Field Engineer - Heavy Equipment Installation & Onsite

Kress Corporation; Brimfield (IL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Group Health Insurance including Presc

Dental Insurance

Life Insurance

Short-term Disability

401(k) with Company Match

Paid Vacation

Paid Holidays

Job summary

Kress Corporation is a leader in specialty transport carrier manufacturing, seeking a Field Engineer for installation and maintenance of heavy equipment. You will supervise on-site assembly, troubleshoot, and support customers to ensure safe, efficient operation across sites.

The role requires strong hydraulics, electrical knowledge, and excellent communication, with frequent travel to client sites. Full-time employment based in the United States.

Qualifications

• High school diploma required; Bachelor's degree or technical diploma in Mechanical, Electrical, or Industrial Engineering preferred.
• 2+ years technical education in heavy mobile equipment.
• Minimum 2-3 years' work experience in heavy mobile equipment service and repair.
• Strong knowledge of hydraulics, pneumatics, electrical systems, and mechanical assembly.
• Solid understanding of hydraulic and electrical control systems.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to manage customer relationships.

Responsibilities

• Provide onsite supervision to successfully assemble & commission new heavy mobile equipment
• Perform onsite operator and maintenance training
• Develop customized maintenance programs and best practices as required for new equipment
• Assist customers with technical inquiries
• Ensure compliance with safety and environmental regulations during site activities
• Provide information from field experiences for product improvements
• Possess strong organizational and communication skills
• Proven ability to work multiple tasks at once
• Flexibility to travel frequently and work on client sites - Required

Skills

Hydraulics

Pneumatics

Electrical systems

Mechanical assembly

Customer communication

Education

High school diploma

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or Industrial Engineering

Technical diploma in relevant field

Job description

Kress Corporation is a leader in specialty transport carrier manufacturing, seeking a Field Engineer for installation and maintenance of heavy equipment. You will supervise on-site assembly, troubleshoot, and support customers to ensure safe, efficient operation across sites.

The role requires strong hydraulics, electrical knowledge, and excellent communication, with frequent travel to client sites. Full-time employment based in the United States.