Field Service Engineer – California

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in California.

📋 Description

• Execute installation, maintenance, calibration, and repair of computer-controlled servo-hydraulic and electro-mechanical testing systems.

• Identify problems in controllers, hydraulics, data acquisition systems, sensors, transducers, fixtures, and grips.

• Resolve mechanical, electrical, and control-system challenges using practical diagnostic techniques.

• Conduct independent calibrations for designated customer systems.

• Professionally manage service documentation, assigned resources, and customer communications.

• Collaborate directly with customer engineering and laboratory teams within a service-focused environment.

• Ensure technical training and adherence to MTS quality and safety standards.

⛳️ Requirements

• Practical technical experience obtained through internships, co-ops, laboratory work, maintenance roles, automation, robotics, manufacturing, or military service (typically 2–4 years combined).

• An associate degree in Mechatronics, Mechanical/Electrical Engineering Technology, or a related field, or a 4-year degree in Engineering Technology.

• Proficiency with tools, wiring, mechanical assemblies, and technical systems, with a desire to advance into an independent field service position.

• 5–10+ years of experience supporting electro-mechanical, hydraulic, or industrial equipment (for Experienced Technicians / Field Service Professionals).

• Background in field service, installation, system startup, or maintenance (for Experienced Technicians / Field Service Professionals).

• Ability to manage customer relationships and troubleshoot intricate systems with minimal supervision (for Experienced Technicians / Field Service Professionals).

• Willingness to engage in a field-based role that involves regular travel, particularly during the initial year, with increasing flexibility as independence develops.

• Eagerness to learn and adhere to structured training and mentorship during the onboarding process.

• Excellent communication skills and professional interaction with clients.

• A valid driver’s license and the capability to meet company vehicle requirements.

• Familiarity with hydraulics, instrumentation, sensors, controls, or automation (not required on day one).

• Experience in calibration, diagnostics, or test equipment (not required on day one).

• Practical mechanical and/or electrical troubleshooting skills (not required on day one).

• Knowledge of common electrical and mechanical diagnostic tools and testing equipment (not required on day one).

🏝️ Benefits

• A comprehensive benefits package.

• Direct responsibility for servicing and supporting complex servo-hydraulic and electro-mechanical systems utilized in actual customer testing environments.

• A defined path to independent responsibility in a field-based service role, with structured onboarding and mentorship support.

• Ongoing technical development through hands-on experience, formal training, and exposure to various applications.

• Long-term career growth opportunities within a global engineering organization.