Field Service Engineer - Western

LECO Corporation; Denver (CO); Remote; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Signing bonus

Job summary

LECO Corporation in the Western region seeks a Field Service Engineer to perform preventive maintenance, repairs, installations, and training on analytical and metallographic instrumentation. This remote role travels to customer sites, primarily in CO, WY, NM, with up to four overnight trips per week.

The ideal candidate has a two-year technical degree or equivalent, strong mechanical and electronics skills, and the ability to work independently. A $5,000 signing bonus is offered.

Qualifications

• Two-year technical degree or trade school required.
• Prior military experience in a technical field is a plus.
• Equivalent technical training/experience accepted.

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.

Skills

Strong communication

Self-motivated

Detail oriented

Driver's license

Mechanical skills

Willing to learn

Education

Two-Year Technical Degree

Trade School

Military experience in a technical field

Equivalent work experience or training

Tools

AC electronics

DC electronics

Job description

Field Service Engineer - Western

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 Western Region. Primary service area comprised of one or more of the following states: Colorado, Wyoming, and New Mexico with travel to surrounding regions on an as-needed basis. The ideal candidate will reside near Denver, CO. 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

• 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