Service Engineer Jobs in Houston, TX
Service Engineer jobs in Houston, Texas are in strong demand, concentrated in the Energy Corridor, Greenway Plaza, and the Texas Medical Center across oil and gas, industrial automation, and medical equipment sectors. Employers hiring right now include ABB, Honeywell, and Emerson. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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John Crane, a business of Smiths Group, is a global leader in mission-critical flow control solutions for energy and process industries that enable efficient and sustainable operations. Our products include mechanical seals and systems, couplings, bearings, filtration systems, and predictive digital monitoring technologies.
We have a global network of more than 200 sites in over 50 countries and employ more than 6,000 people worldwide. We partner with our customers to help them keep their operations safe, reduce downtime, improve efficiency, and meet the latest environmental standards.
Job Description
The Reliability Engineer is part of the Service Delivery Office (SDO) and responsible for providing technical support to the organisation in the life cycle (Initiation, Planning, Executing, Monitoring, and Closing) of John Crane’s reliability projects across the region.
The Engineer will consult with the customer to identify needs to improve reliability performance and work alongside the business development team to develop aligned value propositions. The Engineer will manage the execution of each project, working alongside the Contract Manager, on-site teams and local sales teams.
Responsibilities include but no limited to the following:
- Conducts Reliability Contracts feasibility studies and Implementation
- Develop, or facilitate, the implementation of the asset reliability vision, strategy, and roadmap for wet sealed equipment
- Develop procedures that help achieve the desired reliability standards
- Provide expert technical guidance to CREs in the application of reliability methodologies, including Reliability Analysis: Performing root cause analysis (RCA), failure modes and effects analysis (FMEA/FMECA), fault tree analysis (FTA).
- Development of asset register and install base (all mechanical sealed equipment and other JC products)
- Co-ordinate with key internal stakeholders to setup up the infrastructure for a seal reliability program
- Provide data management support i.e. ServiceMax records, utilizing customer CMMS and records data.
- Engaging and Influencing key stakeholders from client leadership teams to technicians
- Develop proposals to address client reliability challenges, including method of work statements.
Qualifications
- Mechanical or Industrial Engineer required.
- Minimum 4 years’ experience.
- Recognised engineering qualification or equivalent experience primarily working with rotating equipment and CMRP is preferred.
- Demonstrated experience in the following: Application of Reliability methodologies including prioritization, RCM, FMEA/FMECA, RCA, reliability statistical analysis; Maintenance Management practices and systems, in asset intensive and high hazard industry sectors; and Maintenance Management Systems languages: English (other languages beneficial)
- Preferred knowledge in the following: Inventory Optimisation, Condition Based Maintenance; and ISO 14224 and ISO 55000 series
- Effective communication skills both verbal and written
- Experience working in a diverse environment with a global company is a plus.
Compensation commensurate with experience
Additional Information
All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
We believe that different perspectives and backgrounds are what make a company flourish. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment regardless of color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, economic status, disability, age, or any other legally protected characteristics. We are proud to be an inclusive company with values grounded in equality and ethics, where we celebrate, support, and embrace diversity.
At no time during the hiring process will Smiths Group, nor any of our recruitment partners ever request payment to enable participation – including, but not limited to, interviews or testing. Avoid fraudulent requests by applying jobs directly through our career’s website (Careers - Smiths Group plc)
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- Accenture9

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Service Engineer Jobs in Houston: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a service engineer job in Houston?
The strongest path in Houston is targeting the city's dominant industries: oil and gas equipment, industrial machinery, and medical devices. Employers in the Energy Corridor and along the Ship Channel prioritize hands-on field experience with specific equipment platforms, so certifications tied to the machinery you'll service matter more than a generic resume. Candidates who can demonstrate familiarity with Houston's refinery, petrochemical, or healthcare infrastructure move to the top of the shortlist.
Which companies hire service engineers in Houston?
Employers hiring service engineers in Houston right now include ABB, Honeywell, and Emerson, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. Houston's market skews toward large industrial original equipment manufacturers, energy services firms, and hospital systems, all of which maintain dedicated field service teams.
Are there remote service engineer jobs in Houston?
Yes, though remote availability is limited for service engineers because most roles involve on-site equipment installation, maintenance, or troubleshooting. About 50% of service engineer openings tied to Houston are remote or hybrid as of September 2026, and those positions tend to be in technical support, applications engineering, or software-driven diagnostic roles rather than field service.
How can I get a service engineer job in Houston with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry point in Houston is a field service technician or junior applications engineer role with an industrial equipment manufacturer or energy services company in the Energy Corridor. Employers such as large oilfield services firms and medical device distributors regularly hire entry-level candidates from community college technical programs or associate-degree backgrounds. Building proficiency on a specific platform, such as rotating equipment, HVAC systems, or imaging hardware, and pairing it with a relevant CompTIA or manufacturer certification gives local candidates a concrete edge.
Which industries hire the most service engineers in Houston?
Houston service engineer roles concentrate in Manufacturing, Technology & Software, and Electronics & Hardware, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. Houston's position as the global hub for energy services, combined with the Texas Medical Center's scale and the region's heavy manufacturing base, drives consistent demand across all three sectors.
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