Metallography & Analytical Systems Service Engineer

LECO Corporation; Dallas (TX); Remote; USD 80,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Signing bonus

Job summary

LECO Corporation is seeking a field service engineer to service analytical and metallographic instrumentation across Texas, Arkansas and Louisiana. The role requires travel to customer sites, installation of new systems, and hands-on maintenance, with training provided at our St.

Joseph HQ and ongoing updates. You will work remotely from a home base near Dallas, TX, perform preventive maintenance, troubleshooting, and customer training while complying with LECO’s ISO accreditation and safety

Qualifications

• Two Year Technical Degree or Trade School or equivalent field training.
• Mechanical proficiency with ability to learn electronics.
• Experience with AC/DC electronics preferred or able to learn.
• Comfort with frequent travel including up to four overnight stays weekly.
• Ability to work at customer sites following safety policies.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventive maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair on analytical and metallographic instrumentation.
• Install new systems and deploy updates and upgrade kits.
• Provide customer training on instrument theory, operation, software, and maintenance.
• Ensure all service activities comply with LECO ISO accreditation.

Skills

Communication

Self-driven

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Travel readiness

Education

Two Year Technical Degree or Trade School

Military with technical training

Tools

AC/DC electronics

Electrical schematics reading

Pneumatics troubleshooting

Industrial electrical systems

Job description

Grow Your Field Career with a Leader in Laboratory InstrumentationLECO has been advancing laboratory technology for 90+ years. From our headquarters in St. Joseph, Michigan, this family-owned company serves customers across the globe with precision instruments and a culture grounded in trust, stability, and loyalty.Role HighlightsStatus: Full-time, remote, salariedTravel: Routine field travel with up to four overnight hotel stays Monday–Friday, depending on workloadTerritory: Texas, Arkansas, and Louisiana as a primary focus; nearby regions as neededLocation: Ideal home base near Dallas, TXBonus: $5,000 signing bonusWhat You’ll TacklePreventive maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair on analytical and metallographic instrumentation.Installation of new systems plus deployment of updates and upgrade kits.Customer training covering instrument theory, operation, software, and maintenance best practices.Execution of all service activities in compliance with LECO’s ISO accreditation.How You’ll Develop3–5 months of structured instrumentation training at LECO (St. Joseph, MI).On-the-job shadowing with seasoned field service engineers nationwide.Annual service training at headquarters to keep skills current.What You BringClear written and verbal communication; self-driven work style.Professional conduct and strict adherence to customer site and safety policies.Strong organizational habits and attention to detail.Comfort traveling frequently, including up to four overnights per week.Valid driver’s license with a clean record; personal credit card or ability to obtain one.Mechanical proficiency; experience with AC/DC electronics or a demonstrated ability to learn.Chemistry knowledge or military experience preferred but not mandatory.Education/CertificationsTwo Year Technical Degree or Trade School, orPrior Military with training in a technical field, orEquivalent work experience or training in a technical fieldTechnical CompetenciesIndustrial and Manufacturing EngineeringTroubleshooting SkillsElectrical / Electronic Systems; High Voltage SystemsPneumatics TroubleshootingIndustrial Electrical Experience and SystemsElectrical Systems & Diagnostics (Heavy Equipment)Electrical Schematic ReadingEquipment Installation & WiringField Service ReadinessComplianceEOE M/F/VET/DisabilityPass a background check and substance abuse screeningsMust be authorized to work in the US without restriction