Field Engineer Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• Several years of hands-on field service experience with complex industrial machinery or capital equipment.
• Strong electrical and mechanical troubleshooting and repair skills.
• Experience installing, commissioning, servicing, or repairing industrial equipment.
• Ability to independently diagnose machine failures and perform hands-on corrective work.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics and technical documentation.
• Familiarity with PLC-controlled machinery, industrial drives, motors, sensors, and machine safety systems.
• Strong customer-facing communication skills and a methodical troubleshooting approach.
• Ability to work independently at customer locations and collaborate with engineering teams when necessary.
• Willingness to travel approximately 50–80% across North America and internationally for training.
• Valid driver's license.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with industrial laser cutting and welding machinery.
• Experience with CNC machine tools and multi-axis manufacturing equipment.
• Experience with industrial automation and sophisticated electromechanical machinery.
• Experience with additive manufacturing equipment.
• Experience with semiconductor manufacturing equipment.
• Experience with high-voltage or vacuum-based industrial equipment.
• Experience with other advanced industrial capital equipment.
• Experience with Siemens S7, TIA Portal, industrial motion controls, high-voltage equipment, vacuum technology, or electron beam equipment.
• Candidates based in the Greater Chicago area are strongly preferred; qualified applicants elsewhere in Illinois and throughout the Midwest who can regularly support the Lombard location are also welcome.

Responsibilities

• Install, commission, troubleshoot, repair, and maintain complex industrial machinery at customer locations.
• Independently diagnose electrical, mechanical, and control-related machine failures and identify corrective actions.
• Troubleshoot motors, drives, sensors, electrical circuits, safety systems, machine controls, and industrial communication networks.
• Perform mechanical repairs, component replacements, adjustments, and equipment testing.
• Support new machine installations, start-up procedures, functional testing, and customer acceptance.
• Conduct preventive maintenance, equipment upgrades, and technical service interventions.
• Read and interpret electrical schematics, mechanical drawings, and technical documentation.
• Collaborate with engineering and service specialists in Germany on complex technical issues.
• Provide technical support and training to customers and other service personnel.
• Document service findings, repairs, and technical recommendations.
• Support service and equipment activities at the Lombard facility as needed.
• Participate in technical training in Germany to develop expertise in electron beam, vacuum, and high-voltage technology.

Benefits

• Competitive hourly compensation based on qualifications and experience.
• Overtime eligibility.
• Comprehensive technical training, including training in Germany.
• Opportunity to develop expertise in highly specialized electron beam technology.
• Significant independence and responsibility in a senior technical position.
• Close collaboration with experienced international engineering teams.
• Medical, dental, and vision benefits.
• 401(k) retirement plan.
• Paid time off and paid holidays.
• Opportunity to contribute to the continued growth of pro-beam's U.S. operations.