Senior Field Service Engineer – Advanced Manufacturing Systems

GACC Midwest - German American Chamber of Commerce of the Midwest, Inc.

Senior Field Service Engineer supporting electron beam welding and additive manufacturing systems across North America. Involves technical problem-solving, customer training, and collaboration with global engineering teams.

Posted 6/17/2026full-timeLombard • Illinois • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $50 - $55 per hourWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Electron

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Support installation, startup, and commissioning activities for electron beam welding and additive manufacturing systems
Diagnose and resolve complex electrical, mechanical, controls, vacuum, and electromechanical issues
Provide technical support and troubleshooting both remotely and on-site
Serve as a key technical resource during customer escalations
Deliver customer training and technical guidance
Support root-cause analysis and implementation of corrective actions
Work closely with engineering and project teams in Germany and the U.S.
Contribute to technical documentation, troubleshooting procedures, and knowledge-sharing initiatives

Requirements

What you’ll need

5+ years of experience in Field Service, Startup, Applications Engineering, Technical Support, or a related technical role
Strong troubleshooting skills involving complex industrial equipment
Experience supporting electrical, mechanical, automation, or electromechanical systems
Ability to work independently in customer-facing environments
Strong communication and training capabilities
Willingness to travel approximately 25–40%

Benefits

Comp & perks

15 days PTO
401(k) with company match
Blue Cross Blue Shield medical coverage including dental
Visa sponsorship may be considered on a case-by-case basis

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Hard Skills & Tools

electron beam weldingadditive manufacturingtroubleshootingelectrical systemsmechanical systemscontrols systemsvacuum systemselectromechanical systemsroot-cause analysistechnical documentation

Soft Skills

communicationtrainingproblem-solvingindependencecustomer serviceteam collaborationtechnical guidanceescalation managementknowledge sharingadaptability