Entry Level Service Engineer Jobs
New grad service engineer jobs open doors for recent graduates and entry level candidates with zero to two years of experience, where internship work or a strong technical portfolio can carry more weight than a lengthy resume. Most openings are on-site roles across Manufacturing, Electronics & Hardware, and Technology & Software, with employers like Lam Research, Atlas Copco, and Thermo Fisher Scientific hiring at this level now.
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INTRODUCTION
As a Field Service Engineer I – Process Controls here at Honeywell, you will play a key role in providing technical support and field service to our customers, helping ensure the safe, reliable, and efficient operation of their process automation and control systems. You will work closely with customers and experienced Honeywell engineers to troubleshoot, maintain, commission, and support process control and instrumentation systems in industrial environments.
You will report directly to our Field Service Manager, and you’ll work out of our Midland, TX location with a field-based/remote work schedule and significant travel to customer sites.
In this role, you will impact customer satisfaction and operational excellence by delivering timely and effective field service solutions, supporting process control and instrumentation systems, and collaborating with customers, project teams, and engineering to address technical needs.
At Honeywell, our people leaders play a critical role in developing and supporting our employees to help them perform at their best and drive change across the company. Help to build a strong, diverse team by recruiting talent, identifying, and developing successors, driving retention and engagement, and fostering an inclusive culture.
YOU MUST HAVE
- Minimum of 2 years of experience in field service, instrumentation, electrical, automation, process controls, industrial maintenance, or a related technical field.
- Basic knowledge of process instrumentation and control systems, including pressure, temperature, flow, level, analytical instruments, and control valves.
- Experience troubleshooting electrical, instrumentation, automation, or control system equipment.
- Familiarity with PLC, DCS, HMI, or SCADA systems and basic control system concepts.
- Ability to read and interpret P&IDs, electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, loop drawings, and technical documentation.
- Experience or exposure to commissioning, startup, calibration, loop checks, preventive maintenance, or functional testing.
- Ability and willingness to travel extensively to customer sites and work in industrial environments.
- Strong commitment to safety and ability to follow customer and Honeywell safety procedures.
WE VALUE
- Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Instrumentation, Automation, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Engineering Technology, or a related technical discipline.
- Associate degree, technical certification, military training, or equivalent hands-on experience in instrumentation, electrical, automation, process controls, networking, or information technology.
- Candidates with a strong background in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Networking, or Windows environments with experience supporting SCADA, Operational Technology (OT), or Information Technology (IT) systems may also be considered.
- Experience supporting or troubleshooting SCADA, OT/IT infrastructure, industrial networks, Windows-based systems, servers, workstations, or industrial communication systems is highly valued.
- Experience with Honeywell Experion, ControlEdge, Allen-Bradley/Rockwell, Siemens, Emerson DeltaV, Schneider, Yokogawa, ABB, or similar control platforms.
- Familiarity with industrial communication protocols such as Modbus, Ethernet/IP, HART, Foundation Fieldbus, Profibus, OPC, or TCP/IP.
- Experience with calibration and troubleshooting of pressure, temperature, flow, level, analytical instruments, transmitters, and control valves.
- Experience working in oil & gas, petrochemical, refining, chemical, power generation, manufacturing, or other process industries.
- Familiarity with industrial networking, cybersecurity, OT/IT integration, and Windows-based control environments.
- Ability to work independently, learn new technologies quickly, and manage multiple service assignments.
- Strong communication and customer service skills with the ability to interact professionally with customers and field teams.
- ISA, NCCER, networking, cybersecurity, or other industrial/technical certifications are a plus.
BENEFITS OF WORKING FOR HONEYWELL
In addition to a competitive salary, leading-edge work, and developing solutions side-by-side with dedicated experts in their fields, Honeywell employees are eligible for a comprehensive benefits package. This package includes employer subsidized Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance; Short-Term and Long-Term Disability; 401(k) match, Flexible Spending Accounts, Health Savings Accounts, EAP, and Educational Assistance; Parental Leave, Paid Time Off (for vacation, personal business, sick time, and parental leave), and 12 Paid Holidays.
The application period for the job is estimated to be 40 days from the job posting date; however, this may be shortened or extended depending on business needs and the availability of qualified candidates. Job Posting Date: 09/25/2026.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Provide on-site and remote technical support for installation, startup, commissioning, maintenance, calibration, and troubleshooting of process control and instrumentation systems.
