Entry Level Lead Field Service Engineer Jobs
New grad lead field service engineer jobs welcome recent graduates and entry level candidates with zero to two years of experience, where hands-on internship work or a strong technical portfolio can carry more weight than years on a resume. Most openings are on-site roles concentrated in Construction & Real Estate, Manufacturing, and Technology & Software, with employers like Humana, Kiewit, and Herc Rentals hiring at this level now.
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Company Description
About AbbVie
AbbVie's mission is to discover and deliver innovative medicines and solutions that solve serious health issues today and address the medical challenges of tomorrow. We strive to have a remarkable impact on people's lives across several key therapeutic areas including immunology, oncology and neuroscience - and products and services in our Allergan Aesthetics portfolio. For more information about AbbVie, please visit us at www.abbvie.com. Follow @abbvie on LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, X and YouTube.
Job Description
The National Field Trainer (NFT) supports a Brand or Franchise organization in the design and delivery of training solutions to a field sales organization. An NFT ensures both Training & Development and Brand Strategy is effectively represented in all training programs and solutions. This role is accountable to quickly build relationships with key stakeholders and manage several stakeholders at various levels. The role requires a high level of performance coaching, strategy alignment/execution, and application of training fundamentals to enhance performance learning of participants. This position is based in Lake County, Illinois.
Responsibilities:
- Designs, develops, and delivers compliant learning solutions that increases effectiveness and credibility of participants
- Builds trust and credibility with key stakeholders through regular interaction, evidenced by feedback and proven working partnerships
- Leverages existing Learning & Development core platforms and content within the specific Franchise/Brand training products, to limit duplicative efforts
- Demonstrates direct and open communication key stakeholders resulting in positive relationships and mutual alignment
- Provides candid and specific verbal & written feedback resulting in training participants being aware of strengths and weaknesses including a plan for improved performance
- Recognizes the skill level of training participants and adjusts coaching and training techniques to meet the needs of individuals
- Develops Rotational Trainers and/or Guest Trainers by providing them a meaningful role in the class, one-to-one coaching including performance feedback
- Demonstrates and applies knowledge of all stakeholder businesses, strategies and priorities and integrates training activities into brand team business plans
- Recognized as a product and disease-state expert as well as an expert in non-therapeutic areas such as customer and business skills
Key stakeholders:
- CA&O leadership, Franchise/Brand Sales and Marketing leadership
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree
- 2+ years of field sales experience in pharmaceutical industry, or equivalent experience
- Knowledge of applicable regulations and standards affecting Pharmaceutical Products (e.g. CFR 210/211, cGMP)
- Project management experience and/or proven ability to manage in a matrixed organization
- High performing sales track record and strong understanding of what drives success in a commercial organization
- Demonstrated ability to work with a variety of individuals at all levels of management to develop partnerships and align training with the business strategy
- Proven ability to integrate business trends, brand strategies, and marketplace drivers into plans that drive competitive advantage to the organization
Additional Information
Applicable only to applicants applying to a position in any location with pay disclosure requirements under state or local law:
- The compensation range described below is the range of possible base pay compensation that the Company believes in good faith it will pay for this role at the time of this posting based on the job grade for this position. Individual compensation paid within this range will depend on many factors including geographic location, and we may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range. This range may be modified in the future.
- We offer a comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off (vacation, holidays, sick), medical/dental/vision insurance and 401(k) to eligible employees.
- This job is eligible to participate in our short-term incentive programs.
Note: No amount of pay is considered to be wages or compensation until such amount is earned, vested, and determinable. The amount and availability of any bonus, commission, incentive, benefits, or any other form of compensation and benefits that are allocable to a particular employee remains in the Company's sole and absolute discretion unless and until paid and may be modified at the Company’s sole and absolute discretion, consistent with applicable law.
AbbVie is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to operating with integrity, driving innovation, transforming lives and serving our community. Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled.
US & Puerto Rico only - to learn more, visit https://www.abbvie.com/join-us/equal-employment-opportunity-employer.html
US & Puerto Rico applicants seeking a reasonable accommodation, click here to learn more:
https://www.abbvie.com/join-us/reasonable-accommodations.html
Company Description
About AbbVie
AbbVie's mission is to discover and deliver innovative medicines and solutions that solve serious health issues today and address the medical challenges of tomorrow. We strive to have a remarkable impact on people's lives across several key therapeutic areas including immunology, oncology and neuroscience - and products and services in our Allergan Aesthetics portfolio. For more information about AbbVie, please visit us at www.abbvie.com. Follow @abbvie on LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, X and YouTube.
Job Description
The National Field Trainer (NFT) supports a Brand or Franchise organization in the design and delivery of training solutions to a field sales organization. An NFT ensures both Training & Development and Brand Strategy is effectively represented in all training programs and solutions. This role is accountable to quickly build relationships with key stakeholders and manage several stakeholders at various levels. The role requires a high level of performance coaching, strategy alignment/execution, and application of training fundamentals to enhance performance learning of participants. This position is based in Lake County, Illinois.
