Field Engineer Jobs in Seattle, WA
Field engineer jobs in Seattle are concentrated in the South Lake Union tech corridor, Eastside submarkets like Bellevue and Redmond, and the industrial areas around SoDo and Interbay, with strong demand across utilities, telecommunications, and aerospace sectors. Employers hiring right now include Molex, Amphenol, and Makino. Scan the live roles below and apply to whichever ones fit.
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THE COMPANY
Equipment Management Service and Repair – EMSAR, headquartered in Austin, Texas, is a fast-growing national technical services company providing maintenance, repair and installation services to OEMs in the Healthcare, Laboratory, Self-Service Kiosk, and Critical Power sectors. EMSAR’s customer-centric model enables the Company to customize and deliver the highest quality solutions to its blue-chip and emerging client base. EMSAR’s portfolio of services includes:
- On-site technical field support, including maintenance & repair
- FDA field change orders (“recalls”)
- Bench repair and remanufacturing
- Installation
- Call center
- Contract manufacturing and logistics
- FDA compliance and validation
- Project management
- Training and education
GENERAL DISCUSSION OF RESPONSIBILITIES, MISSION AND STRATEGY
We are looking for Field Service Engineer I who is passionate about our core mission – to customize and deliver the best and highest quality solutions to our customers. This role will support the company's mission, vision, and values. This intermediate-level field position is responsible for testing, calibration, verification, preventative maintenance, installation and repair services on a variety of equipment including; laboratory instrumentation, medical testing devices, kiosk equipment, power three-phase high voltage UPS and distribution equipment and/or other EMSAR and client equipment. As a service provider for a variety of customers, this position serves as the client facing representative for the organization and expected to perform efficiently, effectively and represent EMSAR in a professional manner.
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to assist individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions:
- Provides on-site preventative maintenance, repairs, performance verifications, calibrations, and software/hardware upgrades on EMSAR supported equipment.
- Establishes and maintains close communication with assigned customers to ensure maximum operational visibility.
- Provide intermediate level of engineer support and service work.
- Responsible for customer satisfaction pertaining to services provided.
- Responsible for following quality practices specified by EMSAR and product vendors.
- Manages assigned work orders and document all facets of the work product in EMSAR’s Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS).
- Provides accurate and timely reporting of service status and escalations pertaining to services.
- Maintains a professional appearance at all times with regard to dress and personal appearance as well as tools and equipment.
- Controls and maintains all EMSAR assets, including tools, parts, and test equipment needed to preform work tasks.
- Promotes teamwork and cooperation between EMSAR associates and partner staff.
- Works regularly with the appropriate dispatcher for work assignments.
- Maintains a safe work environment, follows safety instructions/training, and utilizes appropriate safety equipment.
- May operate onsite to dedicated client facility.
- May provide on the job support to entry-level technicians.
- Follows client quality requirements pertaining to services provided.
- Supports and applies appropriate quality system processes.
- Performs additional duties as needed and/or assigned by supervisor/manager
DISCUSSION OF PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS AND “FIT”
- To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.
- Analytical: Ability to read and interpret technical instructions, safety manuals, service manuals, policies and procedures.
- Relies on instructions and pre-established guidelines to perform the functions of the job. Technical skills: Limited field service and/or technical experience.
- Intermediate level technical skills.
- Oral/Written communication: Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Interpersonal skills: Effective communication that results in positive internal/external relationships. Planning/organizing: Associate is able to prioritize and plan activities and uses time efficiently.
- Has knowledge of commonly-used concepts, practices, and procedures as a field service engineer for any one, or more, divisions.
- Works independently with some direct supervision.
Minimum Education and Experience:
- High School diploma or equivalent
- 2-4 years’ technical experience
- Valid driver license and liability insurance
- Ability to drive personal, fleet and/or rental vehicles
Or
- Associates degree or higher and/or Trade school degree and
- 1+ years technical experience (internship, externship, apprentice is acceptable)
- Valid driver license and liability insurance
- Ability to drive personal, fleet and/or rental vehicles
WORK ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL DEMANDS
- Extensive periods of sitting at a computer terminal documenting services
- Extensive periods of standing and walking while performing services.
- Frequent bending, squatting and stair climbing.
- Use of both hands without restriction and manipulate small hand tools. Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and move up to 125 pounds without assistance.
- Regional day and overnight travel required
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Top Industries Hiring
- Construction & Real Estate
- Manufacturing
- Distribution & Wholesale
- Electronics & Hardware
Field Engineer Jobs in Seattle: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a field engineer job in Seattle?
Focus on Seattle's strongest hiring sectors: utilities and power infrastructure, telecommunications networks, aerospace and defense contractors, and the dense cluster of enterprise tech companies operating out of South Lake Union and the Eastside. Hands-on experience with the equipment or systems common to those sectors carries real weight here. Candidates who can demonstrate site safety certifications and familiarity with Pacific Northwest infrastructure projects tend to stand out in local hiring.
Which companies hire field engineers in Seattle?
Seattle field engineer roles are posted by Molex, Amphenol, and Makino and others right now, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. Seattle's mix of legacy utilities, global aerospace primes, and enterprise tech firms means field engineer openings appear across both large corporate employers and specialized regional contractors.
Are there remote field engineer jobs in Seattle?
Yes, though remote work is uncommon for field engineer roles that require on-site installation, maintenance, or inspection. About 0% of field engineer openings tied to Seattle are remote or hybrid as of September 2026, and those positions tend to be in technical project coordination, system design, or pre-sales engineering rather than hands-on fieldwork. Seattle's tech sector produces more of those desk-based field engineer variants than most cities.
How can I get a field engineer job in Seattle with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path in Seattle is targeting associate or junior field technician roles with regional utilities, telecom contractors, or facilities services firms that run structured training programs alongside their field operations. Boeing and its supply chain also hire entry-level engineering roles through co-op and early-career pipelines. Building familiarity with fiber, electrical systems, or HVAC before applying, through community college programs or trade certifications, makes candidates noticeably more competitive for Seattle openings.
Which industries hire the most field engineers in Seattle?
The sectors hiring the most field engineers in Seattle are Construction & Real Estate, Manufacturing, and Distribution & Wholesale, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. Seattle's role as a major aerospace manufacturing hub, combined with ongoing regional infrastructure buildout and a dense concentration of enterprise tech campuses, keeps field engineer demand consistently high across those industries.
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