Field Mechanical Engineer

Swagelok Northwest (US) • Milwaukie, OR

9h • Hybrid

About The Position

Join Us in Solving Real-World Engineering Challenges—Where Innovation Meets Impact
Are you an engineer who thrives beyond the desk—someone who wants to see your expertise come to life in the field and make a measurable difference? As a Field Mechanical Engineer, you’ll step into a dynamic role where you don’t just design solutions—you deliver them, side-by-side with customers, in real-world environments.
In this position, you’ll become a trusted technical advisor, working directly with industry leaders to optimize critical fluid systems. You’ll tackle complex challenges, uncover opportunities for improvement, and implement innovative, high-impact solutions using Swagelok’s industry-leading products and services. Every day offers a new puzzle to solve, a system to improve, and a customer to empower.
This role is ideal for engineers who are:
Curious and driven to dig deeper and uncover better solutions
Hands-on problem solvers who enjoy translating theory into real-world performance
Collaborative leaders who can bring teams together to achieve results
Customer-focused professionals who take pride in building relationships and delivering value
You’ll gain exposure to diverse industries, cutting-edge applications, and meaningful projects—while developing both your technical expertise and business acumen. From designing system improvements and leading cross-functional initiatives to training customers and influencing product innovation, your contributions will directly shape outcomes.
If you’re ready to take ownership of your work, travel beyond the ordinary, and play a pivotal role in optimizing critical systems that keep industries running, we want to hear from you.
Make an impact where it matters most—out in the field.
Work Location: For the first 9-12 months we want you come to the office located at 2515 SE Mailwell Drive, Milwaukie, OR 97222 when you are not at a customer site. After training there is a possibility of a hybrid remote work schedule.

Requirements

• Bachelors in mechanical engineering, Chemical Engineering, or a related field, required.
• Strong knowledge of fluid mechanics, fluid dynamics, and fluid system components commonly found in gas and liquid applications.
• Familiarity with various manufacturing processes and equipment.
• Knowledge of industry standards and regulations related to fluid systems.
• Problem-solving and innovative thinking: Ability to think creatively, identify solutions, and implement novel approaches to optimize fluid systems.
• Ability to interpret customer applications and technical specifications.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills to effectively collaborate with cross-functional teams and communicate technical concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to build personal and team-based relationships with all levels of associates.
• Willingness to travel frequently to customer sites, sometimes internationally, to support optimization projects and provide on-site technical assistance.
• Strong focus on precision and accuracy in solution design, implementation, and documentation.
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment, collaborate with diverse stakeholders, and contribute to the overall success of optimization projects.
• Perform an annual visual acuity assessment to determine certification status.
• Proficiency in using Microsoft Office Suite.
• Proficiency using 3D CAD software (SolidWorks).
• Use of mechanical tools to build assemblies.

Nice To Haves

• Masters Degree in mechanical engineering, Chemical Engineering, or a related field, preferred.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in optimizing fluid systems, preferred.
• Minimum of 3 years interacting closely with customers, preferred.

Responsibilities

• Work alongside customers in the field to identify and implement innovative solutions to optimize fluid systems and the use of Swagelok products and services.
• Collaborate and lead cross-functional teams to drive improvements, enhance system performance, and ensure efficient and reliable operation of fluid systems.
• Lead efforts to effectively provide services to customers.
• Support Custom Solutions operations through P&ID development, BOM development and technical support.
• Works onsite and engages with the customer to drive sales of products and services.
• Solution discovery: Proactively identify areas for optimization and improvement within both existing and to-be-built customer fluid systems.
• Collaborative problem-solving: Collaborate with equipment engineers, process specialists, and other stakeholders to drive cross-functional problem-solving initiatives and address challenges related to customer fluid systems.
• Drive innovation and solve complex challenges in fluid systems by analyzing performance, designing Swagelok-based enhancements, and implementing data-driven monitoring for continuous optimization.
• Documentation and reporting: Maintain comprehensive documentation of optimization activities, including findings, recommendations, and implementation plans. Generate reports to communicate results and provide actionable insights to internal teams and customers.
• Training and support: Provide technical training and support to internal teams and customers on fluid system optimization strategies, best practices, and troubleshooting techniques.
• Ensure alignment with the Custom Solution Policy and Swagelok Quality System procedures.
• Assist with projects and special assignments.
• Support the technical resolution of product returns and customer complaints/concerns.
• Supports the development, coordination, and implementation of industry sales plans designed to increase existing business and capture new opportunities for purposes of sales and revenue growth.
• Identify the changing application needs for new products and existing products while providing feedback to the appropriate factory personnel on improvements to products or services.
• Participates in seminars and activities including those at Swagelok corporate and other locations.
• Updates CRM and other sales related systems to reflect customer and market activity.
• Maintain badging requirements for assigned customers as required.
• Proactively seeking opportunities and pursuing growth demonstrating an effective curiosity and “tell me more” conversations.
• Provide Swagelok solutions training to customers.
• Maintain certification and training requirements.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level