Field Service Engineer - Ohio

Struers, the world’s leading manufacturer of material-testing equipment and consumables, is seeking a Field Service Engineer located in the Cleveland, Ohio area to support customers and drive service success throughout Ohio, Indiana and Pennsylvania.

This position is based out of our Westlake, Ohio office, requires overnight travel, and offers a company-owned vehicle, a 5-day workweek (home on weekends), day shift only, generous paid time off, and a comprehensive benefits package.

Position Overview

The Field Service Engineer provides onsite customer service, maintenance, calibration, warranty, and break-fix repairs for precision materialographic sample preparation and analysis equipment. Customers include Fortune 500 companies across the automotive, electronics, telecommunications, and aerospace industries.

This position is office based with scheduling, technical support, and training provided by the U.S. headquarters in Westlake, Ohio. This role is part of a collaborative team of 16 service engineers across the field and headquarters; it includes participation in annual training and regular technical knowledge sharing. National and occasional international travel is required.

What We Offer

• Competitive compensation consists of base salary plus overtime
• Comprehensive benefits package including 401(k) with company match and immediate vesting, medical insurance, critical illness coverage, short- and long-term disability, pet insurance, and more
• 15 days of vacation annually, plus sick time, volunteer time, floating holidays, and a birthday holiday
• Company laptop and smartphone
• Company van, tools, and inventory
• Stable, profitable organization with over 150 years of industry leadership
• Initial and ongoing training at the Westlake, Ohio headquarters

Primary Duties & Responsibilities

• Travel weekly to customer sites within the assigned territory
• Perform factory-level installation, repair, retrofits, upgrades, calibration, and preventive maintenance on mechanical, electromechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic equipment
• Provide professional customer support via onsite visits, phone, email, and written correspondence
• Promote preventive maintenance contracts, calibration services, spare parts, consumables, and equipment sales
• Maintain accurate and timely service documentation, customer records, and visit reports
• Manage and maintain appropriate spare parts inventory within the service vehicle
• Assist in the depot repair shop when not traveling

Qualifications

• Associate degree (AE) or equivalent certificate in electronic technology from an accredited technical school, or equivalent military experience
• 2–3 years of field service experience supporting electromechanical equipment
• Strong electronic troubleshooting skills with knowledge of pneumatics and hydraulics
• Ability to read and interpret electronic schematics, wiring diagrams, and pneumatic and hydraulic diagrams
• Excellent customer service and relationship-building skills
• Proficiency with MS Windows, Outlook, and Microsoft Office applications
• Valid driver’s license with a clean driving record

Physical Requirements & Work Environment

This position requires the ability to safely perform the essential job functions with or without reasonable accommodation. Essential physical requirements include the ability to lift, carry, push, and pull equipment and tools weighing up to 80 pounds; stand, walk, bend, kneel, and reach for extended periods while performing service activities; and use hand and power tools requiring manual dexterity. The role requires the ability to safely operate a motor vehicle and travel regularly to customer sites. Work is performed primarily at customer locations and may involve exposure to typical industrial environments with appropriate personal protective equipment provided.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities


This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws.
For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.