Field Service Engineer

100Hires, Inc.; Houston (TX); Remote; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Signing bonus

Job summary

LECO is seeking a Field Service Engineer for the Southwestern region. This remote, salaried position involves travel up to four overnights per week and supports service activities at customer facilities across Texas and Louisiana.

Responsibilities include maintenance, repairs, installations, and training on analytical and metallographic instrumentation, with ongoing training at LECO in St. Joseph, MI. A two-year technical degree or equivalent is required.

Qualifications

• Two year technical degree or trade school or equivalent.
• Experience with AC/DC electronics and electrical schematics is preferred.
• Willingness to travel within the Southwestern region and domestically.

Responsibilities

• Provide preventive/general maintenance, breakdown repair, troubleshooting and corrective actions to analytical and metallographic instrumentation.
• Perform new instrumentation installations and updates or upgrade kit installations.
• Provide training on theory, operation, software, and good maintenance practices.
• Maintain accurate inventory records, expense reports, and vehicle logs.

Skills

Strong mechanical skills

AC/DC electronics experience

Troubleshooting

Electrical installation

Education

Two Year Technical Degree or Trade School

Prior Military experience with training in a technical field

Tools

Electrical Schematics

Industrial Electrical Systems

Equipment Installation & Wiring

Job description

4 days agoRequisition ID: 2106ApplyField Service Engineer - SouthwesternFor over 90 years, LECO has been a leader in the development and production of world class laboratory instruments delivering state of the art products nationwide and across the globe. Located in St. Joseph, Michigan, LECO continues to be a family-owned company that understands the value of shared interests, long-term stability, loyalty, and trust.**Schedule: **Full-Time Remote, salaried position with travel**Position Summary: **The Field Service Engineer role requires a motivated, self-starter who is able to work remotely with minimal supervision. The majority of time is spent at customer locations, with travel up to four overnights / five days per week depending on workload. The Field Service Engineer builds and maintains relationships as a customer facing member of the team while supporting service activities at customer facilities. This role provides maintenance, repairs, upgrades, installations, and training on analytical and metallographic instrumentation in our Southwestern Region. Primary service area comprised of one or more of the following states: Texas and Louisiana with travel to surrounding regions on an as-needed basis. The ideal candidate will reside near Houston, TX. This position offers a $5,000 signing bonus.**Position Responsibilities: **Provide preventive/general maintenance, breakdown repair, troubleshooting and corrective actions to analytical and metallographic instrumentationPerform new instrumentation installations as well as updates and upgrade kit installationsProvide training on theory, operation, software, and good maintenance practicesMaintain accurate inventory records, expense reports, and vehicle logs.**Position Requirements: **Self-motivated, having the accountability to work remotely with limited supervision.Strong communication skills (both written and verbal)Adhere to customer’s site and safety requirements while conducting yourself in a professional mannerDetail oriented with strong organizational skills.Attend instrumentation training at LECO Corporation in St. Joseph, Michigan for a period of 3-5 monthsComplete field service training with experienced field service engineers throughout the countryAttend annual service training at LECO Corporation in St. Joseph, MichiganAbility to travel daily with up to four overnight hotel stays per week (Monday – Friday).Possess a valid driver’s license with a clean driving recordPass a background check and substance abuse screeningsMust be authorized to work in the US without restrictionStrong mechanical skills, and previous experience with AC and DC electronics, or the ability to learnChemistry or military background is advantageous, but not required**Education/Certifications: **One or more of the following:Two Year Technical Degree or Trade SchoolPrior Military experience with training in a technical fieldEquivalent work experience or training in a technical fieldEOE M/F/VET/DisabilityBackApplyYou should be proficient in:Electrical SchematicsMachine Building/AssemblingElectrical InstallationElectrical / Electronic SystemsIndustrial Electrical ExperienceField Service ReadinessIndustrial Electrical SystemsElectrical Systems & Diagnostics (Heavy Equipment)Electrical Schematic ReadingEquipment Installation & WiringAerospace Manufacturing