Service Engineer Jobs

Service engineer jobs are open across manufacturing, medical devices, telecommunications, and industrial automation, at every level from field technician to senior and principal, with specializations in robotics, HVAC systems, and capital equipment. Find a role that fits from the openings below and apply directly.

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Overview

Open roles1,917+
Top stateCalifornia
Top employerProAutomated
Top citySan Diego, CA
Work type57% On-site
Top industryManufacturing

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Intuit
Sr Software Engineer (IKS service&agent platform)
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Sr Software Engineer (IKS service&agent platform)
Intuit
Mountain View, California
Cloud Engineering
DevOps
Solutions Engineering & Architecture
$171k - $232k/yr
Bachelor of Science
10,000+

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Johnson Controls
HVAC Truck Based Service Controls Engineer
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HVAC Truck Based Service Controls Engineer
Johnson Controls
Miramar, Florida
Customer Service
Customer Support
$36 - $50/hr
Bachelor's degree in engineering
10,000+

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GE HealthCare
Field Service Engineer 1
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Field Service Engineer 1
GE HealthCare
Kentucky
Compliance & Risk
Health & Safety
Project Management
Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering
10,000+

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Emsar
Field Service Engineer I - Philips FCO
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Field Service Engineer I - Philips FCO
Emsar
Seattle, Washington
Customer Support
Sales
Technical Product & Program Management
$28 - $32/hr
High school diploma or GED

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Siemens
Field Service Engineer
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Field Service Engineer
Siemens
Atlanta, Georgia
Automation QA
Cloud & DevOps
DevOps
$75k - $129k/yr
Remote (US)
Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering
10,000+

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Service Engineer Job Market

Who's Hiring

  • ProAutomated
    ProAutomated130
  • Thermo Fisher Scientific
    Thermo Fisher Scientific109
  • Siemens Healthineers
    Siemens Healthineers58
  • Siemens
    Siemens36
  • BD
    BD35

Top Industries Hiring

  • Manufacturing23
  • Science & Research19
  • Technology & Software19
  • Consulting & Professional Services19
  • Medical Devices12

What Employers Look For

The qualifications that appear most often in service engineer jobs.

  • Associate or bachelor's degree in electrical, mechanical, or mechatronics engineering
  • Hands-on experience maintaining or repairing industrial or commercial equipment
  • Proficiency reading electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, and technical manuals
  • Familiarity with PLCs, SCADA systems, or computerized maintenance management software
  • Valid driver's license and ability to travel to customer sites as required
  • OSHA 10 or OSHA 30 certification or willingness to obtain upon hire

Tips for Your Service Engineer Job Search

Quantify uptime and resolution metrics

Hiring managers want to see proof of performance, not just duties. Replace vague bullet points with specifics like mean time to repair, first-call resolution rates, or equipment uptime percentages you maintained or improved at each employer.

List certifications before soft skills

Service engineer resumes get filtered by certifications first. Put CompTIA, OSHA 10, Six Sigma, or any OEM-specific credentials in a dedicated section near the top, not buried after a skills paragraph hiring managers skip.

Target openings by equipment type

Most service engineer roles are written around a specific product line or machine category. Search by the equipment you know, whether that is CT scanners, CNC machines, or fiber optic systems, rather than searching the title alone.

Apply early to roles that fit

Migrate Mate lists service engineer openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.

Prepare a structured troubleshooting story

Interviewers in this field consistently ask how you diagnose equipment failures under pressure. Walk them through a real case using a clear sequence: symptom, root cause, fix, and outcome. Rehearse it until it takes under three minutes.

Negotiate travel requirements before accepting

Service engineer offers vary dramatically in expected travel, from regional day trips to 80% overnight rotations. Confirm the actual territory and on-call schedule during the offer stage, not after you start, so you negotiate from accurate information.

Service Engineer Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions

Which companies are hiring the most service engineers?

The companies hiring the most service engineers right now include ProAutomated, Thermo Fisher Scientific, and Siemens Healthineers, with the largest share of openings in California, Texas, and Illinois, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. Demand is highest in manufacturing-heavy markets and regions with dense medical device or telecommunications infrastructure.

How many service engineer jobs are remote?

About 43% of service engineer openings are fully remote or hybrid as of September 2026, though the nature of hands-on equipment work keeps most roles site-based or field-based. The sub-areas most likely to offer remote flexibility include technical support engineering, software-driven diagnostic roles, and service desk coordination positions that do not require physical equipment access.

How do you become a service engineer?

Start by completing an associate or bachelor's degree in electrical, mechanical, or a related engineering discipline, then gain hands-on experience through internships, apprenticeships, or entry-level technician roles. Build familiarity with the equipment category you want to specialize in, earn relevant certifications, and develop your ability to read schematics and troubleshoot systematically before applying to field service positions.

Can you get hired as a service engineer with little experience?

Yes, entry-level service engineer roles exist, particularly at OEMs and distributors that provide structured training on their own product lines. Focus your applications on companies that advertise training programs, highlight any hands-on technical work from school projects or certifications, and emphasize strong troubleshooting logic and mechanical aptitude even if your professional experience is limited.

What does the service engineer interview process look like?

Most service engineer interviews include a phone screen with a recruiter, followed by a technical interview where you walk through past troubleshooting scenarios or answer diagnostic questions about equipment in the company's product line. Some employers add a practical assessment or ride-along with a senior engineer, then close with a conversation about territory expectations, travel, and compensation with a hiring manager.

Where can I find and apply to service engineer jobs?

You can find and apply to service engineer jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from employers across the United States. Search the listings to find roles that match your equipment background and location, then apply directly to each one that fits.

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