, products, and solutions Provide excellent Customer Service and Support in both field and telephone support Travel to customer sites for commissioning & installation of ZTR equipment Provide on-site technical training and presentations to customers Perform sales support and project management tasks as assigned 24/7 On-call support rotation required to support emergency troubleshooting Minimum Qualifications: Mandatory Requirement: Two year or Advanced Diploma in Electrical Engineering Technology or Electrical Engineering degree Minimum 2+ years of relevant experience Experienced with PLCs Excellent verbal and written communication skills Strong interpersonal and customer service skills for a variety of audiences Ability to work autonomously at customer sites and manage project scope & cost Exceptional organizational and data entry skills required for related administrative tasks Ability to travel domestically and internationally up to 25% to customer sites for on-site commissioning and/or installation of ZTR equipment Ability to partake in 24/7 on-call rotation Please apply even if you don’t qualify for all responsibilities or skills, we still want to hear from you! This role is open as we're looking to expand our team! The expected annual base salary range for this position is between $55,000 - $65,000 CDN, and will be eligible for on-call, call-in, travel and overtime rates. The annual base salary is determined through comprehensive market research and considers factors including qualifications, skills, education, relevant experience, work location, internal equity, and alignment with local and industry market data. Our job titles may span more than one career level. Employees may also be eligible for our comprehensive benefits package, including Employer RRSP matching. Salary ranges listed in job postings are subject to change. All employment offers are contingent upon satisfactory reference and background checks, as well as proof of eligibility to work in Canada. Why Choose ZTR? ZTR offers a positive working environment and a group of friendly and talented industry leaders passionate about driving environmental and financial benefits for our clients. We encourage and support employees to find long-term success and explore opportunities that play into their strengths and passions. We value lateral moves as much as vertical promotions; we believe all roles should develop your skills, broaden your experience, and help you continue on a journey to build a rewarding career at ZTR. We are looking for flexible, compassionate and enthusiastic individuals who thrive in a fast-paced working environment, and who are looking for long-term, meaningful employment in a career that makes a real difference. At ZTR, we continuously promote a healthy balance between work, fun and family. This is a place where employees make a difference in our company and within our customers’ organizations. You will have the ability to direct your career path at ZTR as we are rapidly growing with numerous opportunities for professional growth and development. ZTR Control Systems provides accommodations for applicants with disabilities throughout the recruitment process. If you require accommodation, please contact Human Resources. We will address information received regarding the accommodation needs of applicants in confidence. At ZTR, we're proud to share that we do not use AI tools when screening and evaluating candidates throughout our recruitment processes. All hiring decisions are carefully made by our recruiting team. We thank all who apply to our roles. Please be advised that due to a large volume of applications, we will only contact candidates that we decide to proceed with via email or phone.

What you’ll do

Requirements

Candidates must hold a two-year or Advanced Diploma in Electrical Engineering Technology or an Electrical Engineering degree. A minimum of 2 years of relevant experience with PLCs and the ability to travel domestically and internationally are required.