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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San Jose, United States of America | Part time | Field-based | R1563230
Our MedTech Field Service Technicians and Engineers experience a unique opportunity employ their technical experience by collaborating with healthcare professionals and leading technical initiatives in medical device technology. You will be responsible for leading a team installing, updating and performing services as needed for medical devices including infusion pumps and batteries in hospitals across the United States, while delivering exceptional customer service. This is a great opportunity for you to advance your technical skills in the medical device industry! Please Note: This is a 100% travel position. Regional and National travel required.
What you will be doing in the role:
- Provide ongoing communication and customer support to on-site hospital staff.
- Organizing, testing, and updating medical devices, installing, and configuring hardware, software, and network products.
- Conduct routine checks and records data from product tests after installation and configuration.
- Document and submit daily data while maintaining high standards of product support quality documentation.
- Full-time commitment requires travel locally, regionally, and nationally.
- Assignment-based schedule with 40 hour commitment per week and overtime as needed.
You will have an opportunity to travel, grow, and expand into new opportunities while earning supplemental income and learning the medical device industry.
Job Requirements:
- Associate degree, or equivalent military training programs, or equivalent biomedical or technical field service experience. (3-5 years field experience)
- Strong computer skills with the ability to troubleshoot project setup, technical issues, and closeouts remotely within multiple software programs.
- Professional business acumen and effective communication skills required.
- Self-motivated individual who can work independently or collaboratively within a team, required.
- Strong time management and organizational skills to ensure on-time completion of project assignments.
- An active and unrestricted driver license, and a personal vehicle for local work-related assignments.
- Ability to sit and stand for long periods of time and lift up to 70 pounds, required.
- Ability to clear hospital vendor credentialing requirements, including providing proof of vaccination status is required or willing to obtain if offered role.
- Position may/will require up to date immunizations.
Travel Requirement:
- Full-time commitment with travel flexibility.
- Assignment-based schedule with 40+ hour commitment per week. Travel nationally to support customer needs. There is not a guarantee of 40+ hours per week in this role, but it is the ask.
- Driving is considered a business requirement for this role. Candidates must possess a valid driver’s license and will be subject to a review of their driving record prior to hire.
- Personal vehicle required for job-related assignments up to 3 hours from home.
- Located within 1 hour of a major airport.
- Travel, and your time traveling is paid.
Preferred Attributes:
- Background in biomedical, networking, military, or field-based technician roles
- Experience working in a technical role within a healthcare environment.
- Strong computer skills and comfort with troubleshooting with Microsoft Office applications, including Outlook, Excel, Word, and OneNote, etc.
IQVIA MedTech CFS takes the approach to helping customers drive healthcare forward in this challenging and fast-paced environment. We help customers accelerate results, improve patient outcomes, and unleash new opportunities.
Benefits: This position is not eligible for our Medical Benefits.
Vaccine/Immunization/Hospital Credentialing Requirement: A required function of this job requires individuals to enter various healthcare facilities. Thus, upon selection, individuals must complete healthcare facility credentialing process. To obtain credentials, individuals must meet the immunization requirements specified by the facility. Individuals are typically required to have completed/up to date: Measles, Mumps & Rubella vaccine, Varicella (chicken pox) vaccine, Negative Tuberculosis (TB) Test, Tetanus, Diphtheria & Pertussis (Tdap) vaccine, Hepatitis B vaccine, Influenza vaccine (seasonal), and COVID-19 vaccine primary series (heavily enforced by most facilities, some require booster(s)). Please note, IQVIA complies with all applicable laws regarding reasonable accommodations or exemptions for religious, medical, or other legally protected reasons, however, our client’s requirements may supersede this.
- Please note: Due to the nature of this role, it is not eligible for Visa sponsorship.
IQVIA is a leading global provider of clinical research services, commercial insights and healthcare intelligence to the life sciences and healthcare industries. We create intelligent connections to accelerate the development and commercialization of innovative medical treatments to help improve patient outcomes and population health worldwide. Learn more at https://jobs.iqvia.com
IQVIA is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other status protected by applicable law. https://jobs.iqvia.com/eoe
IQVIA is committed to integrity in our hiring process and maintains a zero tolerance policy for candidate fraud. All information and credentials submitted in your application must be truthful and complete. Any false statements, misrepresentations, or material omissions during the recruitment process will result in immediate disqualification of your application, or termination of employment if discovered later, in accordance with applicable law. We appreciate your honesty and professionalism.
The potential base pay range for this role is $27.00 - $32.00 per hour. The actual base pay offered may vary based on a number of factors including job-related qualifications such as knowledge, skills, education, and experience; location; and/or schedule (full or part-time). Dependent on the position offered, incentive plans, bonuses, and/or other forms of compensation may be offered, in addition to a range of health and welfare and/or other benefits.Where you'll work
Field-based
You’ll work where the action is — out in the field, directly engaging with our customers, sites or partners. Field-based roles offer the opportunity to build relationships face-to-face, gain real-world insights and make a tangible impact.
Culture
Culture at IQVIA is built on a shared belief: that when people are empowered with better data, smarter technology and deeper expertise, they can change what’s possible for patients. Across every team and every corner of the globe, you’ll find colleagues who genuinely care — about the mission and about each other. That’s what makes this a place where people tend to stay, grow and do the best work of their careers.
