Field Engineer

Augury; United States; On-site; USD 95,000 - 108,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible PTO

Medical/Dental/Vision insurance

401(k) match

Stock options

Paid parental leave

WFH and phone stipend

Job summary

A leading Industrial AI firm is seeking a Field Engineer based in Chicago, IL, or Houston/Dallas, TX. The role requires extensive travel across the United States, installing and supporting advanced solutions for clients. Candidates should have 5–10 years of experience with industrial controls and strong customer engagement skills. The position offers flexible PTO, comprehensive insurance, and a competitive salary range of $95,000 to $108,000, reflecting the company's commitment to employee satisfaction and inclusiveness.

Qualifications

• 5–10 years of hands-on experience in industrial environments.
• Valid driver's license and reliable vehicle required.
• Vibration Analysis Category I or II certification is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Travel 80–90% of the time to support customer sites.
• Install and implement hardware and services in industrial settings.
• Manage administrative responsibilities, including service reports.

Skills

Hands-on experience in industrial controls

Mechanical aptitude

Strong communication skills

Customer-first mindset

Flexibility to work weekends

Job description

Our mission is to transform how people and machines work together to push the boundaries of human productivity. A leader in Industrial AI, Augury helps the world’s manufacturers leverage real-time production insights to drive new levels of efficiency. Combining predictive and prescriptive AI technology with industry expertise, production teams can proactively address alerts, minimize downtime, reduce asset costs, and maximize yield and capacity. Our customers achieve payback in six months or less, enabling global scale. We’re looking for team members excited to partner with the world’s manufacturers and build the future of production together.

As a Field Engineer, you will be the face of Augury in the field, traveling extensively primarily across the United States, but also globally, to install, implement, and support our solutions.

This role requires a unique blend of mechanical aptitude, technical expertise, and customer‑facing professionalism. You will ensure our hardware and services are deployed correctly, operate reliably, and deliver measurable value to customers.

This position is based in Chicago, IL, or Houston/Dallas, TX and requires residence within one hour of a major airport.

A Day in Your Life

• Travel 80–90% of the time to support customer sites
• Install and implement Augury’s hardware and services in industrial environments
• Partner with customers (external and internal) to ensure successful deployments and ongoing satisfaction
• Manage administrative responsibilities, including service reports, customer action lists, inventory returns, and asset tracking
• Collaborate with Reliability Systems Managers to optimize product performance and customer outcomes
• Conduct site surveys, customer training sessions, and technical scoping calls
• Review weekly and monthly plans and organize field activities in alignment with Field Operations guidelines
• Document field activities and customer interactions accurately in the CRM system
• Respond to escalations from Service Management as needed

What You Bring

• Residence in Chicago, IL, or Houston/Dallas, TX within one hour of a major airport
• Valid driver’s license, reliable vehicle, and ability to pass a background check
• 5–10 years of hands‑on experience installing or troubleshooting industrial controls, electromechanical systems, and/or wireless systems
• Strong understanding of rotating equipment operation and design
• Experience working in industrial environments with adherence to safe work practices
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with both customers and internal stakeholders
• Strong customer‑first mindset, you consistently go above and beyond to ensure satisfaction
• Professional presence and ability to represent Augury in the field
• Vibration Analysis Category I or II certification is a strong plus
• Flexibility and willingness to work weekends

We offer several perks that include flexible PTO, medical/dental/vision insurance, 401(k) match, stock options, paid parental leave, and WFH and phone stipend.

The pay range for this position in Colorado, California, and New York City is $95,000 to $108,000. This is the lowest to highest salary we in good faith believe we would pay for this role at the time of this posting. The pay offered may vary depending on several factors including, but not limited to, relevant education, qualifications, certifications, and experience.

Augury is a people‑first organization. We believe in fostering an inclusive environment in which employees feel encouraged to share their unique perspectives, leverage their strengths, and act authentically. We know that diverse teams are strong teams, and we welcome those from all backgrounds and varying experiences. We are committed to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. We believe that diversity is more than just good intentions, and we are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

Augury is a proud equal opportunity employer, we strive to create a work environment in which everyone, all applicants, employees, customers, guests, and vendors feel safe and comfortable. We commit to maintain a workplace that is free of any type of harassment and does not tolerate anyone intimidating, humiliating, or hurting others. We prohibit willful discrimination based on age, gender, ethnicity, race, color, religion, political opinions, sexual orientation, sexual identity or expression, military or veteran status, disability or any other characteristic protected by law.