Field Engineer

Practical Applications, Inc. • Woburn, MA

13h • Onsite

About The Position

We are seeking an experienced Field Engineer to design, service, troubleshoot, and repair industrial water and water treatment systems supporting manufacturing, processing, and industrial operations. This role is ideal for a hands-on engineer who thrives in plant environments and understands the importance of system reliability, safety, and production uptime.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Chemical, Environmental, Electrical) or equivalent industrial field experience
• 8–10 years of experience with industrial water or process systems
• Strong hands-on troubleshooting skills in operating facilities
• Experience working in manufacturing plants or industrial environments
• Ability to read P&IDs, electrical schematics, and mechanical drawings
• Comfortable working independently in the field and responding to urgent issues
• Strong communication skills with both technical and non-technical stakeholders

Nice To Haves

• RO, DI, membrane, and high-purity water systems
• Cooling tower and boiler water treatment
• PLCs, instrumentation, sensors, and control panels
• Commissioning, system upgrades, and retrofits
• Experience supporting regulated or critical production processes

Responsibilities

• Design and configure industrial water treatment and process systems for manufacturing and industrial facilities
• Install, commission, and optimize systems supporting production operations
• Troubleshoot mechanical, electrical, and process issues to minimize downtime
• Service and repair pumps, filtration, RO, DI, softening, cooling water, boiler feed, and wastewater systems
• Analyze system performance and water quality data to improve efficiency and reliability
• Work directly with plant engineers, maintenance teams, and operations staff
• Provide on-site technical support, training, and system documentation
• Maintain accurate service reports, root-cause analyses, and maintenance records
• Follow plant safety procedures, lockout/tagout, and environmental compliance requirements

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Number of Employees: 1-10 employees