Field Service Engineer Specialist / (Travel Local)

Manufacturing Maintenance Solutions (MMS)•Elm Grove, IL

8d•$35 - $55

About The Position

The Field Service Engineer Specialist travels to customer locations to provide hands-on troubleshooting, repair, installation, commissioning, calibration, and technical support for CNC machinery and manufacturing equipment. The role is based near Pekin, Illinois, with local and regional travel and some overnight travel depending on customer needs and project schedules. Travel expenses are company-supported. The position involves diagnosing mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and control-system issues; repairing equipment to minimize downtime; and supporting CNC controls, PLCs, drives, motors, and automation components. The engineer also provides customer training and technical support, documents service work, communicates findings and recommendations, and works with customers to identify reliability and performance improvements. The role is full-time, Monday through Friday on the day shift, with pay of $35–$55 per hour plus overtime opportunities. The posting describes diverse technical work, exposure to multiple industries and technologies, independent work, and growth potential.

Requirements

3–5+ years of field service, industrial maintenance, CNC repair, or equipment troubleshooting experience.
Strong mechanical and electrical diagnostic skills.
Ability to read schematics, blueprints, and technical manuals.
Experience working independently with minimal supervision.
Excellent customer service and communication skills.
Strong problem-solving abilities and attention to detail.
Valid driver's license and ability to travel regularly.

Nice To Haves

CNC service or machine tool experience.
PLC troubleshooting and controls experience.
Equipment installation, commissioning, or startup experience.
Industrial automation experience.
Knowledge of Fanuc, Siemens, Mitsubishi, Haas, or similar control systems.

Responsibilities

Travel to customer locations to inspect, troubleshoot, and repair manufacturing equipment.
Diagnose mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and control-system issues.
Perform equipment repairs efficiently to minimize downtime.
Install, commission, and calibrate new machinery and systems.
Troubleshoot CNC controls, PLCs, drives, motors, and automation components.
Read and interpret electrical schematics, mechanical drawings, and technical documentation.
Provide customers with technical support and training on equipment operation and maintenance.
Complete service documentation and communicate findings and recommendations.
Partner with customers to identify long-term reliability and performance improvements.