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Job Description: Field Service Engineer – Mechanical & Electro-Mechanical Systems Location: Greater Hackensack, NJ (Remote/Home-Based) Join a Company That Helps Shape the World's Best Products At Instron , we design, manufacture, and support the materials testing systems that engineers rely on to develop safer, stronger, and higher-quality products. From medical devices and aerospace components to automotive parts, consumer electronics, and packaging, our systems help manufacturers validate the performance of the products people use every day. More than 95% of the world's largest manufacturers trust Instron to provide the critical testing data that drives innovation and quality. If you enjoy solving technical problems, working independently, and building long-term relationships with customers, we'd like to hear from you. About the Role We are seeking a motivated Field Service Engineer to support customers throughout New Jersey . This is a home-based position where you'll work independently while receiving the support of an experienced technical team. Every day is different. One day you may be calibrating precision testing equipment, the next installing a new system or troubleshooting a customer's critical production issue. You'll become the trusted technical expert our customers depend on to keep their equipment operating at peak performance. What You'll Do Travel to customer facilities to perform: Preventive maintenance Equipment calibration Troubleshooting and repairs Installation and commissioning of new systems Diagnose mechanical, electrical, and software-related issues. Provide customers with technical guidance and hands-on training. Complete accurate service documentation, field reports, and expense reports. Maintain a high level of professionalism and customer satisfaction during every service visit. Follow all company and customer safety procedures. Support customers throughout New Jersey, with occasional travel to other regions as business needs require. Travel Daily travel throughout New Jersey. Routine overnight travel is approximately 10% , with occasional additional travel outside the region for training, customer support, or special projects. What We're Looking For We're interested in candidates who enjoy working with sophisticated equipment and have a passion for troubleshooting complex technical systems. Preferred qualifications include: Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Engineering Technology, Electronics, Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics, or a related technical field. Military technical experience or trade school training may be considered in place of a degree. Strong mechanical and electrical troubleshooting skills. Ability to read electrical schematics and mechanical drawings. Comfortable working with Windows-based computers and technical software. Excellent organization, communication, and customer service skills. Ability to work independently with minimal supervision. Experience That Will Set You Apart Previous field service experience. Preventive or corrective maintenance on electro-mechanical or servo-hydraulic equipment. Experience with materials testing systems. Experience delivering technical training to customers in both hands-on and classroom settings. Industrial automation or controls experience. Why Instron? At Instron, you'll work for a global technology leader while enjoying the flexibility and independence of a home-based field position. We invest heavily in technical training and professional development, giving our engineers the tools they need to succeed throughout their careers. You'll have the opportunity to support leading companies across industries including aerospace, medical devices, automotive, consumer products, pharmaceuticals, and higher education, helping them ensure the safety and quality of the products used around the world. If you're looking for a challenging role where your technical expertise directly impacts world-class manufacturers, we encourage you to apply. Compensation Information: This position has a starting salary range of $38 to $44 per hour. Pay is determined by several factors, including a candidate’s experience, relevant skills, and qualifications. ITW is an equal opportunity employer. We value our colleagues’ unique perspectives, experiences and ideas and create workplaces where everyone can develop their careers and perform to their full potential. As an equal employment opportunity employer, ITW is committed to equal employment opportunity and fair treatment for employees, beginning with the hiring process and continuing through all aspects of the employment relationship. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, age, disability, protected Veteran status or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.
Here's how to pick the right one and stand out in your application.
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That number is real. WorkMundi's database shows 144,883 open engineer roles across the world. India has the most with 31,687 jobs, followed by the United States with 30,084. If you just finished reading one job ad and felt paralyzed by choice, you're not alone—but this scale is actually an advantage. It means you can afford to be selective.
Start by geography and language. The majority of engineer ads—117,837 of them—have the job posting text written in English. Use that as one filter, but remember: the ad text language tells you nothing about whether the role actually requires you to speak English day-to-day. Read the job description carefully. Then check which countries have the volume you're targeting. Singapore, Poland, and Australia round out the top five after India and the US.
Next, learn who's hiring. Accenture has posted 2,801 engineer roles. andurilindustries, speechify, and jobgether are also actively recruiting. If you're applying to one of these names, research their hiring patterns and interview style before you apply. That homework pays off.
When you interview, expect the question every engineer hears: 'Tell me about a time you had to debug a problem that wasn't in your job description.' Have a specific story ready—not a general one. Name the tools, the deadline pressure, and what you learned. Hiring managers listen for whether you see problem-solving as part of the role itself, not a favour.