Service Engineer Jobs in California
Service Engineer jobs in California are in strong demand, with openings concentrated in semiconductor manufacturing, medical devices, industrial automation, and enterprise technology across a broad seniority range from entry-level field technicians through senior systems engineers. The highest hiring volumes sit in the San Jose and greater Bay Area corridor, Los Angeles, and San Diego, where companies like Applied Materials, Thermo Fisher Scientific, and Siemens Technology maintain deep California footprints. The most sought-after specialties include semiconductor capital equipment service, biomedical systems support, and robotics and automation. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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Our success comes from a specific focus in these rapidly evolving diagnostic areas, our commitment to customers, and our dedication to innovation and quality. We’re passionate about providing healthcare professionals the most valuable and complete solutions to improve hospital efficiency and enhance patient care.
The Associate Field Service Engineer builds and maintains relationships with customers to retain North American customer install base while performing thorough installations, repairs, preventative maintenance, and product enhancement activities on highly complex Werfen instrumentation and systems. Responsible to meet Service Delivery Key Performance Indicators while maintaining costs and achieving service revenue targets.
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Provides customer support with routine on-site visits to perform and complete installations, cost effective repairs, preventative maintenance, and product enhancement service
activities on Werfen instruments and systems. - Diagnoses, analyzes, troubleshoots, and fault isolates instrument symptoms and issues to determine failure and implement thorough corrective action.
- Escalates and communicates unresolved technical issues.
- Acts as company liaison with customers by demonstrating the highest level of professionalism, commitment, communication, and follow-up.
- Delivers a high level of customer service to build and maintain customer relationships to ensure customer retention.
- Advises customers regarding the proper orientation, maintenance and troubleshooting of Werfen instruments and systems.
- Collaborate and communicate with all Commercial Operations colleagues such as the Sales and Applications roles, sharing customer situations, product information and lead generations.
- Promotes service contracts and follows-up on service contract renewal through customer relationships.
- Ensures compliance with all Quality, Regulatory, Service & Support policies, procedures, work instructions and records. And responsible for documenting, professional, complete, and accurate service records, and activities in a customer facing service report in a timely manner.
- Responsible for the oversight, optimization and accuracy of assigned Service Inventory.
- Follows company travel/expenditure and time reporting guidelines, timely submission of expense and time reporting.
- Performs other duties and responsibilities as assigned
Networking / Key Relationships
To be determined based on department needs, to include interactions such as:
- North America Commercial Operations
- Client Services
- Strategic Business Unit: World Wide Service
Minimum Knowledge & Experience for the position:
Education: Associates degree in Electronics, Medical Technology, Biomedical Engineering or related industry training required. Equivalent experience in lieu of a degree will be considered.
Experience: Minimum of 1 year of experience in a technical/support role (industry, military and/or customer facing).
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Working knowledge of personal computers and Windows Operating systems; legacy up to current version.
- Ability to participate in rotational on-call coverage to provide support as required.
- Ability to work extended and flexible workdays to ensure customer interactions are resolved.
- Basic knowledge of Microsoft Office 365 preferred.
Skills & Capabilities:
- Solid Organizational and Time Management Skills I Ability to Multi-Task I Work Under Pressure I Exercise Good Judgement
- Ability to communicate effectively to/with a variety of audiences: customers, peers, management.
- Technically and process oriented.
- Ability to work independently, managing assigned territory with moderate direction to achieve daily goals.
- Ability to work in a team environment, collaborate with colleagues to achieve Area(s) and National goals.
- Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
Travel Requirements:
- Up to 90% travel to cover assigned territory. Variable based on assigned territory.
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Acute Care Diagnostics:
- Up to 30% of overnight travel Is required.
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Autoimmunity Diagnostics:
- Minimum of 70% overnight travel is required.
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Hemostasis:
- Up to 30% of overnight travel is required.
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Transfusion:
- Up to 30% of overnight travel is required.
- Valid driver's license required.
