Field Service Engineer - Rapid Growth

Elmhurst, Illinois Permanent USD75,000 - USD90,000 per year View Job Description
This is a travel-based (50-70%) Field Service Engineer with a rapidly-growing manufacturer of various electro-mechanical technologies that help protect our environment. This role will install, commission, and troubleshoot equipment at various customer sites, and provide support to customers, sales teams, and engineering teams.
  • Rapid growth company, opportunity to travel to cool destinations!
  • Strong base pay and benefits, spot bonuses for good performance

About Our Client

Our client is a worldwide environmental technology company with customers all over the globe. They partner customers in highly-regulated environments and provide them with solutions to monitor, measure, and protect everything they are accountable for. Our client works with major customers in agriculture, oil/gas, and industrial settings, ensuring that they are able to monitor their performance, measure and control environmental impacts, and operate efficiently.

Job Description

Installation & Commissioning
● Install, calibrate, and commission industrial control systems, tank gauging systems, instrumentation, valves, and mechanical fittings at customer sites worldwide.
● Perform system calibration, testing, and validation to confirm proper operation before customer acceptance.
● Document installation procedures, equipment settings, and commissioning results for customer records and compliance.

Troubleshooting & Repair
● Diagnose and resolve complex electrical and mechanical issues involving controls, instrumentation, electronics, valves, fittings, and mechanical systems.
● Perform field testing using electrical test equipment (multimeters, oscilloscopes, diagnostic tools) and mechanical analysis to identify root causes.
● Implement repairs, replacements, or recalibrations to restore systems to full operational capability.

Customer Training & Support
● Conduct on-site and in-house training sessions on equipment operation, maintenance procedures, troubleshooting techniques, and regulatory compliance.
● Develop training materials, documentation, and technical guides tailored to customer needs and environments.
● Build long-term customer relationships by ensuring they are confident and capable of operating and maintaining systems independently.

International Field Service & Travel
● Travel to customer sites internationally (up to 70% of the time) to provide installation, commissioning, maintenance, and support services.
● Manage logistics, schedule coordination, and travel planning to ensure efficient field operations and customer satisfaction.
● Maintain professional representation of Cognesense and build strong customer relationships across international markets.

Documentation & Reporting
● Maintain accurate and detailed service records, work logs, maintenance reports, and field notes for all customer interactions and service activities.
● Document equipment specifications, configuration settings, calibration data, and any modifications made during service visits, using specific documentation software

Team Collaboration & Continuous Improvement
● Collaborate with engineering, sales, technical support, and operations teams to resolve complex issues and optimize field service delivery.
● Report installation defects, equipment issues, or design concerns to product engineering teams for resolution.
● Identify opportunities for process improvements, cost optimization, and enhanced service delivery.



MPI does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, or based on an individual's status in any group or class protected by applicable federal, state or local law. MPI encourages applications from minorities, women, the disabled, protected veterans and all other qualified applicants.

The Successful Applicant

  • At least 5 years of practical experience performing field service, equipment installation, maintenance, or commissioning of electrical and mechanical systems in industrial settings.
  • Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills with a proven ability to diagnose and resolve both electrical and mechanical issues.
  • Skilled in the use of electrical testing instruments, including multimeters, oscilloscopes, and other diagnostic equipment, as well as mechanical testing and inspection techniques.
  • Experience delivering technical training and customer support to individuals with a broad range of technical knowledge and experience.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills in English; proficiency in additional languages is considered an asset.
  • Willingness and ability to travel internationally for up to 70% of the role, with a valid passport required.
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office applications and field service management or work order software.
  • Associate degree in Electronics, Mechanical Engineering, Instrumentation, or a closely related technical discipline, or an equivalent combination of education and relevant hands-on experience.
  • PREFERRED: Industry certifications in instrumentation, automation or electromechanical systems
  • PREFERRED: Knowledge of EPA, OSHA, ISO, API compliance
  • PREFERRED: PLC Programming, SCADA systems, or automation platforms
  • PREFERRED: Ability to communicate in spanish or other global languages
  • PREFERRED: Comprehensive knowledge of industrial instrumentation, control systems, tank gauging equipment, valves, mechanical fittings, and associated components.

What's on Offer

  • 70,000-90,000 base salary
  • Spot Bonuses and profit sharing
  • Great benefits
  • 401k match
  • Expensed Travel
  • More!
Contact
Ed Lieser
Quote job ref
JN-082026-7082995

Job summary

Sector
Engineering & Manufacturing
Sub Sector
Maintenance, Reliability
Industry
Industrial / Manufacturing
Where
Elmhurst
Contract Type
Permanent
Consultant name
Ed Lieser
Job Reference
JN-082026-7082995
 

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