Field Service Engineer

Position Overview
We are seeking a Field Service Engineer to install, maintain, troubleshoot, and repair advanced industrial machinery at customer facilities. This is a permanent, full-time role for a hands-on professional who enjoys travel, technical problem-solving, and working with precision mechanical and electromechanical systems. This position supports equipment reliability, performance, and customer satisfaction in demanding production environments.

Key Responsibilities

• Install, commission, and start up industrial machinery

• Diagnose and repair mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and control system issues

• Perform preventive maintenance and evaluate system performance

• Troubleshoot servo systems, motion control systems, and precision mechanical assemblies

• Read electrical schematics and mechanical drawings

• Perform mechanical alignments, calibrations, and component replacements

• Train customer personnel and document service activities

• Communicate equipment status and coordinate with engineering support

• Travel to customer sites as required

Required Qualifications

• Degree in Engineering Technology, Mechatronics, Electrical, Mechanical Engineering, or equivalent experience

• 3+ years of field service or industrial maintenance experience

• Strong mechanical and electrical troubleshooting skills

• Experience with CNC machinery, automation equipment, or precision industrial systems

• Ability to work independently at customer sites

• Strong communication and customer-facing skills

• Valid driver’s license and ability to travel

Highly Preferred

Proficiency with ball screws is a major advantage. Experience servicing, aligning, replacing, or troubleshooting ball screw assemblies in precision motion systems is highly valued.

Additional plus skills include servo motors and drives, PLC troubleshooting, linear motion systems and guideways, hydraulic or pneumatic systems, and machine geometry or precision alignment.

Work Environment
Field-based role in industrial manufacturing settings. Work may involve standing for extended periods, lifting tools or components, and working around operating machinery. Occasional extended hours may be required.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, age, color, sex (including pregnancy), religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, military status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable laws or regulations.

GPAC (Growing People and Companies) is an award-winning search firm specializing in placing quality professionals within multiple industries across the United States since 1990. We are extremely competitive, client-focused and realize that our value is in our ability to deliver the right solutions at the right time.