Field Service Engineer- Chicago/ Milwaukee

Guided Search Partners; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Opportunity for long-term growth

Stability in employment

Training and development programs

Job summary

A leading executive search firm is looking for a field-based technician to support X-ray inspection systems across Chicago and nearby states. This role involves installation, maintenance, and customer training. The ideal candidate will have a technical background, enjoy hands-on work, and be ready to travel on weekends. This stable position offers growth opportunities within a recognized company that values long-term employee retention.

Qualifications

• Experience servicing electro-mechanical equipment or automation systems.
• Strong problem-solving skills and comfort working with customers.
• Willingness to travel and work weekends.

Responsibilities

• Install, maintain, troubleshoot, and repair X-ray inspection systems.
• Perform equipment upgrades and train customers on system operation.
• Work a Friday through Tuesday schedule requiring weekend work.

Skills

Hands-on problem solving

Mechanical inclination

Customer interaction

Education

Bachelor’s degree or military background

Tools

X-ray inspection systems

Electro-mechanical equipment

Job description

Overview

Guided Search Partners (GSP)
Guided Search Partners is an Executive Search firm built on Trust, Transparency, Specialization, and Long-term Relationships. We connect high-performing professionals with organizations that value people, performance, and growth—helping leaders find roles where they can make an impact and build meaningful careers.

About the Opportunity

We’re partnering with a well-established, globally recognized manufacturer of inspection and analytical instruments used throughout the food and agriculture industries. This field-based role supports X-ray inspection systems across Illinois, Wisconsin, and Michigan, with a strong focus on Chicago, Milwaukee, and Detroit. This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys hands-on technical work, customer interaction, and being in the field. The company is stable, growing, and known for retaining employees long term.

What You’ll Do

• You’ll install, maintain, troubleshoot, and repair X-ray inspection systems used in food production environments.
• The role also includes equipment upgrades and training customers on system operation and software.
• This is a Friday through Tuesday schedule and requires weekend work and overnight travel.

Who You Are

You’re hands-on, mechanically inclined, and comfortable working directly with customers. You enjoy solving technical problems, managing your territory, and supporting equipment that is critical to daily operations. This role fits someone who works well independently, communicates clearly, and is open to a nontraditional service schedule.

Preferred Experience & Attributes

• Bachelor’s degree or military background.
• Experience servicing electro-mechanical equipment or automation systems.
• X-ray inspection experience preferred.
• Food industry background preferred, ideally meat processing.
• Must be willing to travel and work weekends.
• Must be able to pass a background check and brief electronics test.

Why This Role Matters

This role supports equipment that is essential to food inspection and customer operations. The company is a recognized leader in its space, coming off a strong 2025, and continues to grow in a stable market. It’s also a place where people stay. With long-tenured employees and a history of promoting from within, this is a strong opportunity for someone looking for stability, training, and long-term growth.

Reporting Structure

Reports to the Process Manager. Part of a 10-person team. Supports customer accounts across IL, WI, and MI.