Service Engineer Jobs in South Carolina
Service engineer jobs in South Carolina are consistently active, with strong demand concentrated in advanced manufacturing, automotive systems, and industrial equipment sectors at levels from field technician to senior applications engineer. The largest hiring markets are Greenville, Columbia, and Charleston, where anchor employers like Michelin, Bosch, and Siemens have long-established operations and recurring openings. The most in-demand specialties in South Carolina are precision equipment maintenance, automation systems, and HVAC and mechanical systems service. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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Top employerScientific Research Corporation
Top cityNorth Charleston, SC
Cities hiring14
Work type45% On-site
Top industryStaffing
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Field Service Engineer, Injection Molding
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Krauss-Maffei Corporation
Field Service Engineer, Injection Molding
North, South Carolina
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Field Service Engineer
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Broetje Automation
Field Service Engineer
Charleston, South Carolina
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Field Service Engineer III, IOMS
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Thermo Fisher Scientific
Field Service Engineer III, IOMS
South Carolina
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Field Service Engineer
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HP
Field Service Engineer
South Carolina
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Field Service Engineer - Anderson, SC
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Atlas Copco Group
Field Service Engineer - Anderson, SC
Anderson, South Carolina
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Field Service Engineer, Injection Molding
Krauss-Maffei Corporation·North, South Carolina
Job functions:
Hybrid
High school diploma or GED
Job Description
From a pioneer to a market leader in the US-
Krauss Maffei celebrated its 185th anniversary in 2023. Since it's subsidiary began operating in the US in 1966, KMC has become one of the leading manufacturers of plastics processing machines on the North American market. KMC now very successfully supports numerous customers in the US - many of whom are long-standing - in all three technologies including injection molding machinery, reaction process machinery, and extrusion machinery, as well as integrated automation solutions.
***Applicants should live in the midwest, preferably in IL.***
Summary
Provide technical support and troubleshooting service to customers over the phone, virtually, and at their facilities to install, repair, and optimize KraussMaffei equipment.
Essential Responsibilities
- Systematically and efficiently analyze, troubleshoot, and restore function to KraussMaffei equipment.
- Commission KraussMaffei equipment and follow standard procedures to ensure customer satisfaction and successful handoff.
- Review work completed, costs, time, and additional work identified while on site with manager and customer as needed.
- Create thorough and detailed service reports that include description of visit, work completed, costs, time, and additional work identified.
- Conduct customer training relating to the operation and maintenance of KraussMaffei equipment and products.
- Lead and train less experienced service personnel as needed.
- Follow standardized procedures.
- Collect requisite information to create standardized procedures when opportunities are identified.
Behavioral Performance Expectations
- Lives our Values, Customer Focus, Collaborates – Considers actions, behavior, and communication to foster a positive outcome regardless of situation and audience. Follows up with customer to ensure satisfaction before departing jobsite. Shares information with others. Encourages unity rather than “us vs. them” thinking in self and others.
- Self-Development and Situational Adaptability – Works with manager and team to ensure success on the job by having necessary tools, materials, training, and guidance to execute work safely and correctly. Maintains composure and patience when new opportunity presents itself and views those situations as chance to learn and grow. Takes initiative with manager to participate in, and is committed to, training programs.
- Decision Quality and Drives Results – Make decisions that build trust and open communication with customers and team. Knows when to act independently and when to escalate issues.
Job Specific Competencies
- Time Management
- Ability to work collaboratively with local and cross functional technical teams
- Effective verbal & written communication skills to support positive outcomes
- Ability to read hydraulic and electrical schematics as well as navigate OEM documentation
- Practical competency in safe mechanical/electrical tool use (hand and torque wrenches, calipers, multimeter, power tools, air tools, hydraulic testing equipment)
- Ability to operate lifting equipment such as forklifts, scissor-lifts and other mobile lifts
- Understands equipment function: Able to identify equipment functional locations and state general equipment functions for injection molding machine sub-assemblies (clamp unit, plasticizing unit, injection unit, hydraulic unit, and robots)
- Basic knowledge of electrical components (480V/220V, fuses, relays, contactors, motors)
- Basic knowledge of PLC programming and function (Allen Bradley, Sigmatek)
- Basic understanding of mechanical assemblies (conveyors, sprockets, belts, pulleys, gearboxes, centrifugal pumps, vacuum pumps)
- Basic knowledge of pneumatic conveying and troubleshooting (controls, actuators, or valves)
Supervisory Responsibility
This position has no supervisory responsibilities.
Work Environment
This job operates primarily at KM customer’s sites, although some technical support may be provided from the home office as directed by management. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to moving mechanical parts and forklifts. The noise level in the work environment can be loud. While on site, field service engineers are required to adhere to customer requirements for identification, safety, PPE, and all GMP’s.
Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- The employee is regularly required to talk and hear. This position is very active and requires standing, walking, bending, kneeling, stooping, crouching, crawling, and climbing all day.
- The employee must frequently lift and/or move items over 50 pounds.
- Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.
- Ability to work in a constant state of alertness required.
Expected Hours of Work
This is an hourly, non-exempt, full-time position with standard working days/hours of Monday through Friday, 8am to 5pm with paid overtime as necessary to complete required tasks. Actual working hours may vary based on needs of customers.
Travel
Travel is significant, primarily in a multi-regional area and during the business day, although out-of-the-area and overnight travel is very frequent. Travel to Germany or other international locations, while not likely, is possible for training/conferences. Approximate travel is 80%.
Required Education and Experience
- Successful completion of high school, or equivalent
- 3-5 years of related experienced in a manufacturing environment or technical field
- Competency in workflow software (MS Office, Innosoft, Concur, SAP)
Why work for KraussMaffei?
- Remote hybrid work schedule
- Global visibility and training opportunities
- Top notch medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Short and long-term disability coverage
- Generous 401k match and immediate 100% employee contribution vesting
- Start with 3 weeks of PTO
- 11 paid holidays and December holidays shutdown
- Up to $10,000/year in tuition reimbursement
- Certification and professional membership sponsorships
- Big name supplier discounts
- AVI MarketC and entertainment in break room
Krauss-Maffei Corporation is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.
- This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Other duties, responsibilities and activities may change or be assigned at any time with or without notice.
Krauss-Maffei Corporation
Field Service Engineer, Injection Molding
North, South Carolina
New 6h ago
Job functions:
Hybrid
High school diploma or GED
Job Description
From a pioneer to a market leader in the US-
Krauss Maffei celebrated its 185th anniversary in 2023. Since it's subsidiary began operating in the US in 1966, KMC has become one of the leading manufacturers of plastics processing machines on the North American market. KMC now very successfully supports numerous customers in the US - many of whom are long-standing - in all three technologies including injection molding machinery, reaction process machinery, and extrusion machinery, as well as integrated automation solutions.
***Applicants should live in the midwest, preferably in IL.***
Summary
Provide technical support and troubleshooting service to customers over the phone, virtually, and at their facilities to install, repair, and optimize KraussMaffei equipment.
Essential Responsibilities
- Systematically and efficiently analyze, troubleshoot, and restore function to KraussMaffei equipment.
- Commission KraussMaffei equipment and follow standard procedures to ensure customer satisfaction and successful handoff.
- Review work completed, costs, time, and additional work identified while on site with manager and customer as needed.
- Create thorough and detailed service reports that include description of visit, work completed, costs, time, and additional work identified.
- Conduct customer training relating to the operation and maintenance of KraussMaffei equipment and products.
- Lead and train less experienced service personnel as needed.
- Follow standardized procedures.
- Collect requisite information to create standardized procedures when opportunities are identified.
Behavioral Performance Expectations
- Lives our Values, Customer Focus, Collaborates – Considers actions, behavior, and communication to foster a positive outcome regardless of situation and audience. Follows up with customer to ensure satisfaction before departing jobsite. Shares information with others. Encourages unity rather than “us vs. them” thinking in self and others.
- Self-Development and Situational Adaptability – Works with manager and team to ensure success on the job by having necessary tools, materials, training, and guidance to execute work safely and correctly. Maintains composure and patience when new opportunity presents itself and views those situations as chance to learn and grow. Takes initiative with manager to participate in, and is committed to, training programs.
- Decision Quality and Drives Results – Make decisions that build trust and open communication with customers and team. Knows when to act independently and when to escalate issues.
Job Specific Competencies
- Time Management
- Ability to work collaboratively with local and cross functional technical teams
- Effective verbal & written communication skills to support positive outcomes
- Ability to read hydraulic and electrical schematics as well as navigate OEM documentation
- Practical competency in safe mechanical/electrical tool use (hand and torque wrenches, calipers, multimeter, power tools, air tools, hydraulic testing equipment)
- Ability to operate lifting equipment such as forklifts, scissor-lifts and other mobile lifts
- Understands equipment function: Able to identify equipment functional locations and state general equipment functions for injection molding machine sub-assemblies (clamp unit, plasticizing unit, injection unit, hydraulic unit, and robots)
- Basic knowledge of electrical components (480V/220V, fuses, relays, contactors, motors)
- Basic knowledge of PLC programming and function (Allen Bradley, Sigmatek)
- Basic understanding of mechanical assemblies (conveyors, sprockets, belts, pulleys, gearboxes, centrifugal pumps, vacuum pumps)
- Basic knowledge of pneumatic conveying and troubleshooting (controls, actuators, or valves)
Supervisory Responsibility
This position has no supervisory responsibilities.
