Field Service Engineer: Hands-On, Travel & Mentorship

Energy Jobline ZR; Waterbury (CT); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

MTS seeks a hands-on Field Service professional to install, maintain, calibrate, and troubleshoot advanced servo-hydraulic and electro-mechanical test systems at customer sites, primarily in the New England region. Expect regular travel and onboarding at MTS HQ for training.

The role emphasizes hands-on technical aptitude, strong communication with customers, and the ability to work independently while ensuring high quality and safety standards across field service assignments.

Qualifications

• Requires hands-on technical aptitude with servo-hydraulic and electro-mechanical systems.
• Willingness to travel 30–40% overnight, primarily within New England.
• Strong communication and professional interaction with customers.
• Valid driver’s license and ability to meet vehicle requirements.

Responsibilities

• Install, maintain, calibrate, and repair servo-hydraulic and electro-mechanical test systems at customer sites.
• Diagnose issues across controllers, hydraulics, data acquisition, sensors, and fixtures.
• Troubleshoot mechanical, electrical, and control-system problems using hands-on methods.
• Perform calibrations independently for assigned customer systems.
• Manage service documentation, assets, and customer communications.
• Collaborate with customer engineering and lab teams in a service-oriented environment.
• Maintain training and compliance with quality and safety standards.

Skills

Field service experience

Travel flexibility

Technical aptitude

Communication skills

Driver's license

Education

Associate degree in Mechatronics, Mech Eng Tech

4-year Engineering Technology degree

Job description

MTS seeks a hands-on Field Service professional to install, maintain, calibrate, and troubleshoot advanced servo-hydraulic and electro-mechanical test systems at customer sites, primarily in the New England region. Expect regular travel and onboarding at MTS HQ for training.

The role emphasizes hands-on technical aptitude, strong communication with customers, and the ability to work independently while ensuring high quality and safety standards across field service assignments.