Field Service Engineer

Kensington Consulting Ltd; Orange (CA); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 83,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Overtime pay

Travel opportunities

Training & development

Job summary

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

You will install, commission, and service machinery, diagnose faults, and provide operator training. Extensive travel and reporting responsibilities accompany ongoing training and development opportunities.

Qualifications

• Field service or industrial maintenance experience preferred (manufacturing/industrial).
• Proficient in reading mechanical/electrical schematics and diagrams.
• Strong communication and customer-facing skills.
• Willingness to travel 80%+ to customer sites.

Responsibilities

• Install, commission, and service industrial machinery at customer sites.
• Diagnose and repair mechanical/electrical faults.
• Support customers remotely and on‑site as needed.
• Deliver operator training and technical guidance.
• Produce detailed service and maintenance reports.
• Collaborate with internal teams to improve service delivery.

Skills

Mechanical engineering

Electrical engineering

PLC knowledge

Reading schematics

Customer-facing skills

Willingness to travel

Tools

PLC systems

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
• 4 years 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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