Field Support Engineer, Laboratory Instrumentation
About The Position
Field Support Engineer, Laboratory Instrumentation Join a mission, not just a job At LECO, we’ve spent over eight decades advancing laboratory science. From our home in St. Joseph, Michigan, our family-owned company builds instruments that help customers make confident decisions. We’re seeking a field engineer who thrives on solving problems, teaching others, and keeping critical equipment performing at its best. Your impact As a remote, salaried, full-time engineer, you’ll be the face of LECO at customer sites—primarily across Tennessee, Arkansas, and Mississippi—with occasional trips to nearby regions. You’ll keep labs running by installing, upgrading, and servicing analytical and metallographic systems while modeling our ISO-accredited quality practices. How you’ll contribute Own the service lifecycle: preventive maintenance, diagnostics, repair, and corrective actions. Commission new instruments and implement update/upgrade kits. Coach users on theory, operation, software, and maintenance best practices. Strengthen customer relationships through clear communication and follow-through. Travel expectations Most workdays are on-site with customers. Plan for up to four overnight hotel stays per week (Monday–Friday), with additional travel as business needs arise. Growth and training 3–5 months of immersive instrumentation training at LECO headquarters in St. Joseph, MI. Field-based onboarding alongside experienced LECO engineers nationwide. Annual service training at HQ to sharpen skills and stay current. What you’ll need to succeed Self-directed professional with strong written and verbal communication. Detail-driven organizer who respects site rules and prioritizes safety. Mechanical aptitude; familiarity with AC/DC electronics or the ability to learn quickly. Valid driver’s license with a clean record. Personal credit card or qualification to obtain one for travel expenses. Background in chemistry or military technical training is advantageous, not required. Minimum education Two-year technical degree or trade school, or Technical training through prior military service, or Equivalent technical experience/training. Additional benefit Receive a $5,000 sign-on bonus. Legal notices EOE M/F/VET/Disability Pass a background check and substance abuse screenings Must be authorized to work in the US without restriction
Requirements
- Self-directed professional with strong written and verbal communication.
- Detail-driven organizer who respects site rules and prioritizes safety.
- Mechanical aptitude; familiarity with AC/DC electronics or the ability to learn quickly.
- Valid driver’s license with a clean record.
- Personal credit card or qualification to obtain one for travel expenses.
- Two-year technical degree or trade school, or Technical training through prior military service, or Equivalent technical experience/training.
- Pass a background check and substance abuse screenings
- Must be authorized to work in the US without restriction
Nice To Haves
- Background in chemistry or military technical training is advantageous, not required.
Responsibilities
- preventive maintenance
- diagnostics
- repair
- corrective actions
- Commission new instruments and implement update/upgrade kits.
- Coach users on theory, operation, software, and maintenance best practices.
- Strengthen customer relationships through clear communication and follow-through.
Benefits
- Receive a $5,000 sign-on bonus.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
