FIELD SERVICE TECHNICIAN

MEI; Itasca (IL); On-site; USD 47,017 - 53,643; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental and vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Generous paid time off

Life insurance; disability coverage

Job summary

MEI is seeking a field service engineer to install, calibrate, and optimize advanced CNC machinery at customer facilities in North America. The role requires performing preventive maintenance, troubleshooting electromechanical systems, and delivering hands-on training to operators to maximize equipment uptime.

The ideal candidate has a mechanical or electrical engineering background with 4+ years of industrial experience, a valid driver’s license, and willingness to travel extensively.

Qualifications

• BS degree in a technical field or equivalent hands-on experience.
• 4+ years servicing electromechanical equipment in manufacturing.
• Experience with mechatronic systems and CNC machinery troubleshooting.
• Ability to read schematics and drawings; basic programming considered an asset.
• Valid driver's license and clean driving record; Spanish a plus.

Responsibilities

• Install, commission, and optimize CNC machinery at customer sites.
• Perform preventive maintenance and repairs to maximize reliability.
• Travel ~70% across North America; some international travel.
• Diagnose complex electromechanical issues and document findings.
• Provide hands-on operator and maintenance training to customers.
• Prepare technical reports to support engineering teams.
• Collaborate with Engineering, Applications, and Support teams.
• Represent MEI at trade shows and customer demonstrations.
• Build strong customer relationships with responsive service.

Skills

Mechatronics

Mechanical

Electrical

Automation

C++ basics

Clear driving record

Spanish (bonus)

Education

Bachelor's in Mechanical Engineering

Bachelor's in Electrical Engineering

Bachelor's in Mechatronics

Bachelor's in Automation Engineering

Tools

PLC programming

Job description

MEI is an Italian multinational company with a strong focus on the global market that has been manufacturing industrial machinery for the optical industry for over thirty years. It currently has overseas offices in Chicago, Los Angeles, Houston, Bangalore, Hong Kong, Tokyo, and São Paulo, and serves customers across multiple continents. The MEI team’s work style is focused on innovating production processes to offer customers higher standards of production in terms of both quantity and quality. MEI seeks individuals with a commitment to growth and professional development, who can grow alongside the company while contributing to the achievement of its goals.

Position Responsibilities

• Install, commission, and optimize advanced CNC machinery at customer facilities, ensuring peak performance and customer satisfaction.
• Perform preventive maintenance, equipment inspections, and repairs to maximize machine reliability and minimize downtime.
• Travel approximately 70% throughout North America, with occasional international travel, to support installations, commissioning, preventive maintenance, and service projects. When not traveling, provide remote technical support.
• Diagnose and resolve complex mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and control system issues using advanced troubleshooting techniques.
• Prepare detailed technical reports and documentation to support headquarters engineering teams with root cause analysis, complex troubleshooting, and continuous product improvement.
• Demonstrate the flexibility to follow established standard operating procedures while also applying critical thinking and innovative problem-solving when situations require non-standard approaches.
• Collaborate with Engineering, Applications, and Customer Support teams to resolve technical challenges and continuously improve service quality.
• Build strong customer relationships by providing responsive, professional, and solution-oriented technical support.
• Deliver hands‑on operator and maintenance training, empowering customers to maximize the performance and longevity of their equipment.
• Represent the company at industry trade shows, exhibitions, and customer demonstrations as a technical expert and trusted resource.
• The ideal candidate is an independent problem solver who enjoys diagnosing complex electromechanical systems, interacting directly with customers, and delivering exceptional technical service in a fast‑paced manufacturing environment.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics, Automation Engineering, or a related technical field, or an equivalent combination of education and hands‑on industry experience.
• Minimum of 4 years of experience servicing, maintaining, or troubleshooting electromechanical equipment in an industrial manufacturing environment.
• Hands‑on experience with integrated mechatronic systems, including mechanical, electrical, electronic, pneumatic, and motion control technologies, with the ability to troubleshoot, diagnose, and repair complex CNC machinery.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, mechanical drawings, and technical documentation.
• Exposure to PLC programming or basic programming concepts (such as C++ ) is considered an asset but is not required.
• Possess a valid driver’s license and driving record that meets company vehicle insurance requirements.
• Spanish language proficiency is a plus and will support communication with a broader customer base but is not required.

Why Work for Us?

• “Driven By Passion” – We empower people with a strong skillset who are motivated, ambitious, and have an excellent work ethic.
• Excellent career opportunities with extensive training and ability to make an impact.
• Diverse backgrounds and perspectives are what push innovation forward and what make MEI USA stronger. We value each voice and look forward to hearing yours.
• Starting pay between $34.13-$38.94 hourly, along with overtime & discretionary bonus.
• Generous paid time off.
• 401(k) with company match up to 4% after 1 year of employment.
• Health, dental and vision insurance.
• Life insurance, short‑term disability, and long‑term disability (100% paid by Company).

Physical Requirements

• Requires frequent lifting and carrying of up to 10 pounds, recurrent lifting of up to 20 pounds and occasional lifting and carrying of 50 or more pounds. Also requires constant pushing and pulling of up to 50 pounds and occasional pushing and pulling of over 50 pounds with the aid of handcarts or other wheeled devices.

MEI USA is an equal opportunity employer and supports a diverse, inclusive work environment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, disability, genetic information, national origin, gender, gender identity and expression, age, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.