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Field Service Engineer

Distro

Sterling Heights, MIFull-time$90–110K/yrPosted 2w agoVerified open 5 days ago

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At a glance

Compensation
$90–110K/yr
Location
Sterling Heights, MI
Schedule
Full-time
Work Authorization
Not specified

Job overview

Distro is hiring a Field Service Engineer. The Field Service Engineer is responsible for integrating, testing, deploying, and supporting multidisciplinary systems on‑site. Acting as the technical lead, they coordinate between R&D, operations, and customers, handling installations, troubleshooting, repairs, and training while providing feedback to improve products.

Key focus areas include Lead customer‑facing technical activities as focal point between R&D/Operations and the customer, Perform installation, integration, and commissioning of systems at customer sites domestically and internationally, and Provide on‑site technical support, troubleshooting, and system repair.

Important skills include TCP/IP, RS232/RS485, Multimeter, Oscilloscope, Embedded Systems, and Linux.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

TCP/IPRS232/RS485MultimeterOscilloscopeEmbedded SystemsLinuxSystem IntegrationTestingField ServiceElectronicsSchematics ReadingProblem SolvingCustomer Oriented MindsetProject OwnershipResponsibility

Qualifications

2–5 Years Experience in System Integration, Testing, or Field ServiceHigh-Level English (Spoken and Written)Willingness to Travel InternationallyTravel to Israel 5–8 Days for Training

Full job description

Position Summary Responsible for integration, testing, deployment, and field support of multidisciplinary systems (mechanical, electrical, and software). Acts as a customer-facing technical lead, supporting R&D-related projects and managing customer interactions throughout deployment and operation.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities Lead customer-facing technical activities, acting as a focal point between R&D/Operation and the customer Perform installation, integration, and commissioning of systems at customer sites (domestic and international) Provide on-site technical support, troubleshooting, and system repair Manage and execute in-house repairs and maintenance activities Conduct system testing (functional, communication, software, and hardware) Deliver system demonstrations and operational training to customers Prepare reports, document faults, and provide feedback to R&D teams Support deployment, upgrades, and operational activities in the field

This role requires to travel to Israel for 5–8 days for training as most of the equipment, engineering activities, and subject matter experts are currently located in Israel. In the future, this requirement may no longer be necessary as capabilities are established locally.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Strong problem-solving and system-level thinking Ability to work independently and under pressure Customer-oriented mindset with project ownership High sense of responsibility

Education & Experience 2–5 years of experience in system integration, testing, or field service Strong understanding of electronics and ability to read schematics Experience with communication protocols (TCP/IP, RS232/RS485) Understanding of mechanical systems Experience with test equipment (multimeter, oscilloscope – advantage) Experience with Embedded systems / Linux – advantage High-level English (spoken and written) Willingness to travel internationally

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