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Field Service Engineer

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$48.08-57.69 /h
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Columbus, OH
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Job Description

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Job Overview:

**Field Service Engineer

Remote

Competitive Pay**

We are seeking a highly skilled Field Service Engineer to support advanced ultra-precision CNC machinery used in optical manufacturing. This customer-facing role is responsible for installing, commissioning, troubleshooting, maintaining, and optimizing high-precision CNC equipment at customer facilities throughout North America. The ideal candidate combines strong mechanical, electrical, and automation expertise with applications engineering experience and a deep understanding of ultra-precision manufacturing processes.

Field Service Engineer Responsibilities

  • Install, commission, and validate ultra-precision CNC machines at customer sites.
  • Diagnose and resolve mechanical, electrical, CNC control, PLC, drive system, and automation-related issues.
  • Provide technical support, preventive maintenance, repairs, and emergency troubleshooting to maximize equipment uptime.
  • Optimize machine performance and manufacturing processes to improve quality, productivity, and efficiency.
  • Support customer applications involving precision optical manufacturing processes, including grinding, diamond turning, polishing, and centering.
  • Train customers on machine operation, maintenance, and best practices.
  • Collaborate with engineering and technical teams to resolve complex issues and implement process improvements.
  • Document service activities, technical findings, and recommendations.
  • Build and maintain strong customer relationships through exceptional technical support and communication.

Field Service Engineer Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics, Manufacturing Engineering, or a related technical field (or equivalent hands-on experience).
  • Experience servicing and supporting ultra-precision CNC machinery in a manufacturing environment.
  • Experience with machine installation, commissioning, calibration, and field service support.
  • Hands-on experience troubleshooting CNC controls, PLCs, servo/drive systems, industrial automation, and electrical/mechanical systems.
  • Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics, mechanical drawings, and technical documentatio**Field Service Engineer

Remote

Competitive Pay**

We are seeking a highly skilled Field Service Engineer to support advanced ultra-precision CNC machinery used in optical manufacturing. This customer-facing role is responsible for installing, commissioning, troubleshooting, maintaining, and optimizing high-precision CNC equipment at customer facilities throughout North America. The ideal candidate combines strong mechanical, electrical, and automation expertise with applications engineering experience and a deep understanding of ultra-precision manufacturing processes.

Field Service Engineer Responsibilities- Install, commission, and validate ultra-precision CNC machines at customer sites.

  • Diagnose and resolve mechanical, electrical, CNC control, PLC, drive system, and automation-related issues.
  • Provide technical support, preventive maintenance, repairs, and emergency troubleshooting to maximize equipment uptime.
  • Optimize machine performance and manufacturing processes to improve quality, productivity, and efficiency.
  • Support customer applications involving precision optical manufacturing processes, including grinding, diamond turning, polishing, and centering.
  • Train customers on machine operation, maintenance, and best practices.
  • Collaborate with engineering and technical teams to resolve complex issues and implement process improvements.
  • Document service activities, technical findings, and recommendations.
  • Build and maintain strong customer relationships through exceptional technical support and communication.

Field Service Engineer Qualifications- Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics, Manufacturing Engineering, or a related technical field (or equivalent hands-on experience).

  • Experience servicing and supporting ultra-precision CNC machinery in a manufacturing environment.
  • Experience with machine installation, commissioning, calibration, and field service support.
  • Hands-on experience troubleshooting CNC controls, PLCs, servo/drive systems, industrial automation, and electrical/mechanical systems.
  • Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics, mechanical drawings, and technical documentation.
  • Excellent communication and customer service skills with the ability to work independently in the field.
  • Willingness and ability to travel extensively throughout North America.

Preferred Qualifications- Experience supporting precision optics, photonics, semiconductor, aerospace, or other high-precision manufacturing industries.

  • Knowledge of advanced CNC programming, process optimization, and precision machining applications.
  • Experience providing customer training and technical application support.
  • Strong knowledge of optical manufacturing processes, including grinding, diamond turning, polishing, and centering.

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  • Excellent communication and customer service skills with the ability to work independently in the field.
  • Willingness and ability to travel extensively throughout North America.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience supporting precision optics, photonics, semiconductor, aerospace, or other high-precision manufacturing industries.
  • Knowledge of advanced CNC programming, process optimization, and precision machining applications.
  • Experience providing customer training and technical application support.
  • Strong knowledge of optical manufacturing processes, including grinding, diamond turning, polishing, and centering.

You should be proficient in:

  • PLC Troubleshooting Skills
  • Bachelor's Degree
  • Electrical Schematics
  • Machine Building/Assembling
  • CNC Machine Installation
  • Troubleshooting Industrial Automation Equipment
  • PLC Programming Experience
  • Field Service Readiness
  • Equipment Installation & Wiring

Machines & technologies you'll use:

  • CNC Automation Solutions
  • CNCPrecision