Senior Field Engineer: Fluid Systems Solutions Lead

The Davis Companies Inc.; Reading (MA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

The Davis Companies Inc. is seeking a Senior Field Engineer to act as a trusted technical advisor for advanced fluid handling applications.

This territory-based, customer-facing role requires hands-on engineering acumen, solving complex challenges, and partnering with Sales, Engineering, and Operations to deliver engineered solutions. You’ll design P&IDs, CAD models, and installation layouts, lead field evaluations, and mentor junior engineers while ensuring projects stay on schedule.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or related scientific discipline.
• 7–12 years of experience in field engineering, application engineering, technical sales support, or a customer-facing engineering role.
• Strong background in fluid systems, instrumentation, process applications, or industrial systems.
• Experience delivering technical presentations and customer training.
• Familiarity with ERP and CRM systems.
• Strong project management and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the technical expert for complex customer applications and fluid system solutions.
• Lead field engineering evaluations, troubleshooting efforts, and customer-facing technical consultations.
• Partner with Account Managers to develop solutions, support strategic opportunities, and drive business growth.
• Design engineered solutions including P&IDs, assembly layouts, specifications, and CAD models.
• Identify opportunities to improve customer processes through engineering services, training, and system optimization.
• Provide technical training and mentorship to customers, Field Engineers, and internal teams.
• Collaborate across Sales, Engineering, and Operations to resolve challenging technical issues.
• Maintain project documentation and customer activities within CRM, ERP, and related business systems.

Skills

Field engineering

Fluid systems

Instrumentation

Problem solving

Customer facing

Project management

Technical presentations

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering

Tools

CAD software

Job description

The Davis Companies Inc. is seeking a Senior Field Engineer to act as a trusted technical advisor for advanced fluid handling applications.

This territory-based, customer-facing role requires hands-on engineering acumen, solving complex challenges, and partnering with Sales, Engineering, and Operations to deliver engineered solutions. You’ll design P&IDs, CAD models, and installation layouts, lead field evaluations, and mentor junior engineers while ensuring projects stay on schedule.