Field Engineering Specialist

AMETEK; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Chandler Engineering, a brand of AMETEK Energy & Process Instrumentation, seeks a Field Engineering Specialist to install, start up, commission, and service equipment for customers worldwide. You will provide technical support, generate aftermarket quotes, and capture field insights to improve products.

This role requires 75–90% travel domestically and internationally; on-site and remote assistance; strong hands-on electronics and mechanical skills; HPHT experience preferred.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of relevant experience in a technical field or service engineering role.
• Associate degree in Electronics or equivalent work experience with a strong understanding of mechanical and electrical systems.
• Experience working on High Pressure, High Temperature (HPHT) equipment.
• CRM tools like Salesforce.

Responsibilities

• Provide complete technical support for Chandler Engineering products and peripheral devices, including installation, troubleshooting, repair, and instrument modification, both remotely and on-site.
• Deliver responsive customer support across multiple channels (phone, email, virtual platforms, and in-person), ensuring timely resolution of technical and operational issues.
• Coordinate logistics for service trips, including scheduling, travel arrangements, and customer requirements; complete and submit accurate service documentation and expense reports.
• Quote instrument retrofits (with instructions), repair costs, and provide calibration/troubleshooting assistance to customers.
• Conduct product training sessions to help customers understand and operate equipment effectively; lead seminars and assist with trade shows, as needed.
• Communicate with Manufacturing and Engineering teams regarding product issues or improvements; initiate and follow through on Engineering Change Requests (ECRs) and Engineering Change Notices (ECNs).
• Use Customer Relationship Management (CRM) tools for managing service appointments, work orders, asset tracking, and customer interactions.
• Keep management informed of customer feedback, technical challenges, and competitive insights gained during service or training visits.
• Ensure all work complies with approved manuals, company policies, and safety guidelines.
• Travel 75–90% of the time, both domestically and internationally; weekend stayovers may be required.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Electrical systems

Mechanical systems

Cross-functional teamwork

Safety compliance

Education

Associate degree in Electronics

Tools

Salesforce

Job description

Job Summary

The Field Engineering Specialist is responsible for equipment installation, startup, commissioning, decommissioning services, repairs, and training for Chandler Engineering customers. This position also provides our customers with technical support and aftermarket quotations. This position reports on new equipment opportunities, and key insight and customer needs from the field to continuously improve products and services.

• Provide complete technical support for Chandler Engineering products and peripheral devices, including installation, troubleshooting, repair, and instrument modification, both remotely and on-site.
• Deliver responsive customer support across multiple channels (phone, email, virtual platforms, and in-person), ensuring timely resolution of technical and operational issues.
• Coordinate logistics for service trips, including scheduling, travel arrangements, and customer requirements; complete and submit accurate service documentation and expense reports.
• Quote instrument retrofits (with instructions), repair costs, and provide calibration/troubleshooting assistance to customers.
• Conduct product training sessions to help customers understand and operate equipment effectively; lead seminars and assist with trade shows, as needed.
• Communicate with Manufacturing and Engineering teams regarding product issues or improvements; initiate and follow through on Engineering Change Requests (ECRs) and Engineering Change Notices (ECNs).
• Use Customer Relationship Management (CRM) tools for managing service appointments, work orders, asset tracking, and customer interactions.
• Keep management informed of customer feedback, technical challenges, and competitive insights gained during service or training visits.
• Ensure all work complies with approved manuals, company policies, and safety guidelines.
• Travel 75–90% of the time, both domestically and internationally; weekend stayovers may be required.

Job Summary

The Field Engineering Specialist is responsible for equipment installation, startup, commissioning, decommissioning services, repairs, and training for Chandler Engineering customers. This position also provides our customers with technical support and aftermarket quotations. This position reports on new equipment opportunities, and key insight and customer needs from the field to continuously improve products and services.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Provide complete technical support for Chandler Engineering products and peripheral devices, including installation, troubleshooting, repair, and instrument modification, both remotely and on-site.
• Deliver responsive customer support across multiple channels (phone, email, virtual platforms, and in-person), ensuring timely resolution of technical and operational issues.
• Coordinate logistics for service trips, including scheduling, travel arrangements, and customer requirements; complete and submit accurate service documentation and expense reports.
• Quote instrument retrofits (with instructions), repair costs, and provide calibration/troubleshooting assistance to customers.
• Conduct product training sessions to help customers understand and operate equipment effectively; lead seminars and assist with trade shows, as needed.
• Communicate with Manufacturing and Engineering teams regarding product issues or improvements; initiate and follow through on Engineering Change Requests (ECRs) and Engineering Change Notices (ECNs).
• Use Customer Relationship Management (CRM) tools for managing service appointments, work orders, asset tracking, and customer interactions.
• Keep management informed of customer feedback, technical challenges, and competitive insights gained during service or training visits.
• Ensure all work complies with approved manuals, company policies, and safety guidelines.
• Travel 75–90% of the time, both domestically and internationally; weekend stayovers may be required.

Required Education And Experience

• 5+ years of relevant experience in a technical field or service engineering role.
• Associate degree in Electronics or equivalent work experience with a strong understanding of mechanical and electrical systems.
• Experience working on High Pressure, High Temperature (HPHT) equipment.

Preferred Education And Experience

• Customer Relationship Management (CRM) tools like Salesforce.

Core Competency Requirements

• Proficient in using test equipment such as digital voltmeters (DVM), oscilloscopes, soldering irons, and standard mechanical/electrical tools.
• Strong troubleshooting skills with analog, digital, and microprocessor-based electronics, as well as vacuum systems.
• Critical thinking and the ability to diagnose technical problems in a logical and efficient manner.
• General knowledge of network components and IP connectivity.
• Proficiency in entire Microsoft Suite.
• Ability to reprioritize and shift focus to meet changing business demands.
• Works cross functionally across several mediums of communication, to meet or exceed customer deliverables.
• Makes timely and sound decisions based on analysis of the information presented in the face of ambiguous or conflicting situations or when there is an associated risk.
• Demonstrates honesty and openness when communicating with others.

WHY US?

Chandler Engineering is a brand of AMETEK Energy & Process Instrumentation, a business unit of AMETEK Inc. We are a leading global manufacturer of well integrity instruments for testing the integrity of oil, gas and geothermal well cements. At Chandler Engineering we are utilizing our well integrity expertise to deliver Environmental Solutions & Decarbonization Technologies for a cleaner, more sustainable energy future.

WEBSITE: www.chandlereng.com

Compensation

Employee Type: Salaried
Currency: USD
Salary Minimum: 75,000
Salary Maximum: 95,000
Incentive: Yes
Disclaimer: Where a specific pay range is noted, it is a good faith estimate at the time of this posting. The actual salary offered will be based on experience, skills, qualifications, market / business considerations, and geographic location.
For more information on AMETEK's competitive benefits, please click here.
AMETEK, Inc. is a leading global provider of industrial technology solutions serving a diverse set of attractive niche markets with annual sales over $7.5 billion.
AMETEK is committed to making a safer, sustainable, and more productive world a reality. We use differentiated technology solutions to solve our customers’ most complex challenges. We employ 22,000 colleagues, in 35 countries, that are grounded by our core values: Ethics and Integrity, Respect for the Individual, Inclusion, Teamwork, and Social Responsibility. AMETEK is a component of the S&P 500. Visit https://www.ametek.com/careers for more information.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class. Individuals who need a reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment process should call 1 [phone].