This role is eligible for medical, dental, and vision insurance, 401k plan retirement benefits with an employer match, as well as paid vacation and sick leave. Our sales roles are eligible for participation in a commission plan and our management, and select professional roles, are eligible for a performance-based bonus.
Werfen is an Equal Opportunity employer and is committed to a diverse workplace. Werfen strictly prohibits unlawful discrimination, harassment or retaliation based upon an individual’s race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, national origin/ancestry, age, mental/physical disability, medical condition, marital status, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic as defined by applicable state or federal law. If you have a disability and need an accommodation in relation to the online application process, please contact NAtalentacquisition@werfen.com for assistance.
We operate directly in over 30 countries, and in more than 100 territories through distributors. Annual revenue is approximately $2 billion and more than 7,000 employees around the world comprise our Werfen team.
www.werfen.com
Our success comes from a specific focus in these rapidly evolving diagnostic areas, our commitment to customers, and our dedication to innovation and quality. We’re passionate about providing healthcare professionals the most valuable and complete solutions to improve hospital efficiency and enhance patient care.
The Associate Field Service Engineer builds and maintains relationships with customers to retain North American customer install base while performing thorough installations, repairs, preventative maintenance, and product enhancement activities on highly complex Werfen instrumentation and systems. Responsible to meet Service Delivery Key Performance Indicators while maintaining costs and achieving service revenue targets.
-
Provides customer support with routine on-site visits to perform and complete installations, cost effective repairs, preventative maintenance, and product enhancement service
activities on Werfen instruments and systems. - Diagnoses, analyzes, troubleshoots, and fault isolates instrument symptoms and issues to determine failure and implement thorough corrective action.
- Escalates and communicates unresolved technical issues.
- Acts as company liaison with customers by demonstrating the highest level of professionalism, commitment, communication, and follow-up.
- Delivers a high level of customer service to build and maintain customer relationships to ensure customer retention.
- Advises customers regarding the proper orientation, maintenance and troubleshooting of Werfen instruments and systems.
- Collaborate and communicate with all Commercial Operations colleagues such as the Sales and Applications roles, sharing customer situations, product information and lead generations.
- Promotes service contracts and follows-up on service contract renewal through customer relationships.
- Ensures compliance with all Quality, Regulatory, Service & Support policies, procedures, work instructions and records. And responsible for documenting, professional, complete, and accurate service records, and activities in a customer facing service report in a timely manner.
- Responsible for the oversight, optimization and accuracy of assigned Service Inventory.
- Follows company travel/expenditure and time reporting guidelines, timely submission of expense and time reporting.
- Performs other duties and responsibilities as assigned
Networking / Key Relationships
To be determined based on department needs, to include interactions such as:
- North America Commercial Operations
- Client Services
- Strategic Business Unit: World Wide Service
Minimum Knowledge & Experience for the position:
Education: Associates degree in Electronics, Medical Technology, Biomedical Engineering or related industry training required. Equivalent experience in lieu of a degree will be considered.
Experience: Minimum of 1 year of experience in a technical/support role (industry, military and/or customer facing).
-
Working knowledge of personal computers and Windows Operating systems; legacy up to current version.
- Ability to participate in rotational on-call coverage to provide support as required.
- Ability to work extended and flexible workdays to ensure customer interactions are resolved.
- Basic knowledge of Microsoft Office 365 preferred.
Skills & Capabilities:
- Solid Organizational and Time Management Skills I Ability to Multi-Task I Work Under Pressure I Exercise Good Judgement
- Ability to communicate effectively to/with a variety of audiences: customers, peers, management.
- Technically and process oriented.
- Ability to work independently, managing assigned territory with moderate direction to achieve daily goals.
- Ability to work in a team environment, collaborate with colleagues to achieve Area(s) and National goals.
- Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
Travel Requirements:
- Up to 90% travel to cover assigned territory. Variable based on assigned territory.
-
Acute Care Diagnostics:
- Up to 30% of overnight travel Is required.
-
Autoimmunity Diagnostics:
- Minimum of 70% overnight travel is required.