San Jose, United States of America | Part time | Field-based | R1563230
Our MedTech Field Service Technicians and Engineers experience a unique opportunity employ their technical experience by collaborating with healthcare professionals and leading technical initiatives in medical device technology. You will be responsible for leading a team installing, updating and performing services as needed for medical devices including infusion pumps and batteries in hospitals across the United States, while delivering exceptional customer service. This is a great opportunity for you to advance your technical skills in the medical device industry! Please Note: This is a 100% travel position. Regional and National travel required.
What you will be doing in the role:
- Provide ongoing communication and customer support to on-site hospital staff.
- Organizing, testing, and updating medical devices, installing, and configuring hardware, software, and network products.
- Conduct routine checks and records data from product tests after installation and configuration.
- Document and submit daily data while maintaining high standards of product support quality documentation.
- Full-time commitment requires travel locally, regionally, and nationally.
- Assignment-based schedule with 40 hour commitment per week and overtime as needed.
You will have an opportunity to travel, grow, and expand into new opportunities while earning supplemental income and learning the medical device industry.
Job Requirements:
- Associate degree, or equivalent military training programs, or equivalent biomedical or technical field service experience. (3-5 years field experience)
- Strong computer skills with the ability to troubleshoot project setup, technical issues, and closeouts remotely within multiple software programs.
- Professional business acumen and effective communication skills required.
- Self-motivated individual who can work independently or collaboratively within a team, required.
- Strong time management and organizational skills to ensure on-time completion of project assignments.
- An active and unrestricted driver license, and a personal vehicle for local work-related assignments.
- Ability to sit and stand for long periods of time and lift up to 70 pounds, required.
- Ability to clear hospital vendor credentialing requirements, including providing proof of vaccination status is required or willing to obtain if offered role.
- Position may/will require up to date immunizations.
Travel Requirement:
- Full-time commitment with travel flexibility.
- Assignment-based schedule with 40+ hour commitment per week. Travel nationally to support customer needs. There is not a guarantee of 40+ hours per week in this role, but it is the ask.
- Driving is considered a business requirement for this role. Candidates must possess a valid driver’s license and will be subject to a review of their driving record prior to hire.
- Personal vehicle required for job-related assignments up to 3 hours from home.
- Located within 1 hour of a major airport.
- Travel, and your time traveling is paid.
Preferred Attributes:
- Background in biomedical, networking, military, or field-based technician roles
- Experience working in a technical role within a healthcare environment.
- Strong computer skills and comfort with troubleshooting with Microsoft Office applications, including Outlook, Excel, Word, and OneNote, etc.
IQVIA MedTech CFS takes the approach to helping customers drive healthcare forward in this challenging and fast-paced environment. We help customers accelerate results, improve patient outcomes, and unleash new opportunities.
Benefits: This position is not eligible for our Medical Benefits.
Vaccine/Immunization/Hospital Credentialing Requirement: A required function of this job requires individuals to enter various healthcare facilities. Thus, upon selection, individuals must complete healthcare facility credentialing process. To obtain credentials, individuals must meet the immunization requirements specified by the facility. Individuals are typically required to have completed/up to date: Measles, Mumps & Rubella vaccine, Varicella (chicken pox) vaccine, Negative Tuberculosis (TB) Test, Tetanus, Diphtheria & Pertussis (Tdap) vaccine, Hepatitis B vaccine, Influenza vaccine (seasonal), and COVID-19 vaccine primary series (heavily enforced by most facilities, some require booster(s)). Please note, IQVIA complies with all applicable laws regarding reasonable accommodations or exemptions for religious, medical, or other legally protected reasons, however, our client’s requirements may supersede this.
- Please note: Due to the nature of this role, it is not eligible for Visa sponsorship.
IQVIA is a leading global provider of clinical research services, commercial insights and healthcare intelligence to the life sciences and healthcare industries. We create intelligent connections to accelerate the development and commercialization of innovative medical treatments to help improve patient outcomes and population health worldwide. Learn more at https://jobs.iqvia.com
IQVIA is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other status protected by applicable law. https://jobs.iqvia.com/eoe
IQVIA is committed to integrity in our hiring process and maintains a zero tolerance policy for candidate fraud. All information and credentials submitted in your application must be truthful and complete. Any false statements, misrepresentations, or material omissions during the recruitment process will result in immediate disqualification of your application, or termination of employment if discovered later, in accordance with applicable law. We appreciate your honesty and professionalism.
The potential base pay range for this role is $27.00 - $32.00 per hour. The actual base pay offered may vary based on a number of factors including job-related qualifications such as knowledge, skills, education, and experience; location; and/or schedule (full or part-time). Dependent on the position offered, incentive plans, bonuses, and/or other forms of compensation may be offered, in addition to a range of health and welfare and/or other benefits.Where you'll work
Field-based
You’ll work where the action is — out in the field, directly engaging with our customers, sites or partners. Field-based roles offer the opportunity to build relationships face-to-face, gain real-world insights and make a tangible impact.
Culture
Culture at IQVIA is built on a shared belief: that when people are empowered with better data, smarter technology and deeper expertise, they can change what’s possible for patients. Across every team and every corner of the globe, you’ll find colleagues who genuinely care — about the mission and about each other. That’s what makes this a place where people tend to stay, grow and do the best work of their careers.
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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 Tesla, Thermo Fisher Scientific, and Amazon, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 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?
Los Angeles, 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 31% of service engineer openings tied to California are remote or hybrid as of August 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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