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We are seeking an energetic, highly motivated, and experienced Service Engineer to help us expand our rapidly growing packaging business.
Key Responsibilities:
- Handle all installations for systems.
- Fabricate customized apparatus components for unique system installations.
- Assist sales personnel with system demonstrations at customer sites and after sales support.
- Work with stretch wrap systems manufacturers on custom installations that are compatible with semi and/or fully automated pallet wrapping lines that can include conveyors and other essential and adjunct processing line components.
- Providing operator training to teach customers how to properly use, maintain, and troubleshoot equipment to ensure optimal performance and prevent issues.
- Handling Service Reports & Documentation – Writing clear, concise reports on service work performed, issues identified, and recommendations to keep customers and internal teams informed.
- Maintaining Customer Relationships – Building trust by providing consistent, high-quality service, following up on past issues, proactively addressing concerns, and staying professional and solution-focused when dealing with frustrated customers experiencing equipment failures or downtime.
- Ensure customers are correctly charged for services and parts.
- Schedule and conduct system performance audits.
- Work with vendors and manufacturers of equipment to purchase parts and submit warranty claims.
- Solicit new customers by promoting our service capabilities, including our scheduled maintenance programs.
- Expeditiously respond to the service and repair needs of customers.
- Be available for immediate communication with customers, salespeople or the office.
- Maintain professional appearance and communication standards with all company and customer personnel.
- Follow-up with customers to ensure their satisfaction with the services provided.
- Coordinate with sales personnel and customers to schedule service calls quickly and efficiently.
- Maintain accurate inventories of tools, supplies and parts.
- Travel to customer locations for service calls. This may include overnight travel by vehicle or air, and occasionally on weekends as required by customers.
Required Qualifications & Requirements:
- 3-5 years of work experience in a hands-on technical/maintenance role.
- Familiarity with automated packaging equipment such as stretch wrap machines, box erectors, tape machines and form fill and seal equipment.
- Mechanical and Fabrication Skills:
- Machine Assembly, Adjustment & Component Replacement – Ability to disassemble, replace, and align mechanical components, including belts, chains, bearings, gears, rollers, and tensioning systems, to ensure proper operation.
- Using Hand & Power Tools – Proficiency with wrenches, sockets, torque wrenches, drills, grinders, and reciprocating saws for repair and modification work.
- Metal Cutting, Drilling & Tapping – Ability to cut metal plates, drill holes, and tap threads for bolts and fasteners when modifying equipment, ensuring proper clearance for moving parts to prevent interference.
Electric Skills:
- Reading Electrical Schematics & Wiring Diagrams – Ability to interpret circuit diagrams, control panel layouts, and wiring schematics to locate and diagnose electrical issues.
- Using a Multimeter for Troubleshooting – Proficiency in measuring voltage, current, resistance, and continuity to identify faults in circuits, sensors, and motors.
- Understanding Relays, Contactors, and Fuses – Ability to diagnose and replace burnt contacts, faulty relays, and blown fuses in control panels.
- Working with Sensors & Switches – Troubleshooting photoelectric sensors, proximity switches, and limit switches to ensure proper machine operation.
- Understanding Electrical Safety & Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) – Knowledge of arc flash risks, PPE requirements, and safe de-energizing procedures when working on live equipment.
- Familiarity with iPad applications and basic computer skills using Microsoft Office software and email.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills for internal and external communications.
- Driven and dedicated with a willingness to work hard and occasionally long hours as needed.
- Ability to work independently with limited supervision, ability to set and prioritize tasks, and to manage multiple projects simultaneously and effectively.
- Valid Driver’s License with a good driving record.
- Willingness to travel as much as 4 times per month for approximately 2-3 nights at a time and occasionally on weekends.
- Ability to work in factory or industrial environments, exposure to heat, cold, and noise, and wearing various personal protective equipment (PPE) as required. Able to lift up to 50lbs repeatedly, walk long distances, bending, reaching, kneeling, etc. as required to work on equipment in tight spaces.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience installing and maintaining stretch wrap machines from the following manufacturers: Wulftec, Lantech, Octopus, Kaufman and Orion.
- Experience with installing and servicing box erectors, tape machines and form fill and seal equipment.
