Field Service Engineering - Southern California

InTEST Thermal; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

InTest Thermal Solutions is seeking a Field Service Engineer to join our service team. You will support installation, maintenance, calibration, and troubleshooting of customer systems at client sites, with training and mentorship from the Head of Global Service.

This remote role offers 50–75% travel across California and the Western United States, requiring residency within reasonable driving distance of major airports in the Orange County/LA area.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related field.
• Strong interest in hands-on engineering and field work.
• Willingness to learn new technologies.
• Strong communication and customer-focused mindset.
• Comfortable working independently with guidance.
• Detail-oriented with good organizational skills.
• Basic computer skills: Word, Excel, PowerPoint.
• Ability to travel up to 50% of the time.

Responsibilities

• Assist with installation and commissioning of new customer systems.
• Perform preventive maintenance (PM) and calibrations (NIST and ISO 17025) with training.
• Troubleshoot and resolve technical issues at customer sites.
• Learn to analyze product performance and identify root causes.
• Communicate clearly with customers and provide updates.
• Complete service documentation and reports using CRM and service tools.
• Support parts ordering and service logistics processes.
• Learn to recommend appropriate service agreements based on customer needs.
• Travel to customer sites across the West Coast (and occasionally beyond).

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering

Tools

HubSpot

Job description

All Jobs > Field Service Engineering - Southern California

Field Service Engineering - Southern California
CA

Full-time

Description

InTest Thermal Solutions (iTS) specializes in the design and manufacture of precision temperature control systems. Our breadth of products and in-house engineering capabilities allow us to be a single-partner-solution for thermal test, process cooling, and cold storage applications. We are recognized globally for our expertise in precise temperature control and simulation of extreme thermal environments, from -185 to +500°C, with rapid transitions or long dwell times. The iTS family includes four product brands: Temptronic, Sigma Systems, Thermonics, and North Sciences. inTEST Thermal Solutions is a wholly owned subsidiary of InTest Corporation, Mount Laurel, New Jersey, USA.

We are seeking a Field Service Engineer to join our growing Service team.

Location: Southern California (Orange County or Greater Los Angeles Preferred)
Work Arrangement: Remote/Home Office
Travel: Approximately 50-75% regional travel throughout California and the Western United States. Candidates should reside

within reasonable driving distance of major airports in Orange County, Los Angeles, or Long Beach.

This role is ideal for early career candidates looking to continue in a hands-on, customer-facing engineering career with strong technical development and travel opportunities.

As a Field Service Engineer, you will receive training and mentorship while supporting the installation, maintenance, calibration, and troubleshooting of customer systems at client sites. You will work closely with our Head of Global Service, Sales, and Service Administration teams to ensure excellent customer experiences and reliable system performance.

This position offers a unique blend of engineering, problem-solving, and customer interaction, with exposure to real-world applications and continuous learning.

Requirements

What You’ll Do

• Assist with the installation and commissioning of new customer systems
  
• Perform preventative maintenance (PM) and system calibrations (NIST and ISO 17025), with training provided
  
• Troubleshoot and help resolve technical issues at customer sites
  
• Learn to analyze product performance and identify root causes of issues
  
• Communicate clearly with customers to understand their concerns and provide updates
  
• Complete service documentation and reports using CRM and service tools
  
• Support parts ordering and service logistics processes
  
• Learn to recommend appropriate service agreements based on customer needs
  
• Travel to customer sites across the West Coast (and occasionally beyond)
  

What We’re Looking For

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or a related technical field (Mechanical, Electrical, Mechatronics, Thermal, etc.)
  
• Strong interest in hands-on engineering, troubleshooting, and field work
  
• Willingness to learn new technologies and systems
  
• Strong communication skills and a customer-focused mindset
  
• Comfortable working independently with guidance and support
  
• Detail-oriented with good organizational skills
  
• Basic computer skills, including Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
  
• Ability to travel up to 50% of the time
  

Nice to Have (Not Required)

• 2 years experience or Internship, co-op, lab, or hands-on project experience
  
• Exposure to refrigeration systems, electronics, thermal measurements, or mechanical systems
  
• Familiarity with CRM tools (HubSpot a plus)
  
• Experience with RS-232 / IEEE communications
  
• EPA 608 Certification (or willingness to obtain with company support)
  

Additional Requirements

• U.S. Citizenship required (ITAR compliance)
  
• Service territory primarily covers the West Coast, with occasional U.S. or international travel as needed
  

Why This Role Is a Great Start

• Structured training and on-the-job learning
  
• Exposure to real customer environments and advanced systems
  
• Clear path to develop technical and customer-facing engineering skills
  
• Opportunity to grow within a global service organization

InTest Thermal Solutions is an equal opportunity employer (EOE) and offers competitive salary and benefits package - health & dental benefit package, paid vacation, holidays and sick time, and 401k, with employer match and much more!

Equal Opportunity Employer and considers applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, creed, religion, ancestry, national origin, age, gender identity, sex, marital status, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, use of a guide dog or service animal, military/veteran status, citizenship status, basis of genetic information, or any other group protected by law.