Field Service Engineer - Travel‑Ready, Industrial Equipment

Food Management Search, Inc.; Addison (IL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

BCBS health insurance

401K match

All travel expenses covered

Year-end bonus

Predictable schedule with weekends at

Small, collaborative team

Job summary

Food Management Search, Inc. is seeking a Field Service Engineer for industrial equipment & controls based in Addison, IL. You will install, commission, calibrate, troubleshoot, and repair equipment at customer sites while also supporting in-house testing and SOP updates.

You’ll train customer personnel, build strong client relationships, and identify service opportunities. Expect a demanding travel schedule and opportunities to shape the service department as it grows.

Qualifications

• 2+ years hands-on maintenance or field service experience on industrial equipment.
• Knowledge of hydraulics, pneumatics, and mechanical systems.
• BS/AAS or technical certifications in electronics/engineering preferred; equivalent experience considered.

Responsibilities

• Travel to customer sites to install, commission, calibrate, troubleshoot and repair equipment.
• Diagnose and resolve technical issues across hydraulic, pneumatic, electrical, and mechanical systems.
• Provide hands-on training to customer personnel on operation, maintenance, and safety procedures.
• Build strong customer relationships and be the primary contact for ongoing service needs.
• Identify upsell opportunities including service agreements, calibration plans, and preventive maintenance programs.
• Relay field observations and customer feedback to internal teams to support product and service improvements.
• Assist with in-house assembly and equipment testing during non-travel periods.

Skills

Field service

Electrical systems

Hydraulics

Pneumatics

Read schematics

Diagnostic tools

Customer-facing communication

Education

BS / AAS in electronics or engineering

Tools

Diagnostic meters

Multimeters

Job description

Food Management Search, Inc. is seeking a Field Service Engineer for industrial equipment & controls based in Addison, IL. You will install, commission, calibrate, troubleshoot, and repair equipment at customer sites while also supporting in-house testing and SOP updates.

You’ll train customer personnel, build strong client relationships, and identify service opportunities. Expect a demanding travel schedule and opportunities to shape the service department as it grows.