- Experience replacing and troubleshooting VFDs, including setting parameters and diagnosing fault codes.
- Ability to program and troubleshoot PLC programs/ladder logic.
- Technical or University Degree
- Welding ability
Pay: $80,000.00 - $100,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Education:
- Associate (Preferred)
Experience:
- Field service: 3 years (Preferred)
- Wulftec, Lantech, Octopus, Kaufman or Orion: 1 year (Preferred)
- Metal Cutting, Drilling & Tapping: 1 year (Preferred)
- troubleshooting VFDs and PLCs: 1 year (Preferred)
- installing and maintaining stretch wrap machines: 1 year (Preferred)
- installing and servicing box erectors and tape machines: 1 year (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
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What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in field engineer jobs.
- Bachelor's degree in electrical, mechanical, civil, or systems engineering
- Experience with field installation, commissioning, or site acceptance testing
- Proficiency with technical documentation including schematics and as-built drawings
- Valid driver's license and ability to travel frequently to customer or project sites
- OSHA 10 or OSHA 30 certification or willingness to obtain before start date
- Familiarity with diagnostic tools, test equipment, and vendor-specific software platforms
Tips for Your Field Engineer Job Search
Tailor your resume to project scope
Field engineers are evaluated on what they've built or maintained, not just where they worked. List specific systems, equipment types, and project scales you've handled. Hiring managers scan for equipment names and commissioning milestones, not general responsibilities.
List certifications above your degree
For field engineer roles, an OSHA 30, BICSI, or manufacturer-specific certification often carries more weight than your academic background. Place active certifications in a dedicated section near the top of your resume so they're visible before a recruiter reads your work history.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists field engineer openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Filter openings by travel requirement
Field engineer postings vary widely, from site-based roles requiring 80% travel to regional positions with a fixed territory. Read each listing carefully for travel percentage language and match it to your actual availability before applying to avoid mismatches at the offer stage.
Prepare a technical scenario for the interview
Interviewers for field engineer roles routinely ask you to walk through a real troubleshooting situation. Prepare two or three stories in the STAR format covering equipment failures, installation challenges, or cross-team escalations. Vague answers eliminate candidates faster than technical gaps.
Negotiate your allowances alongside base pay
Field engineer compensation includes per diem rates, vehicle or mileage reimbursement, and tool allowances that vary significantly by employer. Ask about each during the offer stage, since these components can meaningfully affect your total take-home beyond the base figure.
Field Engineer Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most field engineers?
The companies hiring the most field engineers right now include GE HealthCare, Flytrex, and Atlas Copco, with the largest share of openings in Texas, California, and Florida, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Utilities, telecommunications carriers, and industrial equipment manufacturers consistently account for the bulk of active postings.
How many field engineer jobs are remote?
About 37% of field engineer openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, which is lower than most technical roles because the work is inherently site-based. The sub-areas most likely to offer remote or hybrid arrangements are network planning, technical support, and pre-sales engineering, where site visits are periodic rather than daily.
How do you become a field engineer?
Most field engineers start with a bachelor's degree in electrical, mechanical, or civil engineering, then build hands-on experience through internships, co-ops, or entry-level technician roles. From there, earning industry certifications relevant to your specialty, such as OSHA safety credentials or manufacturer training, accelerates hiring. Demonstrating comfort with travel and on-site troubleshooting is as important as academic credentials.
Can you get hired as a field engineer with little experience?
Yes, employers in utilities and telecom regularly hire junior field engineers with limited experience if you can show hands-on technical aptitude. Focus on any lab work, internships, or personal projects that involved physical systems or equipment. Highlighting a willingness to travel and an OSHA 10 certification signals readiness for site work and helps overcome a thin work history.
What does the field engineer interview process look like?
The process typically starts with an initial phone screen focused on your technical background and travel availability, followed by a video or in-person technical interview where you'll walk through a past troubleshooting scenario or equipment challenge. Final rounds often include a hiring manager conversation and, for senior roles, a practical assessment or site visit with the team you'd be joining.
Where can I find and apply to field engineer jobs?
You can find and apply to field engineer jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from companies across the United States. Search the listings to find roles that match your specialization and experience level, then apply directly to each one that fits.
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