Field Service Engineer II

Location:

(HTA) Remote_USA-OR

Job ID:

R0134606

Date Posted:

2026-06-17

Company Name:

HITACHI HIGH-TECH AMERICA, INC.

Profession (Job Category):

Engineering & Science

Job Schedule: 

Full time

Remote:

Yes

Job Description:

POSITION TITLE: Field Service Engineer II

DIVISION NAME: Environmental Business Division (EBD)

REPORTS TO: Service Manager

POSITION STATUS: Full-Time

WORK LOCATION: Remote - OR

WORK STYLE DESIGNATION: Remote          

WORK STYLE REQUIREMENT: Remote

FLSA STATUS: Non-Exempt

TRAVEL REQUIRED: Up to 50%

POSITIONS SUPERVISED: None

EXPECTED PAY RANGE: $26.27 - $36.13 an hour

This pay range is for the position’s base pay only. This position may be eligible for other compensation including incentive pay and/or allowances. Candidates will receive additional information during the interview and selection process.

Field Service Engineer II will be responsible for preventative and unscheduled maintenance of Hitachi’s Industrial and Chemistry products at customer facilities throughout the United States and international. 

The Field Service Engineer II (FSE II) is spending a large portion of their time training under close supervision. The FSE II typically receives detailed instructions on all work assignments, acquires job skills, and learns company policies and procedures to perform routine tasks.  The FSE II learns the hookup process for specific tools as well as their basic operation.  Continued training programs are given to develop specific instrument skills, knowledge, and service techniques. The FSE, II is interfacing with customers and developing relationships with co-workers and managers.

FSE II’s will report to assigned customers  facilities daily. Compressed workweeks may appl. The FSE II must be willing to work overtime upon request. Field engineers will interface with site coordinator to perform preventative and unscheduled maintenance.

• Complete assigned On the Job Training (OJT) with the goal of instrument certification. {E}
• Pick up and return messages and service calls from customers in a manner meeting service department policies. {E}
• Maintain appropriate records of all work performed in company service system (5%). {E}
• Manage and maintain traveling inventory according to department policies and procedures. {E}
• Protect and maintain company property (i.e., traveling inventory, company car, test equipment, tools, etc.). {E}
• Fill out timecards and expense reports weekly. {E}
• Maintain record of all training received. {E}
• Comply and adhere to company policies. {E}
• Portray professionalism and pride in appearance while conforming to policies. {E}
• Provide a positive attitude to all employees and customers. {E}
• The FSE II is responsible for addressing all service-related issues at customer sites and providing training to customers and new field engineers. {E}
• The FSE II provides technical guidance to junior field engineers and customers. {E}
• The FSE II is responsible for performing system installations at customer sites and completing field service documentation utilized for tracking system reliability and customer billing. {E}
• Other duties as assigned.

KEY:    {E} Essential Functions {NE} Non-Essential Functions

(“Essential Functions” are the basic job duties that an employee must be able to perform, with or without reasonable accommodation.)

• AS degree in Electrical or Electronics Engineering or equivalent combination of education and experience required.
• BS degree in Electrical or Electronics Engineering preferred.

• Knowledge of analog and digital circuitry.
• Experience using digital volt meters, oscilloscopes, hand tools, and computers.
• Ability to read electrical schematics.
• Basic knowledge and understanding of physics and chemistry.
• Must have and retain valid driver’s license in resident State. Must be insurable by our insurance company.
• Willingness to relocate and/or travel.

Field Service Engineer II – Should have 1 to 3+ years’ experience repairing industrial and/or chemistry equipment.  The candidate should also possess a strong mechanical aptitude and understanding of basic customer applications.

• Customer interface and communication skills are necessary for this position. 
• The FSE must be able to resolve difficult technical issues and devise long-term plans to resolve ongoing service-related issues at customer sites.
• Demonstrate strong work ethics.
• Demonstrate strong verbal and written communication skills with management, co-workers, internal and external customers.
• Demonstrate ability to effectively communicate information to customers and management regarding service activities and schedules.
• Demonstrate ability to follow precise instruction.
• Demonstrate ability to perform selected routine service calls (Preventive Maintenance and Basic Emergency Service) on one or more models of a product line (measured by instrument certification).
• Demonstrate ability to hook up and obtain a signal on instruments selected by immediate manager.
• The ability to work from schematics using various test equipment and mathematical calculations specific to the industrial or chemistry product requirements.
• Ability to effectively interface with customers, service department personnel and others.
• Ability to provide preventive maintenance and basic emergency service on specified instruments.
• Safety courses completed by due dates as assigned.
• XRF equipment requires dosimetry to be maintained and turned in timely quarterly for proper reporting.

Warning:  Due to the nature of the work environment, this job may require working on equipment or in work areas where electromagnetic frequencies may be present from some of the equipment (intensity may vary) which could possibly interfere with certain medical implants or devices. If you have questions, contact Human Resources.

• As designated, potential risk depending on equipment being serviced

• XRF equipment requires dosimetry to be worn at all times while repairing and maintaining equipment
• Customer facilities may require additional PPE like safety glasses, ear protection, steel toe shoes in addition PPE appropriate to the equipment being serviced which can include protective gloves and safety glasses

Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE)

If you require reasonable accommodation in completing this application, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, or otherwise participating in the employee selection process, please direct your inquiries to [email protected]