Service Engineer

Specialist Staffing Group; Woodmere (NY); On-site; USD 118,000 - 162,000; Full time

Job summary

Specialist Staffing Group is seeking a field service professional to provide technical support and maintenance across the United States. The role involves diagnosing equipment issues, performing field repairs, and collaborating with engineering teams to resolve complex problems.

The ideal candidate has 2–5 years of field service experience, hands-on mechanical/electrical/controls knowledge, and strong AutoCAD skills for reading drawings and layouts.

Qualifications

• 2–5 years of field service, technical support, or field application experience in engineering environments.
• Hands-on experience with mechanical, electrical or controls systems in manufacturing or industrial settings.
• Proficiency with reading and interpreting technical drawings and installations via AutoCAD.

Responsibilities

• Diagnosing and troubleshooting mechanical, electrical and control system issues in customer facilities.
• Performing field repairs, maintenance and system integration work according to design standards and technical specifications.
• Using AutoCAD and technical documentation to understand system layouts, design intent and installation requirements.
• Conducting testing protocols to verify system performance and document results.
• Collaborating with engineering and design teams to elevate complex issues and support root-cause analysis.
• Maintaining detailed technical records and field reports to support manufacturing and quality teams.
• Supporting customers with system commissioning, training and operational guidance.

Skills

AutoCAD

Troubleshooting

Field service

Independent work

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Job description

About the opportunity

Roles of this type may involve providing technical support and maintenance services across diverse customer sites nationwide. The work could include diagnosing equipment issues, implementing field repairs, coordinating with engineering teams on design challenges, and documenting technical findings to support continuous improvement. You would work independently in dynamic environments, managing your time across multiple locations and supporting customers in real time.

Typical role overview

Location: USA, NationwideType: Contract · Full-timeRate: $640 - $880 per dayDomain: Mechanical / Electrical / Controls Engineering

What you would do

Typical responsibilities could include:

• Diagnosing and troubleshooting mechanical, electrical and control system issues in customer facilities
• Performing field repairs, maintenance and system integration work according to design standards and technical specifications
• Using AutoCAD and technical documentation to understand system layouts, design intent and installation requirements
• Conducting testing protocols to verify system performance and document results
• Collaborating with engineering and design teams to elevate complex issues and support root-cause analysis
• Maintaining detailed technical records and field reports to support manufacturing and quality teams
• Supporting customers with system commissioning, training and operational guidance

What you could bring

Most roles of this type require the following:

• 2–5 years of field service, technical support, or field application experience in engineering environments
• Hands-on experience with mechanical, electrical or controls systems in manufacturing or industrial settings
• Proficiency with AutoCAD for reading technical drawings and understanding system design
• Working knowledge of testing protocols, quality standards and design specifications
• Strong troubleshooting and diagnostic skills with ability to work independently
• Excellent communication and documentation skills
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering or related Engineering discipline

Valid driver's license and ability to travel to customer sites across the United States

What roles of this type could offer

Most roles of this type offer the following, dependent on the industry and seniority of the role:

• Direct involvement in solving real-world technical challenges and supporting customer operations
• Exposure to diverse systems, applications and manufacturing environments
• Opportunity to build technical depth through hands-on field experience and collaboration with engineering teams
• Potential for contract-to-permanent conversion, where applicable
• Flexible field-based work with scope to develop independent problem-solving capability
• Professional development through exposure to emerging technologies and system design practices

About Specialist Staffing Group

We are a trusted staffing partner specializing in connecting engineering and technical talent with rewarding opportunities. Our mission is to support both candidates and employers in building strong, capable teams that drive innovation and operational excellence.