- Assist with troubleshooting PLC, DCS, HMI, SCADA, instrumentation, control valves, transmitters, and related process control equipment.
- Perform loop checks, point-to-point verification, functional testing, calibration, and system diagnostics to ensure proper operation of control systems.
- Read and interpret P&IDs, electrical schematics, loop drawings, wiring diagrams, instrument indexes, and control documentation.
- Support the installation, configuration, replacement, and maintenance of process instrumentation and control system hardware.
- Collaborate with customers, project managers, engineers, and technicians to identify and resolve technical issues.
- Assist with startup and commissioning activities at customer sites and provide technical support throughout service assignments.
- Document service activities, troubleshooting findings, equipment conditions, and recommendations in service reports.
- Follow all Honeywell and customer safety requirements while working in industrial and field environments.
- Develop technical knowledge through hands-on field experience, training, and mentoring from experienced engineers and technicians.
Honeywell Technologies is a global, pure-play automation company with a legacy of innovating to help solve the world’s most mission-critical challenges, enhancing the quality of life for people and communities around the world. We serve the building, industrial and process sectors with a broad portfolio of services, solutions and products, underpinned by our Honeywell Technologies Accelerator operating system and Honeywell Technologies Forge intelligence layer. By combining the deep domain expertise of our more than 50,000 employees with decades of data from our global installed base, we are uniquely positioned to lead the industrial sector’s transition from automation to autonomy.
Honeywell is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to age, race, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, marital status, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, nationality, sex, religion, or veteran status.
INTRODUCTION
As a Field Service Engineer I – Process Controls here at Honeywell, you will play a key role in providing technical support and field service to our customers, helping ensure the safe, reliable, and efficient operation of their process automation and control systems. You will work closely with customers and experienced Honeywell engineers to troubleshoot, maintain, commission, and support process control and instrumentation systems in industrial environments.
You will report directly to our Field Service Manager, and you’ll work out of our Midland, TX location with a field-based/remote work schedule and significant travel to customer sites.
In this role, you will impact customer satisfaction and operational excellence by delivering timely and effective field service solutions, supporting process control and instrumentation systems, and collaborating with customers, project teams, and engineering to address technical needs.
At Honeywell, our people leaders play a critical role in developing and supporting our employees to help them perform at their best and drive change across the company. Help to build a strong, diverse team by recruiting talent, identifying, and developing successors, driving retention and engagement, and fostering an inclusive culture.
YOU MUST HAVE
- Minimum of 2 years of experience in field service, instrumentation, electrical, automation, process controls, industrial maintenance, or a related technical field.
- Basic knowledge of process instrumentation and control systems, including pressure, temperature, flow, level, analytical instruments, and control valves.
- Experience troubleshooting electrical, instrumentation, automation, or control system equipment.
- Familiarity with PLC, DCS, HMI, or SCADA systems and basic control system concepts.
- Ability to read and interpret P&IDs, electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, loop drawings, and technical documentation.
- Experience or exposure to commissioning, startup, calibration, loop checks, preventive maintenance, or functional testing.
- Ability and willingness to travel extensively to customer sites and work in industrial environments.
- Strong commitment to safety and ability to follow customer and Honeywell safety procedures.
WE VALUE
- Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Instrumentation, Automation, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Engineering Technology, or a related technical discipline.
- Associate degree, technical certification, military training, or equivalent hands-on experience in instrumentation, electrical, automation, process controls, networking, or information technology.
- Candidates with a strong background in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Networking, or Windows environments with experience supporting SCADA, Operational Technology (OT), or Information Technology (IT) systems may also be considered.
- Experience supporting or troubleshooting SCADA, OT/IT infrastructure, industrial networks, Windows-based systems, servers, workstations, or industrial communication systems is highly valued.
- Experience with Honeywell Experion, ControlEdge, Allen-Bradley/Rockwell, Siemens, Emerson DeltaV, Schneider, Yokogawa, ABB, or similar control platforms.
- Familiarity with industrial communication protocols such as Modbus, Ethernet/IP, HART, Foundation Fieldbus, Profibus, OPC, or TCP/IP.
- Experience with calibration and troubleshooting of pressure, temperature, flow, level, analytical instruments, transmitters, and control valves.
- Experience working in oil & gas, petrochemical, refining, chemical, power generation, manufacturing, or other process industries.
