Field Service Engineer - Southwestern

LECO; United States; Remote; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Signing bonus $5,000

Job summary

LECO is seeking a Field Service Engineer to work remotely with travel across the Southwestern Region, primarily serving LA, TX, and AR. The role includes maintenance, repairs, installations, and training on analytical and metallographic instrumentation.

Travel up to four overnights per week is expected, with a signing bonus of $5,000. The ideal candidate will be self-motivated, with strong communication and organizational skills, and possess a technical degree or equivalent experience.

Qualifications

• Self-motivated with ability to work remotely with limited supervision.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Detail oriented with strong organizational skills.
• Strong mechanical skills; familiarity with AC and DC electronics is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Provide preventive/general maintenance and repair on analytical/metallographic instrumentation.
• Perform installations and upgrade kit installations.
• Provide training on theory, operation, and maintenance practices.
• Maintain inventory records, expense reports, and vehicle logs.

Skills

Self-motivation

Communication skills

Detail orientation

Mechanical skills

AC/DC electronics

Driver's license

Education

Two Year Technical Degree/Trade School

Prior Military technical training

Equivalent technical work experience

Job description

For over 90 years, LECO has been a leader in the development and production of world class laboratory instruments delivering state of the art products nationwide and across the globe. Located in St. Joseph, Michigan, LECO continues to be a family-owned company that understands the value of shared interests, long-term stability, loyalty, and trust.

Schedule:

Full-Time Remote, salaried position with travel

Position Summary

The Field Service Engineer role requires a motivated, self-starter who is able to work remotely with minimal supervision. The majority of time is spent at customer locations, with travel up to four overnights / five days per week depending on workload. The Field Service Engineer builds and maintains relationships as a customer facing member of the team while supporting service activities at customer facilities. This role provides maintenance, repairs, upgrades, installations, and training on analytical and metallographic instrumentation in our Southwestern Region. Primary service area comprised of one or more of the following states: Louisiana, Texas, and Arkansas with travel to surrounding regions on an as-needed basis. The ideal candidate will reside near Shreveport, LA. This position offers a $5,000 signing bonus.

Position Responsibilities

• Provide preventive/general maintenance, breakdown repair, troubleshooting and corrective actions to analytical and metallographic instrumentation
• Perform new instrumentation installations as well as updates and upgrade kit installations
• Provide training on theory, operation, software, and good maintenance practices
• Maintain accurate inventory records, expense reports, and vehicle logs.

Position Requirements

• Self-motivated, having the accountability to work remotely with limited supervision.
• Strong communication skills (both written and verbal)
• Adhere to customer’s site and safety requirements while conducting yourself in a professional manner
• Detail oriented with strong organizational skills.
• Attend instrumentation training at LECO Corporation in St. Joseph, Michigan for a period of 3-5 months
• Complete field service training with experienced field service engineers throughout the country
• Attend annual service training at LECO Corporation in St. Joseph, Michigan
• Ability to travel daily with up to four overnight hotel stays per week (Monday – Friday).
• Possess a valid driver’s license with a clean driving record
• Pass a background check and substance abuse screenings
• Must be authorized to work in the US without restriction
• Strong mechanical skills, and previous experience with AC and DC electronics, or the ability to learn
• Chemistry or military background is advantageous, but not required

Education/Certifications

One or more of the following:

• Two Year Technical Degree or Trade School
• Prior Military experience with training in a technical field
• Equivalent work experience or training in a technical field

EOE M/F/VET/Disability