Field Service Engineer

Vantage Specialty Chemicals; United States; On-site; USD 80,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Life insurance

Disability insurance

EAP

Job summary

Vantage Specialty Chemicals seeks a Field Engineer to install, optimize, and troubleshoot equipment at customer facilities across North America. You will generate detailed field reports, schedule installations, and develop custom solutions to meet client needs.

The role requires hands-on mechanical and electrical skills, strong problem-solving, and the ability to travel 50–60% while collaborating with Sales, Service and Engineering to deliver projects.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Engineering or related field; mechanical engineering preferred.
• 3+ years in field engineering, project management, field operations, or equipment integration.
• Ability to travel 50–60% domestically and internationally.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and inspect installation, service, and integration of bakery equipment across North America.
• Maintain and optimize equipment to meet OEM specifications.
• Create detailed inspection reports with findings and recommendations.
• Interpret project requirements and design equipment solutions for customers.
• Collaborate with Sales, Customer Service and Engineering to deliver solutions.
• Ensure compliance with standards and safety regulations; document all work.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Schematic reading

CAD diagrams

Electrical wiring

Verbal communication

Technical report writing

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor of Science in Engineering

Mechanical Engineering degree preferred

Tools

CAD

MS Office

Job description

Position Scope

The Field Engineer role will focus on the installation, technical optimization, and troubleshooting of our equipment located within customer facilities. All customer visits require the execution of a detailed report with observations, impact and recommendations. Responsible to schedule, coordinate, and monitor assigned equipment installation projects. Also focused on data generation from field observations, training customer base, developing custom solutions to meet customer needs, and the promotion of our portfolio of our release agent and other consumable products.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

Key responsibilities include, but are not limited to the following:

• Preparing, scheduling, and coordinating of assigned field engineering projects. Activity will primarily be the inspections, service and installation of industrial bakery equipment within customer facilities located across North America.

• Responsible for equipment maintenance, updating, and optimization. Ensures machinery is operating at desired customer and OEM specifications.

• Creating detailed inspection reports capturing the condition of the equipment and efficiency of the process with recommendations in an equipment specific format.

• Interacts with clients to interpret their project requirements and design equipment solution to meet those needs.

• Work closely with Sales, Customer Service and Engineering teams to deliver solutions to the customer.

• Communicating with Field Service Supervisor regarding inspection, service and installation activity. Involved in all aspects of the planning and installation of the equipment into the end user facility.

• Ensure installed equipment is compliant with standards, codes, policies, practices, and specifications. These include regulatory and international guidelines, as well as those of the customer.

• Offers off-site technical support to customers.

• To carry out all activities in a safe and professional manner following Company procedures to ensure that all work is properly done and documented.

• Collaborate with Account Align Team Leader and other members of the team to ensure alignment on priorities.

• Build and develop new and existing accounts and manage sales opportunities in sync with business and account strategies.

• Build and develop new and existing accounts and manage sales opportunities in sync with business and account strategies.

Note: The duties listed above are not all inclusive and may be subject to periodic updating or revision.

The Ideal Candidate

Desired Background

Bachelor of Science in Engineering, Technical Sciences, or a related discipline desired. Mechanical Engineering Degree strongly preferred. Equivalent experience in lieu of degree accepted. 3+ years of experience in field engineering, project management, field operations, or equipment integration.

Knowledge, Skills & Talents

More specifically, we would seek the following attributes and competencies for the position:

• Full time position working 5 days per week. Some weekend travel required.

• Flexible schedule available.

• Strong mechanical aptitude with direct, hands on applications.

• Experience reading electrical schematics and CAD diagrams.

• Required experience using hand tools and performing electrical wiring in the field.

• Physical requirements include lifting up to 60 pounds and ability to stand on your feet for 8+ hours.

• Advanced skill in MS Office Suite of tools. Comfortable with data tracking, document preparation, and technical report writing.

• Ability to travel domestically and internationally as required. Travel 50% - 60% of the time.

• Must have good verbal communication skills and be able to write technical reports or documents for internal and external use.

• Good interpersonal skills are needed as the person interfaces substantially within the business and customer base.

• Ability to diagnose electrical and automation problems within equipment. Able to determine and implement solutions.

• Familiarity with PLCs and HMIs, including basic programming, diagnostics, and troubleshooting, is preferred.

• Ability to work independently, make sound decisions with minimal supervision, while also collaborating effectively as part of a cross‑functional team.

Pay

The estimated base pay range for this position is: $80,000 - $95,000 annually. Actual pay will be determined based on education, certifications, experience, qualifications, skills and geographic location. This position is eligible to participateina short-term incentive program.

Benefits

Vantage offers a comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees, including:

• Medical, HSA, dental, vision

• FSA (limited purpose, dependent care, and commuter/parking)

• Life and AD&D insurance

• Accident, hospital indemnity and critical illness insurance

• Short- and long-term disability

• EAP, identity theft protection

• Paid time off, Parental Leave

• 401(k) with company match

Equal Employment Opportunity

Vantage is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicantswill receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or any other protected category.

About Vantage

Vantage provides natural solutions to our customers’ technical performance and marketing needs through a unique combination of chemistry, application expertise and service. Underpinned by our broad portfolio of formulations, ingredients and actives that are built on a backbone of sustainable oils, fats and their derivatives, Vantage targets selected markets and applications including personal care, food, surface treatment, agriculture, pharma, and consumer and industrial performance. Vantage is headquartered in Deerfield, IL., operates in 11 countries worldwide and employs more than 1,000 talented professionals focused on delivering exceptional customer experiences with every interaction.

We are a dynamic people-centered organization where you’ll be part of a collaborative global team. Embracing our cultural diversity, we learn from each other to constantly improve, adapt and iterate. We value the voices and talents of our colleagues, empowering them to drive their unique ideas to completion. We’re convinced that exceptionally motivated employees produce outstanding results, and we celebrate them by fostering a culture of recognition, development, learning, excellence and shared achievement. Most importantly, we know you’re going to like it here. For more information visit: vista??