- Familiarity with industrial networking, cybersecurity, OT/IT integration, and Windows-based control environments.
- Ability to work independently, learn new technologies quickly, and manage multiple service assignments.
- Strong communication and customer service skills with the ability to interact professionally with customers and field teams.
- ISA, NCCER, networking, cybersecurity, or other industrial/technical certifications are a plus.
BENEFITS OF WORKING FOR HONEYWELL
In addition to a competitive salary, leading-edge work, and developing solutions side-by-side with dedicated experts in their fields, Honeywell employees are eligible for a comprehensive benefits package. This package includes employer subsidized Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance; Short-Term and Long-Term Disability; 401(k) match, Flexible Spending Accounts, Health Savings Accounts, EAP, and Educational Assistance; Parental Leave, Paid Time Off (for vacation, personal business, sick time, and parental leave), and 12 Paid Holidays.
The application period for the job is estimated to be 40 days from the job posting date; however, this may be shortened or extended depending on business needs and the availability of qualified candidates. Job Posting Date: 09/25/2026.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Provide on-site and remote technical support for installation, startup, commissioning, maintenance, calibration, and troubleshooting of process control and instrumentation systems.
- Assist with troubleshooting PLC, DCS, HMI, SCADA, instrumentation, control valves, transmitters, and related process control equipment.
- Perform loop checks, point-to-point verification, functional testing, calibration, and system diagnostics to ensure proper operation of control systems.
- Read and interpret P&IDs, electrical schematics, loop drawings, wiring diagrams, instrument indexes, and control documentation.
- Support the installation, configuration, replacement, and maintenance of process instrumentation and control system hardware.
- Collaborate with customers, project managers, engineers, and technicians to identify and resolve technical issues.
- Assist with startup and commissioning activities at customer sites and provide technical support throughout service assignments.
- Document service activities, troubleshooting findings, equipment conditions, and recommendations in service reports.
- Follow all Honeywell and customer safety requirements while working in industrial and field environments.
- Develop technical knowledge through hands-on field experience, training, and mentoring from experienced engineers and technicians.
Honeywell Technologies is a global, pure-play automation company with a legacy of innovating to help solve the world’s most mission-critical challenges, enhancing the quality of life for people and communities around the world. We serve the building, industrial and process sectors with a broad portfolio of services, solutions and products, underpinned by our Honeywell Technologies Accelerator operating system and Honeywell Technologies Forge intelligence layer. By combining the deep domain expertise of our more than 50,000 employees with decades of data from our global installed base, we are uniquely positioned to lead the industrial sector’s transition from automation to autonomy.
Honeywell is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to age, race, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, marital status, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, nationality, sex, religion, or veteran status.
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Entry Level Service Engineer Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get an entry level service engineer job?
Start by building hands-on experience through internships, co-ops, or personal projects that demonstrate troubleshooting and equipment maintenance skills. Employers at this level prioritize candidates who can show they have worked with mechanical or electrical systems in any capacity. A technical degree in engineering or a related field helps, and certifications in relevant equipment or software give entry level applicants a concrete edge over other new candidates.
Which companies hire entry level service engineers?
Companies hiring entry level service engineers right now include Lam Research, Atlas Copco, and Thermo Fisher Scientific, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. At this level, hiring covers large equipment manufacturers, industrial services firms, and technology hardware companies that maintain dedicated field and depot service teams for new engineers.
Are there remote entry level service engineer jobs?
Yes, though most service engineer roles at this level involve on-site or field work. About 28% of entry level service engineer openings are remote or hybrid as of September 2026, and those positions tend to be in technical support, remote diagnostics, or customer-facing troubleshooting rather than hands-on installation or repair work.
Are these new grad service engineer jobs?
Yes, many postings in this category are new grad and junior roles designed for recent graduates with little or no professional experience. A new grad friendly posting typically welcomes zero to two years of experience and accepts internships, academic projects, or a portfolio in place of full-time work history. Look for language like "entry level," "new graduate," or "will train" in the job description.
Which industries hire the most entry level service engineers?
Entry Level service engineer roles concentrate in Manufacturing, Electronics & Hardware, and Technology & Software, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. These sectors drive consistent hiring at this level because their products require ongoing installation, commissioning, and maintenance support that companies staff with junior engineers they can train on proprietary systems.