Remote Field Service Engineer - Equipment & Systems

Kemin Industries; Cut Off (LA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Uncapped bonus opportunities

401k match

Paid vacation and holidays

Fitness reimbursement

Job summary

Kemin Industries, through its Kemin Application Solutions team, seeks a Service Engineer. This remote position supports customer sites across North America with pump calibrations, minor repairs, and nozzle inspections, requiring travel up to 75% and near an airport.

Ideal candidates have engineering/maintenance experience, PLC/automation familiarity, and strong communication. Equal opportunity employer; post‑offer background check and drug screen apply.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Industrial Technology with 0–3 years of related experience in maintenance or a technician‑related role.
• Pet food or rendering experience is preferred.
• Experience with pipe‑fitting, plumbing, electrical or construction engineering highly preferred.
• Capability to learn and understand electrical and communication systems.
• Familiarity or understanding of PLC’s and automation systems is preferred.
• Travel 75%, primarily domestic but could include international.
• We are an equal opportunity employer.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for all aspects of equipment service including calibration.
• Troubleshoot and repair existing application systems at customer locations.
• Responsible for maintaining site documentation and reports.
• Foster a positive team environment and assist coworkers as required.
• May assist in assembly, integration, or installation of application equipment at customer sites across North America.
• Attend local exhibitions, seminars, training and workshops.
• Assist in development of new applications systems.
• Foster strong, professional relationships with customers to ensure effective communication and service.
• Provide day to day support to customers, sales team and KAS engineers.

Skills

Engineering basics

Communication skills

Analytical thinking

Independent work

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Industrial Technology

Tools

PLC systems

Job description

Kemin Industries, through its Kemin Application Solutions team, seeks a Service Engineer. This remote position supports customer sites across North America with pump calibrations, minor repairs, and nozzle inspections, requiring travel up to 75% and near an airport.

Ideal candidates have engineering/maintenance experience, PLC/automation familiarity, and strong communication. Equal opportunity employer; post‑offer background check and drug screen apply.