Field Service Engineer

Kensington Consulting Ltd; El Paso (TX); On-site; USD 34,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Kensington Consulting Ltd is seeking a Field Service Engineer to join a dynamic technical team, delivering expert support across a range of industrial equipment at customer sites. This field-based role blends hands-on engineering, problem solving, and customer interaction.

You will install, commission, diagnose faults, train operators, and produce service reports, with extensive travel (80%+). PLC knowledge and ability to read schematics are essential, along with strong communication to ensure

Qualifications

• Background in mechanical or electrical engineering is required.
• Experience in a manufacturing or industrial environment is preferred.
• Knowledge of PLC systems and industrial controls.
• Ability to read and interpret technical schematics.
• Strong communication and customer-facing skills.

Responsibilities

• Install, commission and service industrial machinery at customer sites.
• Diagnose and resolve mechanical and electrical faults.
• Provide remote and on-site support to customers.
• Deliver operator training and technical guidance.
• Produce detailed service and maintenance reports.
• Collaborate with internal teams to improve service delivery.

Skills

Strong communication

Customer-facing skills

Reading schematics

Education

Background in mechanical or electrical engineering

Tools

PLC systems

Industrial controls

Job description

We are seeking a Field Service Engineer to join a dynamic technical team, delivering expert support across a range of industrial equipment at customer sites.

This role offers a mix of hands‑on engineering, problem‑solving, and customer interaction, ideal for someone who thrives in a fast‑paced, field‑based environment.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Installing, commissioning, and servicing industrial machinery
• Diagnosing and resolving mechanical and electrical faults
• Supporting customers both remotely and on-site
• Delivering operator training and technical guidance
• Producing detailed service and maintenance reports
• Collaborating with internal teams to improve service delivery

What We’re Looking For

• Background in mechanical or electrical engineering
• Experience in a manufacturing or industrial environment
• Knowledge of PLC systems and industrial controls
• Ability to read and interpret technical schematics
• Strong communication and customer-facing skills
• Willingness to travel extensively (80%+)

What’s on Offer

• Competitive hourly pay with overtime
• Extensive travel opportunities
• Ongoing training and development
• Exposure to advanced industrial technologies

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