Field Service Engineer - Seattle region

Makino•Seattle, WA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

FIELD SERVICE ENGINEER - Covering the Greater Seattle region (minimal travel) Join the Team That Builds the Machines That Build the World! Makino: Precision, Power, Possibility. Makino is a world leader in metal-cutting and machining technology. From aerospace to automotive, medical to mold-making — when the parts matter most, manufacturers trust Makino to make them. Why? Because we're not just about machines; we’re about pushing limits, accelerating innovation, and helping our customers get to market faster with the highest quality possible. Now, we’re on the lookout for a Field Service Engineer to join our Customer Support team. If you're a hands-on problem-solver with an eye for detail, a love for machinery, and a knack for customer service, keep reading. (And yes — we’ll set you up with a company vehicle, full training, and OT pay after 8 hours. We’ve got your back.) Your Mission (Should You Choose to Accept It) Be the hero on-site: Install, maintain, troubleshoot, and repair Makino machines at customer facilities. Train users like a pro and share your tech knowledge with customers who count on you. Bridge the gap between Makino and the customer — you're our front line and our friendly face. Document what you do like a detail-loving detective. Work with our Customer Support tech systems and lend your smarts to our Knowledge Products team. What You Bring to the Table A cool head under pressure and a professional, positive attitude. Sharp communication skills and a passion for great customer service. Strong electro-mechanical skills — think motors, drives, transformers, and machine magic. A tech-savvy mind with solid troubleshooting skills. A background in machine tool installation, maintenance, or repair? Even better. A valid driver’s license and readiness for regional travel (minimal overnights!). Your Street Cred 2-year technical degree in Electrical/Automation OR 1+ year hands-on experience in a related field. Manufacturing experience via internship, co-op, or job? Big plus. Why Makino? We’re not just building machines — we’re building careers. When you join Makino, you get: A rock-solid, growing company with a long history of success. A stable work environment with team spirit and purpose. Training, relocation support, and a chance to become one of the best Service Engineers in the industry. A culture that celebrates diverse thinkers, creative doers, and independent pros. Ready to build the future with us? Apply now and let’s make precision personal. ️ Makino — Engineering the Extraordinary. We believe that the interests of our company and people are inseparable, and we are committed to developing a diverse team of creative and independent professionals. Employees enjoy a stable work environment from a company with years of success and growth in the machine tool industry. Makino offers competitive pay, generous benefits including medical/dental, company paid LTD/STD, bonus program, and ongoing training. Makino is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities

Requirements

A cool head under pressure and a professional, positive attitude.
Sharp communication skills and a passion for great customer service.
Strong electro-mechanical skills — think motors, drives, transformers, and machine magic.
A tech-savvy mind with solid troubleshooting skills.
A valid driver’s license and readiness for regional travel (minimal overnights!).
2-year technical degree in Electrical/Automation OR 1+ year hands-on experience in a related field.

Nice To Haves

A background in machine tool installation, maintenance, or repair?
Manufacturing experience via internship, co-op, or job? Big plus.

Responsibilities

Install, maintain, troubleshoot, and repair Makino machines at customer facilities.
Train users like a pro and share your tech knowledge with customers who count on you.
Bridge the gap between Makino and the customer — you're our front line and our friendly face.
Document what you do like a detail-loving detective.
Work with our Customer Support tech systems and lend your smarts to our Knowledge Products team.