-
Hemostasis:
- Up to 30% of overnight travel is required.
-
Transfusion:
- Up to 30% of overnight travel is required.
- Valid driver's license required.
This role is eligible for medical, dental, and vision insurance, 401k plan retirement benefits with an employer match, as well as paid vacation and sick leave. Our sales roles are eligible for participation in a commission plan and our management, and select professional roles, are eligible for a performance-based bonus.
Werfen is an Equal Opportunity employer and is committed to a diverse workplace. Werfen strictly prohibits unlawful discrimination, harassment or retaliation based upon an individual’s race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, national origin/ancestry, age, mental/physical disability, medical condition, marital status, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic as defined by applicable state or federal law. If you have a disability and need an accommodation in relation to the online application process, please contact NAtalentacquisition@werfen.com for assistance.
We operate directly in over 30 countries, and in more than 100 territories through distributors. Annual revenue is approximately $2 billion and more than 7,000 employees around the world comprise our Werfen team.
www.werfen.com
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Service Engineer Job Market in California
A snapshot from current California openings, updated as new roles post.
Who's Hiring
- BD16
- Tesla12
- Thermo Fisher Scientific8
- Amazon5
- CHARGETRONIX5
Top Industries Hiring
- Manufacturing
- Consulting & Professional Services
- Science & Research
- Education
- Medical Devices
What California Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in service engineer jobs across California.
- Associate or bachelor's degree in electrical, mechanical, or mechatronics engineering required
- Experience troubleshooting and repairing complex electromechanical or capital equipment systems
- Ability to read and interpret schematics, wiring diagrams, and technical service manuals
- Valid California driver's license and willingness to travel to customer sites statewide
- Proficiency with diagnostic tools, oscilloscopes, and computerized maintenance management software
- Strong written and verbal communication skills for customer-facing field service environments
Service Engineer Jobs in California: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a service engineer in California?
Most service engineer roles in California require at minimum an associate degree in engineering technology, electronics, or a related field, with a bachelor's degree preferred for systems-level positions. California does not issue a general state license for service engineers, but roles involving pressure vessels or boiler systems require a California Division of Occupational Safety and Health certification, and biomedical equipment roles often expect CBET certification through the Association for the Advancement of Medical Instrumentation. Employers in semiconductor and industrial automation typically provide equipment-specific factory training after hire.
Which companies hire service engineers in California?
Employers hiring service engineers in California right now include BD, Tesla, and Thermo Fisher Scientific, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. California's density of semiconductor fabs, life sciences campuses, and enterprise data centers means a particularly broad range of industries actively hiring for this role throughout the year.
Which California cities have the most service engineer jobs?
San Diego, San Francisco, and San Jose account for the largest share of service engineer openings in California. The Bay Area's concentration of semiconductor and enterprise technology headquarters drives the volume in San Jose, while Los Angeles draws openings from aerospace, medical devices, and industrial manufacturers, and San Diego's biotech and defense sectors anchor hiring in the south.
Are there remote service engineer jobs in California?
Yes, but they're rare. Service engineering is fundamentally a hands-on, on-site discipline, so most roles require physical presence at customer facilities or manufacturing sites. About 28% of service engineer openings tied to California are remote or hybrid as of September 2026, and those positions tend to involve remote diagnostics, technical support escalation, or documentation rather than field installation and repair.
How can I get hired as a service engineer in California with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is applying for field service technician or junior service engineer roles at large California-based equipment manufacturers, which frequently hire candidates with an associate degree and train them on proprietary systems. Companies like Applied Materials and Lam Research run structured new-hire technical training programs at their California campuses. Adjacent roles such as lab technician, electronics repair technician, or biomedical equipment technician provide directly transferable skills. Completing an equipment-specific certification or a California community college program in industrial electronics gives candidates a concrete edge during screening.
Where can I find and apply to service engineer jobs in California?
You can find and apply to service engineer jobs in California on Migrate Mate, which lists current California openings updated regularly. Search the available roles, find the ones that fit your background and target location, and apply directly to each position.
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