Technical Equipment Specialist

Job Summary

We are seeking a Technical Equipment Specialist for a direct hire opportunity in Renton, WA with an established manufacturer of specialized technical equipment serving the food and beverage production industry. This role is ideal for a hands-on technical professional who enjoys troubleshooting, equipment repair, calibration, customer support, and continuous learning.

This is a strong opportunity to join a stable, growing service team where quality, accuracy, and customer satisfaction are highly valued. The work environment is collaborative and professional, with supportive leadership, hands-on training, and a clear path to build specialized technical expertise over time. Candidates who take pride in solving equipment issues, communicating clearly, and delivering reliable service will find this role rewarding.

Key Responsibilities

- Inspect, diagnose, repair, maintain, and calibrate customer equipment according to established service procedures.
- Respond to customer inquiries by phone and email while providing clear technical support and service updates.
- Prepare repair estimates, service documentation, technical recommendations, and routine service activity reports.
- Coordinate loaner equipment, outbound shipments, and follow-up actions after completed repairs.
- Partner with internal teams to support a positive customer experience and improve service processes.
- Perform occasional onsite equipment inspections and service visits within the local service territory.

Compensation and Benefits

- Salary: $55,000 to $60,000 per year.
- Job Type: Direct hire.
- Benefits: Medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and Employee Assistance Program available after 90 days.
- Location: Renton, WA.

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Additional Skills

Required Qualifications and Skills

- Inspect, troubleshoot, repair, and calibrate specialized technical equipment.
- Provide customer technical support throughout the service and repair process.
- Prepare accurate repair documentation, estimates, service notes, and technical recommendations.
- Coordinate equipment service activity, loaner equipment, shipments, and occasional local service visits.

- 2 to 3 years of experience in equipment repair, technical service, maintenance, calibration, or a similar hands-on technical role.
- Strong mechanical aptitude with the ability to diagnose and resolve technical equipment issues.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills for customer and internal team interaction.
- Strong organization skills with exceptional attention to detail and documentation accuracy.
- Ability to work independently while contributing to a collaborative team environment.
- Valid driver's license.
- Dependable, customer-focused, and committed to producing accurate, high-quality work.

Preferred Qualifications

- Bachelor's degree or equivalent technical experience.
- Experience working with industrial, manufacturing, laboratory, production, or other technical equipment.
- Experience in food and beverage production, manufacturing, or a related technical service environment.
- Bilingual skills in Spanish or another language are a plus.