Field Service Engineer - San Jose, CA Region

Optos; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Field Service Incentive plan

Job summary

Optos in San Jose, CA is seeking a field service professional to install, repair, and maintain Optos instrumentation at customer sites. You will train customers and assist with operational aspects of the equipment and software.

The role requires hands-on electronics, troubleshooting across mechanical, electrical, and network domains, plus strong communication and ability to travel up to 70% to domestic sites.

Qualifications

• Hands-on electronics, networking, instrumentation experience preferred.
• Strong troubleshooting across mechanical, electrical, software, network, and instrumentation issues.
• Experience with software installation, network integration, and Microsoft Office applications.

Responsibilities

• Plan installation of new customer sites by liaising with in-house field support team and conducting a pre-installation conference call with the customer.
• Install, repair, perform preventive maintenance, and retrofit Optos instrument products.
• Support customers on the operational aspects of the instrument, equipment and software.
• Install and maintain wired computer networks.
• Complete and submit all Regulatory and company required documentation.
• Provide remote diagnosis/repair support when needed.

Skills

Electronics

Networking

Troubleshooting

Software installation

Microsoft Office

Tools

None

Job description

Location: Field Based - San Jose, CA Region

ROLE SUMMARY

Provide field service support to Optos customer base.Install, repair, perform preventive maintenance and train customers in the use and care of Optos instrumentation.Support marketing shows when required.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Plan installation of new customer sites by liaising with in-house field support team and conducting a pre-installation conference call with the customer.
• Provide optimum customer satisfaction on all Optos products and services.
• Install, repair, perform preventive maintenance, and retrofit Optos instrument products.
• Support customers on the operational aspects of the instrument, equipment and software.
• Install and maintain wired computer networks.
• Complete and submit all Regulatory and company required documentation.
• Provide remote diagnosis/repair support when needed.
• Relay field repetitive failures/quality issues to internal support specialists.
• Ensure that all repair parts are on site when needed and all related CRM transactions are completed thoroughly and in a timely manner.
• Test repaired instruments in all operating modes per specification.
• Represent Optos at technical shows and exhibitions as required.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Hands-on experience with electronics, networking, complex instrumentation, military service, or medical devices experience preferred.
• Strong troubleshooting skills across mechanical, electrical, software, network, and instrumentation issues.
• Experience with software installation, network integration, and Microsoft Office applications.
• Ability to interpret technical documents, schematics, service procedures, and work instructions.
• Clear written, verbal, and customer-facing communication skills.
• Effective time management, adaptability, teamwork, and ability to perform under pressure.

PHYSICAL/TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS

• Valid driver’s license.
• Up to 70% travel (Domestic travel and overnight trips which may last several days, potential for international travel).
• Ability to lift/lower/carry/push/pull 1-50lbs frequently and 50-100lbs occasionally.
• Manual dexterity of arms, hands, and shoulders to push/pull/grasp equipment/tools.
• Ability to work in tight spaces.

BENEFITS

At Optos, we offer a highly competitive compensation and benefits package.

• Participation in the Field Service Incentive plan.
• The base salary range for this position is $60,000-65,000.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES EMPLOYER

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation, age or protected veteran status.