Field Service Engineer
Columbia Industries
full-time
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Location Type: Hybrid
Location: Starkville • Mississippi • United States
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About the role
- Provide hands-on technical expertise and customer support for Columbia Industries’ industrial equipment.
- Travel domestically and internationally to install, inspect, service, and repair Columbia equipment.
- Troubleshoot mechanical, hydraulic, electrical, and control system issues using engineering principles and diagnostic tools.
- Demonstrate strong root cause analysis during repairs, inspections, and troubleshooting in the field.
- Provide on-site training and technical support to customers on equipment operation, maintenance, and safety.
- Document service findings, repair activities, and customer feedback for continuous improvement.
- Collaborate with internal teams, including Sales, Engineering, and Production, to report field issues and/or customer feedback.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Industrial, or Electrical Engineering (or related field) required.
- 5–10 years of combined engineering and field service experience in a heavy equipment or industrial setting.
- Proven technical understanding of hydraulic, electrical, and mechanical systems.
- Experience with AutoCAD, Autodesk Inventor, EPICOR, and Microsoft Office applications.
- Lean Six Sigma Green Belt or equivalent continuous improvement certification (Preferred).
- OSHA 30 or equivalent safety certification (Preferred).
- Forklift and Overhead Crane operation certification (Preferred).
- Basic Electrical and Hydraulic troubleshooting training (Preferred).
Benefits
- Flexible work arrangements
- International and domestic travel opportunities
- Continuous improvement training.
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard Skills & Tools
mechanical systemshydraulic systemselectrical systemsroot cause analysistroubleshootingAutoCADAutodesk InventorEPICORMicrosoft Officecontinuous improvement
Soft Skills
customer supporttechnical expertisecollaborationtrainingcommunication
Certifications
Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical EngineeringBachelor’s degree in Industrial EngineeringBachelor’s degree in Electrical EngineeringLean Six Sigma Green BeltOSHA 30Forklift operation certificationOverhead Crane operation certificationBasic Electrical troubleshooting trainingBasic Hydraulic troubleshooting training