Work Environment
This job operates primarily at KM customer’s sites, although some technical support may be provided from the home office as directed by management. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to moving mechanical parts and forklifts. The noise level in the work environment can be loud. While on site, field service engineers are required to adhere to customer requirements for identification, safety, PPE, and all GMP’s.
Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- The employee is regularly required to talk and hear. This position is very active and requires standing, walking, bending, kneeling, stooping, crouching, crawling, and climbing all day.
- The employee must frequently lift and/or move items over 50 pounds.
- Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.
- Ability to work in a constant state of alertness required.
Expected Hours of Work
This is an hourly, non-exempt, full-time position with standard working days/hours of Monday through Friday, 8am to 5pm with paid overtime as necessary to complete required tasks. Actual working hours may vary based on needs of customers.
Travel
Travel is significant, primarily in a multi-regional area and during the business day, although out-of-the-area and overnight travel is very frequent. Travel to Germany or other international locations, while not likely, is possible for training/conferences. Approximate travel is 80%.
Required Education and Experience
- Successful completion of high school, or equivalent
- 3-5 years of related experienced in a manufacturing environment or technical field
- Competency in workflow software (MS Office, Innosoft, Concur, SAP)
Why work for KraussMaffei?
- Remote hybrid work schedule
- Global visibility and training opportunities
- Top notch medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Short and long-term disability coverage
- Generous 401k match and immediate 100% employee contribution vesting
- Start with 3 weeks of PTO
- 11 paid holidays and December holidays shutdown
- Up to $10,000/year in tuition reimbursement
- Certification and professional membership sponsorships
- Big name supplier discounts
- AVI MarketC and entertainment in break room
Krauss-Maffei Corporation is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.
- This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Other duties, responsibilities and activities may change or be assigned at any time with or without notice.
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A snapshot from current South Carolina openings, updated as new roles post.
Who's Hiring
Top Industries Hiring
- Staffing & Recruiting
- Healthcare & Medical Services
What South Carolina Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in service engineer jobs across South Carolina.
- Associate or bachelor's degree in mechanical, electrical, or related engineering technology
- Hands-on experience diagnosing and repairing industrial or commercial equipment
- Ability to read technical schematics, wiring diagrams, and mechanical drawings
- Valid driver's license with a clean record for field service travel across South Carolina
- Experience with PLC controls, automation systems, or HVAC equipment preferred
- Strong written and verbal communication skills for customer-facing service calls
Service Engineer Jobs in South Carolina: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a service engineer in South Carolina?
Most service engineer roles in South Carolina require at minimum an associate degree in engineering technology, mechanical, or electrical systems, though many employers prefer a bachelor's degree. For roles involving HVAC or refrigeration work, South Carolina requires licensure through the South Carolina Department of Labor, Licensing and Regulation. Entry-level candidates typically start in field technician or equipment support roles with manufacturers or industrial services firms before advancing to a service engineer title.
Which companies hire service engineers in South Carolina?
Employers hiring service engineers in South Carolina right now include Scientific Research Corporation, Atlas Copco, and HP, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. South Carolina's concentration of automotive and advanced manufacturing plants, particularly in the Upstate region, means sustained demand for service engineers across a wide range of equipment and systems.
Which South Carolina cities have the most service engineer jobs?
North Charleston, Greenville, and South Carolina have the most service engineer openings in South Carolina. Greenville leads because of the dense cluster of manufacturing and automotive suppliers in the Upstate corridor, while Columbia's government, utilities, and healthcare infrastructure drives demand, and Charleston's port-related industrial operations and growing aerospace and defense presence account for openings in the Lowcountry.
Are there remote service engineer jobs in South Carolina?
Yes, but they're rare. Most service engineer work is inherently hands-on, requiring on-site equipment diagnosis, installation, or repair. About 55% of service engineer openings tied to South Carolina are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, and those tend to be limited to applications engineering, technical support, or pre-sales roles where no direct equipment contact is required.
How can I get hired as a service engineer in South Carolina with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is through a field technician or equipment support role at one of South Carolina's large manufacturing or industrial services employers, where on-the-job training is common. Michelin and Bosch operations in the Upstate regularly onboard technical graduates from programs at Greenville Technical College and Midlands Technical College. Completing an associate degree in industrial technology and earning an EPA Section 608 certification for refrigerants gives candidates a measurable edge when applying for entry-level service roles.
Where can I find and apply to service engineer jobs in South Carolina?
You can find and apply to service engineer jobs in South Carolina on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings across the state. Find roles that match your background and apply directly to the ones that fit.
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