Field Service Engineer — Optics & Vibration Systems

AMETEK, Inc.; New York (NY); On-site; USD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Incentive pay

Job summary

AMETEK, Inc. is seeking a US Field Service Engineer to support installations, optimization, and certification of our products across the CT, NY, NJ, and MA region. The role includes traveling to customer sites and delivering detailed technical reports.

The ideal candidate will have an associate degree or equivalent military experience, 3–5 years in related fields, and strong electrical/mechanical/pneumatic troubleshooting skills. Excellent communication and independent work habits are essential.

Qualifications

• Associate degree or military experience accepted.
• 3-5 years of experience in related field (electrical, mechanical, acoustics, vibration, and/or magnetic fields).
• Familiarity with data acquisition systems, FFT analysis and oscilloscopes.
• Strong electrical, mechanical, and pneumatic troubleshooting skills.
• Ability to travel, work independently and adapt to schedule changes.
• Ability to perform under deadlines and time constraints.
• Self-motivated team player with strong communication skills.
• Willingness to use AI tools to improve productivity and decision-making.

Responsibilities

• Perform environmental surveys and prepare detailed technical reports.
• Maintain and develop positive client relationships.
• Develop and expand survey capabilities to meet customer needs.
• Support new product installations and service on existing products (training provided).
• Travel worldwide with majority in North America; occasional travel to Europe/Asia/S America.
• Assist Quality, R&D and Engineering in diagnosing and evaluating new products.

Skills

Electrical aptitude

Mechanical aptitude

Pneumatic aptitude

Troubleshooting

Communication skills

AI tools usage

Education

Associate Degree in Mechanical Engineering

Military experience (relevant)

Tools

Oscilloscopes

FFT analysis

Data acquisition systems

Job description

AMETEK, Inc. is seeking a US Field Service Engineer to support installations, optimization, and certification of our products across the CT, NY, NJ, and MA region. The role includes traveling to customer sites and delivering detailed technical reports.

The ideal candidate will have an associate degree or equivalent military experience, 3–5 years in related fields, and strong electrical/mechanical/pneumatic troubleshooting skills. Excellent communication and independent work habits are essential.