CNC Field Service Engineer (Travel 70%)

MEI; Itasca (IL); On-site; USD 47,017 - 53,643; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental and vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Generous paid time off

Life insurance; disability coverage

Job summary

MEI is seeking a field service engineer to install, calibrate, and optimize advanced CNC machinery at customer facilities in North America. The role requires performing preventive maintenance, troubleshooting electromechanical systems, and delivering hands-on training to operators to maximize equipment uptime.

The ideal candidate has a mechanical or electrical engineering background with 4+ years of industrial experience, a valid driver’s license, and willingness to travel extensively.

Qualifications

• BS degree in a technical field or equivalent hands-on experience.
• 4+ years servicing electromechanical equipment in manufacturing.
• Experience with mechatronic systems and CNC machinery troubleshooting.
• Ability to read schematics and drawings; basic programming considered an asset.
• Valid driver's license and clean driving record; Spanish a plus.

Responsibilities

• Install, commission, and optimize CNC machinery at customer sites.
• Perform preventive maintenance and repairs to maximize reliability.
• Travel ~70% across North America; some international travel.
• Diagnose complex electromechanical issues and document findings.
• Provide hands-on operator and maintenance training to customers.
• Prepare technical reports to support engineering teams.
• Collaborate with Engineering, Applications, and Support teams.
• Represent MEI at trade shows and customer demonstrations.
• Build strong customer relationships with responsive service.

Skills

Mechatronics

Mechanical

Electrical

Automation

C++ basics

Clear driving record

Spanish (bonus)

Education

Bachelor's in Mechanical Engineering

Bachelor's in Electrical Engineering

Bachelor's in Mechatronics

Bachelor's in Automation Engineering

Tools

PLC programming

Job description

MEI is seeking a field service engineer to install, calibrate, and optimize advanced CNC machinery at customer facilities in North America. The role requires performing preventive maintenance, troubleshooting electromechanical systems, and delivering hands-on training to operators to maximize equipment uptime.

The ideal candidate has a mechanical or electrical engineering background with 4+ years of industrial experience, a valid driver’s license, and willingness to travel extensively.