Field Service Engineer

Sterling Fab Tech; Longview (TX); On-site; USD 77,000 - 94,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401K

Laptop

Phone

Car Allowance

Travel Expenses

Job summary

Sterling FabTech is seeking a Field Service Engineer to join our team, delivering on-site installation, commissioning and post-installation support for CNC machine tools across our customer base in East Texas. You will work with a range of equipment including lasers, presses, welders, punches, printers, plasma cutters, and automation systems.

After onboarding, you will troubleshoot, repair, and train customers while coordinating with sales and service teams.

Qualifications

• Experience troubleshooting and repairing mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, electrical, controls, and network systems.
• Proficient in reading blueprints and electrical schematics with precision.
• Excellent communication with technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Capable of working independently and managing installations, repairs, and documentation.
• Demonstrates integrity, innovation, and customer-centric approach.

Responsibilities

• Support the overall technical needs of customers and the sales team.
• Provide facility requirements for successful machine installations and assist site prep.
• Be on-site for machine deliveries to ensure condition and placement.
• Install machines and accessories, including assembly, leveling, aligning, wiring and commissioning.
• Troubleshoot and repair mechanical, electrical, software and other equipment.
• Provide training to customers on functions and proper use of equipment.
• Visit existing customers to ensure satisfaction post-installation.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Blueprint reading

Communication

Independent work

Customer focus

Job description

Who we are:

• Sterling FabTech is a CNC Machine Tool Sales Company that specializes in metal fabrication and processing equipment. We exclusively represent multiple global leading manufacturers of CNC Equipment across the Southern, Mid-Western and Western United States.

• Our team maintains close relationshipswith our clients to advise them on machine tool purchases, how the tools can improve their processes, what equipment best meets their needs, as well as providing post-sales support like service and applications support.

• The equipment we sell includes 2D and 3D Lasers, Press Brakes, Automatic Laser Welders, Punches, 3D Printers, Plasma Cutters, Plate Rolls, Water Jets, Metal Finishing, etc., as well as Auxiliary Equipment, Tooling, Material Storage and Power Tools.

Ourvision:

• We understand that customers are bombarded by salesmen. Frankly, we don’t want to be that company. We pride ourselves in being the subject matter experts by maintaining the highest level of technical competency in fabrication processes and machine technologies. Combining this know-how with an engineering approach to sales, we want to understand the customersneeds and educate their team so they can make the best possible decision without any sales puffery.

• Our focus has been on partnering with the leading machine tool manufacturers of enabling technologies. Companies choose our products when they value technology that control the variables of processes over cost, understand that improving processes and profitability is easier with equipment rather than labor, and want to have confidence that they are investing in sustainable companies.

About the job:

• We are looking for a Field Service Engineer to join our team and assist with the technical support, installation and repairs / technical service ofCNC Machine Tools for our customers.

• These machines include 2D and 3D Lasers, Press Brakes, Automatic Laser Welders, Punches, 3D Printers, Plasma Cutters, Plate Rolls, Automation/Material Handling systemsand similar equipment.

• After a thorough technical onboarding and training program, you will:

  • Support theoveralltechnical needs of our customers and sales team.

  • Provide customers with the details on facility requirements needed to successfully install machines they purchase and assist in the preparation of the installation site.

  • Be on-site for machine deliveries to ensure equipment condition and proper placement.

  • Install machines and accessories at customer sites, including all necessary assembly, leveling, aligning, adjusting, calibrating, wiring, and commissioning of machines and accessories.

  • Troubleshoot and repair mechanical, electrical, software and other equipment.

  • Provide training to customers on functions and proper use of equipment and accessories.

  • Visit existing customers to ensure they are satisfied with machine tools after installation.

Our ideal candidate:

• You have demonstratedexperience in troubleshooting and repairing various systems including mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, electrical, controls, and network systems.

• You are proficient in reading and interpreting blueprints and electrical schematics with precision, ensuring accurate execution of machine installations and repairs.

• You have excellent communication skills enabling effective interaction with both technical and non-technical stakeholders, ensuring clear understanding of technical requirements and providing exceptional customer support.

• You are capable of working independently, taking initiative in problem-solving, and efficiently managing tasks such as machine installations, repairs, reporting and technical documentation, while maintaining high standards of quality and professionalism.

• Above all, you embody the core values of Sterling Fab Tech: integrity, innovation, and customer-centricity.

What we offer:

• Competitive salary + opportunities for overtime

  • Starting salary for this position is $85,000+ depending on experience.

• Health, Dental and Vision Insurance

• 401K

• Laptop, Software, Phone

• Car Allowance

• Company Paid Travel Expenses

Job Requirements:

• You are located in East Texas. Although this is technically a remote position, you must live one of theseareas as that is the primary territory you will be working in.

• You have experience in troubleshooting and repairing mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, electrical, controls and/or network systems.

• You are able to precisely read and follow blueprints and electrical schematics.

• You maintaina positive, professional attitude along withthe ability to communicate in a professional manner with both technical and non-technical individuals.You will occasionally interface with clients at the management level, and our manufacturers are global suppliers; therefore, a high level of professionalism is expected.

• Are a highly motivated, self-starter that takes initiative and works well independently and with others.

• Up to 90% travel may be required for this position.