Field Service Engineer

Soap Creek Resources; Addison (IL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

BCBS

401K match

All travel expenses covered

Year-end bonus

Predictable schedule with weekends at

Small collaborative team

Job summary

Soap Creek Resources is seeking a Field Service Engineer for industrial equipment in Addison, IL. You will install, calibrate, troubleshoot and repair custom testing and industrial equipment at customer sites, while also supporting internal system improvements back at the facility.

You'll train customers, build relationships, and identify service opportunities. The role requires travel about 3–4 days per week (70% domestic) and a valid driver's license and passport.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of hands-on maintenance, field service or industrial tech experience.
• Reading schematics and using diagnostic tools.
• Polished, professional communication with customers.
• Willing to travel 3–4 days/week, 70% domestically.
• Valid driver's license and passport

Responsibilities

• Travel to customer locations to install, commission, calibrate, troubleshoot, and repair equipment.
• Diagnose and resolve issues across electrical, controls, mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems.
• Provide hands-on training to customer personnel on operation, maintenance, and safety procedures.
• Build and maintain strong customer relationships as the primary service contact.
• Identify upsell opportunities including service agreements and maintenance plans.
• Relay field observations to internal teams to support product and service improvements.
• Assist with in-house assembly and testing during non-travel periods

Skills

Customer communication

Organization & self-direction

Domestic travel readiness

Hands-on diagnostic skills

Reading schematics

Education

BS / AAS or technical cert in electronics/engineering

Tools

Diagnostic tools & meters

Job description

Field Service Engineer – Industrial Equipment & Controls

Overview

We're hiring a technically Field Service Engineer to take on a pivotal role within a growing service operation based in Addison, IL. When you're at a customer site, you're the technical expert and the face of the company. When you're back at the facility, you're working on the back end, writing SOPs, converting paper records into digital systems, updating manuals, and putting real organizational structure around a service department that's ready to grow.

This is not a role where you show up, fix something, and move on. You'll leave a real mark on how this business delivers service.

Responsibilities

• Travel to customer locations to install, commission, calibrate, troubleshoot, and repair custom‑built testing and industrial equipment
• Diagnose and resolve technical issues across electrical, controls, mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems
• Provide hands‑on training to customer personnel covering proper operation, maintenance, and safety procedures
• Build and maintain strong customer relationships, serving as the primary point of contact for ongoing service needs
• Identify and communicate upsell opportunities including service agreements, calibration plans, and preventive maintenance programs
• Relay field observations and customer feedback to internal teams to support product and service improvements
• Assist with in‑house assembly and equipment testing during non‑travel periods

Requirements

• 2+ years of hands‑on maintenance, field service or industrial technical experience working on equipment; prefer manufacturing or military experience
• Working knowledge of hydraulics, pneumatics, and mechanical systems
• Ability to read schematics and work confidently with diagnostic tools and meters
• BS, AAS, or technical certifications in electronics, engineering, or a related field preferred; equivalent experience will be considered
• Polished, professional communication skills with a consultative approach in customer‑facing situations
• Comfortable identifying and discussing service opportunities directly with clients
• Organized and self‑directed, able to manage a full schedule with minimal oversight
• Willing to travel approximately 3-4 days / week, 70% domestically, with occasional international trips
• Valid driver's license and passport, or ability to obtain both

Benefits

• BCBS
• 401K match
• All travel expenses covered, including flights, hotels, meals, and mileage
• Year‑end bonus tied to company performance
• Predictable schedule with weekends consistently at home
• Small, collaborative team where your work is visible and your contributions matter