Field Service Engineer
- Location: Houston, TX, Orange, CA, Winder, GA, Williamsburg, MI remote
- Travel Requirements: 50%-75% travel
- Work Location: On the road
- Schedule: 8-hour shift, Monday to Friday
Position Overview
We are seeking a proactive Field Service Engineer to install, commission, maintain, and repair industrial machinery and automated systems at customer sites. The role focuses on ensuring equipment uptime and reliability through on-site troubleshooting, electrical and mechanical repairs, and effective customer communication. The ideal candidate combines strong PLC/CNC/Fanuc experience with solid electrical and mechanical skills and the ability to work independently in the field.
Key Responsibilities
- Respond to customer service requests and technical emergencies, providing timely on-site support to minimize equipment downtime.
- Install, configure, and commission CNC machines and automated systems, including Fanuc controllers and PLC-based equipment.
- Diagnose and troubleshoot electrical, mechanical, and control system faults using schematics, diagnostic tools, and systematic problem-solving.
- Perform preventive maintenance, calibration, and routine inspections to ensure peak equipment performance.
- Repair and replace electrical components, mechanical parts, sensors, drives, and other system elements as required.
- Provide customer training and technical guidance on safe operation, routine maintenance, and best practices.
- Document service activities, test results, and parts used; generate clear service reports and communicate status to customers and internal teams.
- Coordinate with engineering, spare parts, and sales teams to support upgrades, retrofits, and warranty work.
- Manage spare parts inventory for assigned territory and recommend parts or system improvements to reduce recurrence of failures.
- Adhere to company safety standards and local regulations while working on customer premises; participate in continuous improvement initiatives.
Qualifications
- Bachelors degree or diploma in Electrical, Mechanical, Mechatronics, or a related technical field, or equivalent hands-on experience.
- 3+ years of field service or maintenance experience with industrial machinery, preferably including CNC equipment.
- Proven experience with PLC programming and troubleshooting (e.g., Siemens, Allen-Bradley or similar).
- Hands-on experience with Fanuc controllers and CNC machine troubleshooting and commissioning.
- Solid electrical skills (wiring, motor controls, drives, sensors) and strong mechanical aptitude (alignment, bearings, hydraulics/pneumatics).
- Experience commissioning automated systems and performing on-site system integration.
- Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics, mechanical drawings, and control documentation.
- Strong troubleshooting skills with a methodical, safety-first approach to problem solving.
- Excellent customer-facing communication skills and ability to explain technical issues to varied audiences.
- Willingness to travel regularly, hold a valid drivers license, and be available for occasional on-call or after-hours support.
- Relevant certifications (e.g., Fanuc certification, electrical licensing, PLC training) are a plus.
Benefits
- Competitive salary
- 401(k)
- Health, Vision and Dental Insurance
- Life Insurance and Short-Term Disability
- Paid Time-Off including vacation, sick time and Holidays
- Employee Referral Program