Field Service Engineer — Travel-Heavy, High-Tech

Optimum Sorting; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 70,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental and vision insurance

401k

Paid time off

Sick pay

Mileage reimbursement

Per diem reimbursement

Job summary

Optimum Sorting is seeking a Field Service Engineer to install, service and maintain equipment at customer facilities worldwide. You will troubleshoot electrical, mechanical, software and sorter programming issues on site or remotely, and provide post-installation training to clients.

Ideal candidates have 3–5 years of machinery service experience, a Bachelor's in mechanical or electrical engineering, and strong problem-solving and communication skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in mechanical or electrical engineering or equivalent by experience.
• 3–5 years of experience as a service technician in machinery.
• Strong electrical troubleshooting (3‑phase, single‑phase, low voltage DC) and mechanical skills.
• Ability to read electrical and mechanical drawings; forklift cert is a plus.
• Knowledge of Office 365; Linux, PLC, Siemens S7 and computer networks are a plus.
• Fluent English; additional language such as Spanish is a plus.
• Problem solver with hands-on, client-centered mindset; works under pressure.
• Flexible and adaptable to varying hours and customer availability.

Responsibilities

• Install, service and maintain equipment at customer facilities both on site and remote.
• Troubleshoot and resolve electrical, mechanical, software and sorter programming issues.
• Provide technical training to clients post-installation on setup and maintenance.
• Travel 140–180 days/year; report to the service manager.
• Share field experiences with service and engineering colleagues.

Skills

Electrical troubleshooting

Mechanical skills

Reading drawings

English communication

Problem solving

Client focus

Communication

Flexibility

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor's degree in mechanical or electrical engineering

Tools

Office 365

Linux

PLC

Siemens S7

Computer networks

Job description

Optimum Sorting is seeking a Field Service Engineer to install, service and maintain equipment at customer facilities worldwide. You will troubleshoot electrical, mechanical, software and sorter programming issues on site or remotely, and provide post-installation training to clients.

Ideal candidates have 3–5 years of machinery service experience, a Bachelor's in mechanical or electrical engineering, and strong problem-solving and communication skills.