Field Service Engineer -- Industrial Equipment (35095)

Activ8 Recruitment & Solutions; Allentown (Lehigh County); Remote; USD 44,083 - 46,838; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid time off

401k with company matching

Profit sharing

Job summary

An international industrial equipment supplier is seeking a Field Service Engineer in Allentown, PA. The role involves providing technical support and requires up to 90% travel. The ideal candidate has a technical degree or military training and at least four years of maintenance experience. A full benefits package is offered, including health insurance and a guaranteed pay rate based on skills and experience.

Qualifications

• Minimum of four years of maintenance or related experience required.
• Familiarity with CNC (preferably Fanuc) and/or machine tool equipment.
• Located in proximity to an airport for travel.

Responsibilities

• Travel to customer locations to install new machine tools and perform repairs.
• Offer troubleshooting and technical support for CNC machinery.
• Document and report any issues encountered during service.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Troubleshooting

Technical support

Customer service

Education

2-year technical degree or equivalent military training

Tools

Dial indicators

Voltmeters

Calipers

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Activ8 Recruitment & Solutions provided pay range

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Base pay range

$32.00/hr - $34.00/hr

An international industrial equipment supplier specializing in machine‑tool technology is searching for a Field Service Engineer based out of Pennsylvania to provide technical support to manufacturing customers. The ideal candidate will have an industrial maintenance background, with strong skills in both mechanical and electronic systems, and will be able to travel to provide field service support up to 90% of the time.

This role is full‑time and direct hire with a full benefits package (health/vision/dental insurances, life and disability insurances, paid holidays, day‑1 PTO, 401k with company matching, and company profit‑sharing after one year) and requires up to 90% domestic travel Monday through Friday, along with occasional international travel.

Compensation ranges from $32 - $34 an hour dependent on level of experience, with a guaranteed pay rate of at least 40 hours per week. A per diem is provided for overnight stays, as well as a mileage pay reimbursement. Overtime is paid and may be required depending on project needs. This position requires booking your own travel (with company reimbursement) and use of your own vehicle and tools.

Responsibilities

• Travel to customer locations to install new machine tools, identify any mechanical problems with industrial machinery and perform on‑site repairs as needed (including turret realignment, bearing and ball screw replacement, and hydraulic and pneumatic system troubleshooting)
• Offer troubleshooting and technical support for machine tool equipment and CNC machinery
• Read mechanical drawings and blueprints to resolve issues and complete repairs
• Document and report any issues
• Crosstrain on mechanical, electrical and electronic maintenance, including attending seminars and conferences for professional development
• Provide top customer service and training to clients/customers

Qualifications

• 2-year technical degree or technical / military training in mechanical engineering or electronics. Relevant experience will also be considered.
• Minimum of four years of maintenance or related experience required (industrial machinery diagnosis and repair, manufacturing maintenance)
• Able to use dial indicators, micrometers, voltmeters, calipers and other kinds of measurement equipment
• Should be located in proximity to an airport (within an hour commute)
• Able to travel nationwide up to 90% of the time for projects, including some overnights, Monday‑Friday
• Mechanical aptitude and proven experience in an industrial or manufacturing environment—electronics training is a plus
• Familiarity with CNC (preferably Fanuc) and/or metal cutting, metal forming, and machine tool equipment
• This position includes manufacturing and warehousing work environment. While performing the duties of this job you may be required to intermittently sit, stand, walk, lift up to 25 pounds, lift in excess of 25 pounds with a lift assist, climb stairs, use hands to handle or feel parts/equipment, reach with hands and arms, stoop, kneel, crouch, bend at the waist, talk and hear. You may also be required to use close vision, distance vision, color vision, depth perception, and peripheral vision.

Seniority level

Associate

Employment type

Full‑time

Job function

Industrial Machinery Manufacturing

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