Field Service Engineer in Rolling Meadows

Energy Jobline ZR; Rolling Meadows (IL); On-site; USD 85,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and dental insurance

401(k) plan

Company laptop

Diagnostic tools provided

Technical training

Job summary

Baudouin America seeks an experienced Field Service Engineer to support industrial diesel engines across the U.S. Midwest. Duties include commissioning, maintenance, and on-site troubleshooting to guarantee reliable power for standby, prime, and continuous systems.

The ideal candidate has hands-on engine experience, strong analytical skills, and customer-focused service in dynamic field environments. Travel 30–40% is required.

Qualifications

• Associate or bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering or related field.
• Minimum 3–5 years of field service experience with large industrial diesel engines.
• Experience with CAT, Wärtsilä, Cummins, MTU, or MAN engines is preferred.
• Knowledge of electronic control systems, fuel systems, turbochargers, and cooling systems.

Responsibilities

• Perform commissioning, maintenance, and repair services for Baudouin industrial diesel engines and related systems.
• Troubleshoot mechanical, electrical, and control issues using diagnostic tools and software.
• Conduct preventive maintenance to ensure optimal performance and uptime.
• Provide on-site technical solutions and recommendations to partners and end users.
• Prepare service documentation including reports, parts lists, and corrective actions.
• Coordinate warranty inspections and root-cause analyses with technical teams.
• Train customers and partners on engine operation and maintenance best practices.
• Ensure compliance with Baudouin safety, environmental, and quality standards during field work.

Skills

Field service

Diesel engines

Troubleshooting

Electrical systems

Customer support

Education

Associate degree

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Diagnostic tools

Engine control interfaces

Job description

Job DescriptionJob Description

FieldServiceEngineer–IndustrialPowerSystems

Company:Weichai America Corp
Location:Illinois or Wisconsin ()
Employment Type:Full-Time

Reports To:HeadofCustomerSupport–NorthAmerica

Salary:$85,000-$125,000USDAnnually

PositionSummary

Baudouin America is seeking an experienced Field Service Engineer to support our industrial power customers across the U.S. Midwest. This role focuses on the commissioning, maintenance, and technical support of Baudouinindustrialdieselengines,ensuringreliableperformancein demandingapplicationssuchasstandby,prime,andcontinuouspowersystems.

Theideal candidate will bring strong hands-on technical expertise with large-boredieselengines, an analytical approach to troubleshooting, and a passion for customer support in dynamic field environments.

Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States without the need for current or future employer sponsorship. This role requires 30–40% regional travel.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform commissioning, maintenance, and repair services for Baudouin industrial diesel enginesand associated systems.
• Troubleshoot and diagnose complex mechanical, electrical, and control-related engine issues using diagnostic tools and software.
• Conduct periodic inspections and preventive maintenance to ensure optimal engine performance anduptime.
• Support OEM partners, distributors, and end-users with on-site technical solutions and recommendations.
• Prepare accurate service documentationincludingreports, parts requirements, andcorrective actions.
• Coordinate warranty inspections, root cause analyses, and feedback with technical and factory teams.
• Provide training and guidance to customers and service partners on engine operation and maintenance best practices.
• Ensure compliance with all Baudouin safety, environmental, and quality standards during field operations.
• Travel regionally (30–40%), with occasional assignments as required.
• Spanish–English bilingual proficiency

Qualifications

Education Experience

• Associate or bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering, Diesel Technology, or equivalent technical field.
• Minimum 3–5 years of field service experiencewithlargeindustrial orpower diesel engines.
• Experience with CAT, Wärtsilä, Cummins, MTU, or MANengineshighly.
• Working knowledge of electroniccontrolsystems,fuelsystems,turbochargers,andcooling systems.

Technical Competencies

• Proficientwithelectronicdiagnostictoolsandenginecontrolinterfaces.
• Strongmechanicalandelectricaltroubleshootingability.
• Abilitytoreadandinterprettechnicaldrawings,wiringdiagrams,andservicemanuals.

Professional Attributes

• Customer-focusedapproachwithstrongcommunicationandreportingskills.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision in field environments.
• Highsenseofresponsibility,professionalism,andcommitmenttosafety.

AdditionalRequirements

• MustbeauthorizedtoworkintheUnitedStates.
• ValidU.S.driver’slicenseandcleandrivingrecord.
• Ability to travel extensively within Illinois and Wisconsin, with flexibility for other regions as needed.

WhatWe Offer

• Comprehensive benefitsincludinghealth,dental,and401(k).
• Company-providedlaptop,anddiagnostictools.
• Continuous technicaltrainingandcertificationopportunities.
• A collaborative environment within a globally respected engine manufacturer.

About Baudouin

Founded in 1918, Baudouin designs and manufactures high-performance diesel engines for marine and power applications worldwide. As part of the Weichai Group, Baudouin combines over a century of European engineering excellence with advanced global support. Baudouin America delivers reliable power solutions and dedicated service support across North America.

About Weichai

Founded in 1946 and headquartered in Weifang, China, Weichai is a global industrial power-systems group under Shandong Heavy Industry. It operates across engines, transmissions, axles, commercial vehicles, construction and agricultural machinery, marine/off-highway systems, and emerging new-energy powertrains. The group serves over 150 countries with 100,000 + employees and annual revenue exceeding RMB 300 billion (~US$40 billion).

At Weichai America Corp., we are committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone is valued and respected. We celebrate and are proud to be an equal opportunity employer.We make hiring decisions based on qualifications, experience, and business needs. We do not discriminate based on , , , , or expression, , , genetics, , , veteran status, or any other protected status.

Weichai America Corp. is a drug-free workplace. All candidates will be required to undergo and successfully pass a drug screening and background check as part of the hiring process.