CNC Machine Tool Field Systems Engineer

Job Description

Job Description

What your days look like

Picture this: it’s Monday morning in the Houston metro. You head to a client facility—fuel is covered, your company-provided phone and laptop are ready, and you’re driving a vehicle supported by a car allowance (or at times, a company vehicle). By noon, you’ve diagnosed a spindle issue on a 4‑axis VMC; by afternoon, you’re coaching an operator through best practices and documenting your service notes so the next visit is seamless. Tomorrow? A new site, a different challenge, and more learning.

This role is for a hands-on Field Systems Engineer who thrives on variety, problem-solving, and making manufacturers more competitive. You’ll work across a locally defined territory concentrated in the Houston market with only minimal nights away from home during the week.

How we set you up to win

• Car allowance (or, in some cases, a company vehicle)
• Company-provided cell phone and laptop
• Fuel expenses covered and a fast, hassle-free reimbursement process
• A culture that backs its service professionals and invests in continuous learning

We’re proud of our low turnover—people stay because the work is engaging, the tech is advanced, and careers here grow long term.

What you’ll take on

• Own day-to-day field service: installations, corrective repairs, and preventive maintenance for customers in the local market.
• Troubleshoot mechanical, hydraulic, and electrical issues on CNC equipment and see problems through to resolution.
• Deliver standout customer service, including occasional operator training and sales support.
• Communicate clearly with customers, teammates, and partners; represent Ellison Technologies ethically and professionally.
• Maintain accurate customer records and technical documentation; take ownership of service cases and projects.
• Pitch in on other related duties as needed.

What you bring

Experience installing, maintaining, and repairing CNC machining centers and CNC turning centers, with well-developed repair skills spanning mechanical, hydraulic, and electrical systems.

Core proficiencies

• Troubleshooting Skills
• Motor Replacement/Repair/Maintenance
• CNC Machine Repair
• Preventive Maintenance & Inspection
• CNC Machine Setup & Changeover
• Spindle Maintenance & Repair
• Troubleshooting CNC Machines

Equipment & controls you’ll encounter

• CNC Mill (3–4 axis VMC) (Fanuc, Haas, Okuma, Doosan)
• CNC Lathe (2–4 axis) (Haas, Okuma, Doosan)
• CNC Swiss Lathe
• CNC Mill (5+ axis VMC) (Fanuc, Haas, Okuma)
• CNC Lathe (5+ axis) (Okuma, Doosan)

Benefits

• Paid time off (PTO)
• Paid holidays
• Sick time
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Life insurance

Our purpose and culture

Our mission is simple and ambitious: equip manufacturers to compete and win—at home and worldwide. Guided by The Ellison Way, CEO Graham Hooper emphasizes adaptation and the growth of our most valuable resource: our people. If you’re energized by new sites, evolving challenges, and continuous learning, you’ll feel at home here.

Want to learn more? Visit the Ellison "About Us" page.

"Ellison Technologies is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex including sexual orientation and gender identity, national origin, disability, protected Veteran Status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.”