Field Service Engineer

Field Service Engineer

Join a dynamic team of engineers dedicated to troubleshooting, maintaining, and enhancing lab automation systems. Your role will involve updating and calibrating new lab machines, addressing issues through a ticket queue, and collaborating with internal teams to resolve equipment problems. You will also participate in continuous improvement projects with engineering and production teams, document standard operating procedures, and manage equipment costs and project budgets. Additionally, you will prepare equipment for seasonal ramp-ups as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot and perform preventative and corrective maintenance on lab automation systems.
• Update and calibrate new lab equipment.
• Work through ticket queues to troubleshoot and repair equipment, collaborating with internal teams as needed.
• Complete continuous improvement projects with engineering and production teams.
• Document all standard operating procedures, preventative maintenance activities, and safety logs.
• Track equipment costs and manage project budgets.
• Prepare equipment for seasonal ramp-ups with the team.

Essential Skills

• Expertise in troubleshooting and preventative/corrective maintenance.
• Experience with lab automation and mechanical aptitude.
• Familiarity with sensor technology, mechanical, and electrical systems.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or Agricultural Engineering.
• Alternatively, 3 years of experience in troubleshooting automation equipment.
• Strong mechanical aptitude.

Work Environment

The role operates Monday to Friday, 8 AM to 5 PM. While you will have a cubicle, you will frequently work on the floor or in the lab with equipment, requiring the use of personal protective equipment (PPE). The work environment is supportive, with leaders who listen and care, offering development opportunities even for contract positions. There is a focus on long-term contracts, and the company mission is centered around feeding the world. The workplace culture is amazing, offering a holiday schedule matching and PTO accrual.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Johnston, Iowa.

The pay range for this position is $32.00 - $40.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:

• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Sep 16, 2025.