Job DescriptionRole: Senior VFD Technician
MIH is seeking a highly experienced Variable Frequency Drive (VFD) Technician to serve as our in-house. Product Specialist for all drive-related activities, including startup, commissioning, retrofit, service, and maintenance. This is a senior-level, customer-facing technical role for someone who can independently lead
drive projects from initial startup through long-term service support. A strong preference will be given to candidates with deep, hands-on experience with ABB drive platforms. This individual will be the go-to expert across the organization - and for customers - on all things VFD.
Key Responsibilities- Lead startup and commissioning of new VFD installations, including parameter configuration, motor tuning, and system verification
- Coordinate with engineering, project management, and customer teams to ensure smooth project handoff and go-live
- Perform pre-commissioning checks (megger testing, wiring verification, power quality checks) prior to energizing drives
- Evaluate legacy drive systems and recommend retrofit or replacement solutions
- Lead retrofit projects, including drive swaps, panel upgrades, and integration with existing motor and control systems
- Support customers transitioning from legacy VFD platforms to current ABB technology
- Provide field service support, including troubleshooting, repair, and preventive/predictive maintenance for VFDs across customer sites
- Diagnose drive faults, motor control issues, and communication/network integration problems
- Perform root cause analysis on recurring failures and recommend corrective action
- Maintain service documentation, drive configuration backups, and maintenance records for all serviced equipment
- Serve as MIH's internal subject matter expert on VFD products, particularly ABB drives
- Support sales and engineering teams with technical guidance on drive selection, sizing, and application
- Provide technical training to internal staff, junior technicians, and customers on drive operation and best practices
- Maintain relationships with ABB and other drive manufacturers for technical support, training, and product updates
- Stay current on new drive technology, firmware updates, and industry trends to keep MIH's offerings competitive
Required Qualifications- Minimum 10 years of hands-on experience working with industrial Variable Frequency Drives
- Strong working knowledge of ABB VFD platforms strongly preferred
- Proven experience with drive startup, commissioning, and field service in an industrial/commercial environment
- Solid understanding of three-phase power systems, motor theory, and motor control fundamentals
- Experience programming and configuring drive parameters, macros, and I/O
- Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics, single-line diagrams, and control drawings
- Familiarity with industrial communication protocols (Modbus, Profibus, EtherNet/IP, DeviceNet)
- Strong troubleshooting, diagnostic, and root-cause analysis skills
- Comfortable working directly with customers in a field service/technical advisor capacity
- Working knowledge of NFPA 70E arc flash safety standards and lockout/tagout procedures
- Valid driver's license and ability to travel to customer sites (regional/occasional overnight travel as needed)
- Strong written and verbal communication skills for customer interaction, documentation, and cross-team coordination
- Active electrical license (journeyman or master electrician) - strongly preferred
- ABB drive certification(s) or manufacturer-specific training credentials
- Experience with PLC platforms (Allen-Bradley, Siemens) and HMI/SCADA systems - preferred
- Associate's degree or technical certification in Electrical Technology, Industrial Maintenance, or related field
- Prior experience in a field service, systems integration, or drives distributor/OEM environment
- Familiarity with predictive maintenance tools (vibration analysis, thermal imaging, power quality analysis)
- Ability to lift up to 50 lbs
- Ability to work in industrial environments, including exposure to noise, heat, and confined spaces
- Ability to work at heights, in electrical rooms, and around energized equipment following proper safety
- protocols
- Availability for travel to customer sites and occasional on-call/emergency response
Estimated Hourly Rate: $65-$75 with flexibility based on experience and skills.
