Field Service Engineer Level 3 - Machine Tools - IL #2716

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Rockford, IL, us on site Until 8/22/2026 First posted February 23, 2026 Last posted February 23, 2026
Job description

Position Title Field Service Engineer Level 3 - Machine Tools - IL #2716

 

Relocation Yes

 

Location Rockford IL

 

 

We are looking for someone with field service experience in the machine tool industry, specifically with large milling machines.

 

Summary

            Performs and oversees the installation or replacement of equipment and control.

 

Duties

* Troubleshooting of wiring and electrical systems

* Availability to travel domestic and international at least up to 75% of the time (mandatory)

* Troubleshooting of fluid and electrical servo activated systems

* Level and alignment of CNC machines

* Troubleshooting and repair of mechanical components such as spindle units, gearboxes, and other mechanical machine components

* Mechanical troubleshooting of closed and open loop axes control

* CNC geometry and positioning axis compensation

* Train hands on Junior Service Engineers

* Advises management regarding customer satisfaction, product performance, and suggestions for product improvement

* Ability to align and use positioning, straightness and geometry measuring lasers

* 5 axis Traori set up

* Automatic tool changer and tool management trouble shooting and setup

* Acceptance test with customers

* Maintenance training for customers

 

Qualifications

* Able to meet customer needs in difficult and demanding situations

* Comfortable with international travel to remote locations

* Strong verbal and written communication skills

* Ability to work with personal computers, various software applications, read engineering blue prints, and use hand tools

 

 

Experience

* 4-8 years of experience in the Machine Tool Field

* Good understanding of electrical and mechanical principles

 

Education

* High School diploma required

* Technical degree preferred

 

Computer Skills

* MS Office tools

 

 

Bottom line requirements we need notes on with candidate submittal:

 

1. Technical Degree preferred.

2. 4+ years of field service experience in the machine tool industry.

3. Experience with large milling machines.


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About this role

Summary

Install, troubleshoot, and repair large milling machine systems; train staff; ensure customer satisfaction.

Job title

Field Service Engineer Level 3 - Machine Tools - IL

Experience level

4+ years

Industry

manufacturing

Location requirements

Rockford, IL, US; remote work not specified

Salary

Not specified

Management role

No

Skills & keywords

Required skills

troubleshooting wiringfluid systemselectrical systemsmechanical componentsCNC geometry

Preferred skills

technical degreelarge milling machinesinternational travel

Specializations

machine toolsCNCmechanicalelectricalservo systems
Locations

Structured locations inferred from the posting.

Rockford, IL, USA

On-site City