DCS Programming Field Service Engineer

Emerson
Emerson

Full-time

San Diego, CA, USA

Posted on Sep 22, 2026

If you are an experienced Field Service Engineer professional looking for an opportunity to grow your career, Emerson has an exciting opportunity for you!

As a Field Service Engineer - DCS Programming based in San Diego, CA, you will play a critical role in programming, installing, maintaining, and upgrading software and hardware to ensure efficient operation of computer networks related to COMNET. You will support the City of San Diego’s network platforms for systems management, operational requests, and issue resolution—helping deliver reliable, secure, and high-performing network services.

In This Role, Your Responsibilities Will Be:
  • Perform a variety of related functions such as: on-site instruction of customer personnel; writing and modifying maintenance procedures; quality control tests and/or product evaluation.
  • Direct efforts of customer personnel engaged in installation of control systems, sub-systems, equipment, or their routine modification/repair.
  • Provide direct engineering advisory assistance to the customer, and liaison within the company, on issues dealing with the equipment or related matters.
  • Create complete and timely reports on all activities with emphasis on defining problems encountered, services.
Who You Are:
You understand the importance and interdependence of internal customer relationships. You show a tremendous amount of initiative in tough situations and are exceptional at spotting and seizing opportunities and you acquire data from multiple and diverse sources when solving problems.
For This Role, You Will Need:
  • Bachelor's degree in engineering, computer science, or related technical field, or equivalent combination of education and experience
  • 5+ years of experience programming Emerson Ovation DCS
  • Experience with programming PLC
  • Related experience engaging with customers for the installation of control systems, loading application software, loading, installing, and maintaining network equipment
  • Ability to travel up to 75% of the time
  • Legal authorization to work in the United States without sponsorship now or in the future
Preferred Qualifications That Set You Apart:
  • Certifications in core programming languages (CSPO, PMI-ACP, etc.)

Our Culture & Commitment to You:
Our compensation philosophy is simple: we pay a competitive base salary, within the local market in which we operate, and reward performance during our annual merit review process. The salary range for this role is $115,000- 160,540, commensurate with the skills, talent, capabilities, and experience each candidate brings to a role.

At Emerson, we prioritize a workplace where every employee is valued, respected, and empowered to grow. We foster an environment that encourages innovation, collaboration, and diverse perspectives—because we know that great ideas come from great teams. Our commitment to ongoing career development and growing an inclusive culture ensures you have the support to thrive. Whether through mentorship, training, or leadership opportunities, we invest in your success so you can make a lasting impact. We believe diverse teams, working together are key to driving growth and delivering business results.

We recognize the importance of employee wellbeing. We prioritize providing flexible, competitive benefits plans to meet you and your family’s physical, mental, financial, and social needs. We provide a variety of medical insurance plans, with dental and vision coverage, Employee Assistance Program, 401(k), tuition reimbursement, employee resource groups, recognition, and much more. Our culture offers flexible time off plans, including paid parental leave (maternal and paternal), vacation and holiday leave.

Learn more about our Culture & Values.

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WHY EMERSON

Our Commitment to Our People

At Emerson, we are motivated by a spirit of collaboration that helps our diverse, multicultural teams across the world drive innovation that makes the world healthier, safer, smarter, and more sustainable. And we want you to join us in our bold aspiration.

We have built an engaged community of inquisitive, dedicated people who thrive knowing they are welcomed, trusted, celebrated, and empowered to solve the world’s most complex problems — for our customers, our communities, and the planet. You’ll contribute to this vital work while further developing your skills through our award-winning employee development programs. We are a proud corporate citizen in every city where we operate and are committed to our people, our communities, and the world at large. We take this responsibility seriously and strive to make a positive impact through every endeavor.

At Emerson, you’ll see firsthand that our people are at the center of everything we do. So, let’s go. Let’s think differently. Learn, collaborate, and grow. Seek opportunity. Push boundaries. Be empowered to make things better. Speed up to break through. Let’s go, together.

Work Authorization

Emerson will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States. This is not a position for which sponsorship will be provided. Individuals with temporary visas such as E, F-1(including those with OPT or CPT) , H-1, H-2, L-1, B, J or TN, or who need sponsorship for work authorization now or in the future, are not eligible for hire.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Emerson is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, color, religion, national origin, age, marital status, political affiliation, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, disability or protected veteran status. We are committed to providing a workplace free of any discrimination or harassment.

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ABOUT EMERSON

Emerson is a global leader in automation technology and software. Through our deep domain expertise and legacy of flawless execution, Emerson helps customers in critical industries like life sciences, energy, power and renewables, chemical and advanced factory automation operate more sustainably while improving productivity, energy security and reliability.

With global operations and a comprehensive portfolio of software and technology, we are helping companies implement digital transformation to measurably improve their operations, conserve valuable resources and enhance their safety.

We offer equitable opportunities, celebrate diversity, and embrace challenges with confidence that, together, we can make an impact across a broad spectrum of countries and industries. Whether you’re an established professional looking for a career change, an undergraduate student exploring possibilities, or a recent graduate with an advanced degree, you’ll find your chance to make a difference with Emerson. Join our team – let’s go!

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At Emerson Power & Water Solutions, we help customers in the world’s most crucial industries tackle the challenges of modern life. You are part of the team that drives innovation that makes the world healthier, safer, smarter, and more sustainable. If you are an experienced Field Service Engineer/Professional looking for an opportunity to grow and develop professionally, Emerson has an exciting opportunity for you! Based in San Diego, CA, you will play a key role in programming, installing, maintaining and upgrading distributed control systems (DCS) and network solutions that support COMNET operations. You will support the City of San Diego's Network platforms for systems management, ad-hoc operations requests, and problem/deflect resolution. This role requires extensive travel up to 75%, to include overnights and some weekends. This position offers a Hybrid Work Option when not traveling