Service Engineer Jobs in Los Angeles, CA
Service engineer jobs in Los Angeles are concentrated across aerospace and defense, industrial automation, and medical device manufacturing, with strong clusters in El Segundo, Torrance, and the South Bay corridor. Employers hiring right now include Thermo Fisher Scientific, 626, and Emsar. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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Equipment Management Service and Repair – EMSAR, headquartered in Wilmington, Ohio, 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
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.
- Provide intermediate level of engineer support and service work.
- Responsible for following quality practices specified by EMSAR and product vendors.
- 25% of daily duties include managing/completing assigned work orders in Emsar's Computerized Management System platform, Servicemax.
- Performs additional duties as needed and/or assigned by supervisor/manager
- 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.
- May operate onsite to dedicated client facility.
- May provide on the job support to entry-level technicians.
- Supports and applies appropriate quality system processes.
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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Who's Hiring
- Thermo Fisher Scientific2

- 6261

- Emsar1

- IQVIA1

- TikTok1

Top Industries Hiring
- Consulting & Professional Services4
- Science & Research2
- Technology & Software2
- Manufacturing1
- Medical Devices1
Service Engineer Jobs in Los Angeles: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a service engineer job in Los Angeles?
Focus your search on the sectors that hire most heavily in Los Angeles: aerospace and defense contractors in El Segundo and Torrance, medical device and life sciences firms along the I-405 corridor, and industrial automation companies in the South Bay. Candidates who can show hands-on field experience with complex equipment stand out, and familiarity with aerospace or FDA-regulated environments gives a real edge in this market.
Which companies hire service engineers in Los Angeles?
Employers hiring service engineers in Los Angeles right now include Thermo Fisher Scientific, 626, and Emsar, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of June 2026. Los Angeles draws a broad mix of large defense primes, regional medical device manufacturers, and industrial equipment distributors, all of which maintain dedicated field service teams.
Are there remote service engineer jobs in Los Angeles?
Yes, though remote availability is limited for this role since most service engineer work involves on-site equipment installation, maintenance, or troubleshooting. About 29% of service engineer openings tied to Los Angeles are remote or hybrid as of June 2026, and those tend to be in technical support, applications engineering, or pre-sales roles rather than hands-on field positions.
How can I get a service engineer job in Los Angeles with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path in Los Angeles is through field service technician or junior applications engineer roles at regional equipment distributors and mid-size defense subcontractors in the South Bay and Long Beach areas. Many of those employers promote from within once technicians demonstrate systems knowledge. Associate-level roles at Los Angeles-area medical device companies are also a strong starting point, especially for candidates with biomedical or electrical coursework.
Which industries hire the most service engineers in Los Angeles?
Los Angeles service engineer roles concentrate in Consulting & Professional Services, Science & Research, and Technology & Software, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of June 2026. The region's deep aerospace and defense base, combined with a large cluster of medical device and industrial automation firms, keeps demand for service engineers consistently active across those sectors.
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