Responsibilities:
- Designs, develops, and delivers compliant learning solutions that increases effectiveness and credibility of participants
- Builds trust and credibility with key stakeholders through regular interaction, evidenced by feedback and proven working partnerships
- Leverages existing Learning & Development core platforms and content within the specific Franchise/Brand training products, to limit duplicative efforts
- Demonstrates direct and open communication key stakeholders resulting in positive relationships and mutual alignment
- Provides candid and specific verbal & written feedback resulting in training participants being aware of strengths and weaknesses including a plan for improved performance
- Recognizes the skill level of training participants and adjusts coaching and training techniques to meet the needs of individuals
- Develops Rotational Trainers and/or Guest Trainers by providing them a meaningful role in the class, one-to-one coaching including performance feedback
- Demonstrates and applies knowledge of all stakeholder businesses, strategies and priorities and integrates training activities into brand team business plans
- Recognized as a product and disease-state expert as well as an expert in non-therapeutic areas such as customer and business skills
Key stakeholders:
- CA&O leadership, Franchise/Brand Sales and Marketing leadership
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree
- 2+ years of field sales experience in pharmaceutical industry, or equivalent experience
- Knowledge of applicable regulations and standards affecting Pharmaceutical Products (e.g. CFR 210/211, cGMP)
- Project management experience and/or proven ability to manage in a matrixed organization
- High performing sales track record and strong understanding of what drives success in a commercial organization
- Demonstrated ability to work with a variety of individuals at all levels of management to develop partnerships and align training with the business strategy
- Proven ability to integrate business trends, brand strategies, and marketplace drivers into plans that drive competitive advantage to the organization
Additional Information
Applicable only to applicants applying to a position in any location with pay disclosure requirements under state or local law:
- The compensation range described below is the range of possible base pay compensation that the Company believes in good faith it will pay for this role at the time of this posting based on the job grade for this position. Individual compensation paid within this range will depend on many factors including geographic location, and we may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range. This range may be modified in the future.
- We offer a comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off (vacation, holidays, sick), medical/dental/vision insurance and 401(k) to eligible employees.
- This job is eligible to participate in our short-term incentive programs.
Note: No amount of pay is considered to be wages or compensation until such amount is earned, vested, and determinable. The amount and availability of any bonus, commission, incentive, benefits, or any other form of compensation and benefits that are allocable to a particular employee remains in the Company's sole and absolute discretion unless and until paid and may be modified at the Company’s sole and absolute discretion, consistent with applicable law.
AbbVie is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to operating with integrity, driving innovation, transforming lives and serving our community. Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled.
US & Puerto Rico only - to learn more, visit https://www.abbvie.com/join-us/equal-employment-opportunity-employer.html
US & Puerto Rico applicants seeking a reasonable accommodation, click here to learn more:
https://www.abbvie.com/join-us/reasonable-accommodations.html
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Entry Level Lead Field Service Engineer Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get an entry level lead field service engineer job?
Start by building hands-on technical experience through internships, co-ops, or lab work that demonstrates equipment troubleshooting and customer-facing communication. Employers hiring at the entry level typically look for a degree in electrical, mechanical, or a related engineering field, comfort with diagnostic tools, and a willingness to travel to client sites. Certifications in relevant systems or platforms can give candidates a real edge over other applicants at this stage.
Which companies hire entry level lead field service engineers?
Companies hiring entry level lead field service engineers right now include Humana, Kiewit, and Herc Rentals, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. The mix tends to include industrial equipment manufacturers, healthcare device companies, and technology infrastructure firms that bring on junior engineers to support installation, maintenance, and customer training in the field.
Are there remote entry level lead field service engineer jobs?
Yes, though most field service roles are on-site by nature. About 20% of entry level lead field service engineer openings are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, and those tend to cover technical support, remote diagnostics, or coordination roles rather than hands-on installation work. Candidates open to travel will generally find a wider selection of openings at this experience level.
Are these new grad lead field service engineer jobs?
Yes, many of these openings are new grad and junior roles that explicitly welcome recent graduates and candidates with little to no prior experience. A new grad-friendly posting typically welcomes zero to two years of experience and may accept internship hours, university project work, or a technical portfolio in place of full-time history. Look for postings that mention training programs or mentorship to identify the most entry level-accessible opportunities.
Which industries hire the most entry level lead field service engineers?
Entry Level lead field service engineer roles concentrate in Construction & Real Estate, Manufacturing, and Technology & Software, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. These sectors drive consistent hiring at the junior level because they rely on regular equipment installation, preventive maintenance, and on-site technical support, creating steady demand for engineers who are early in their careers and building field expertise.