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Job Description: Field Service Engineer u2013 Western Ohio Hands-On Field Service Role MTS designs, installs, and supports advanced test systems used by automotive, aerospace, biomedical, and industrial customers to evaluate the performance and durability of real-world products. In this role, you will work hands-on with these systems at customer sites, supporting equipment that engineers rely on every day in laboratory and test environments. What This Role Looks Like This is a field-based, customer-facing technical role focused on installing, maintaining, calibrating, and troubleshooting complex servo-hydraulic and electro-mechanical test systems at customer sites. You will work in laboratory and test environments using tools, test equipment, and diagnostic skills to restore and optimize system performance. Training on MTS-specific technology is provided, and strong hands-on technical aptitude is essential. Travel: This role involves regular travel to customer sites, primarily within Ohio, with occasional travel across the Northeast. Travel is typically approximately 40 u2013 50% , with heavier travel during the first year due to onboarding and training, including time at MTS headquarters in Minnesota and regional training classes. Candidates should be comfortable with a travel-oriented role and interested in working in varied customer environments. Key Responsibilities + Install, maintain, calibrate, and repair computer-controlled servo-hydraulic and electro-mechanical test systems + Diagnosing issues across controllers, hydraulics, data acquisition systems, sensors, transducers, fixtures, and grips + Troubleshoot mechanical, electrical, and control-system issues using hands-on diagnostic methods + Perform calibrations independently for assigned customer systems + Manage service documentation, assigned assets, and customer communication professionally + Work directly with customer engineering and lab teams in a service-oriented environment + Maintain technical training and compliance with MTS quality and safety standards Who This Role Is a Good Fit For We are open to candidates at different stages of their careers. The common thread is hands-on technical aptitude, willingness to travel, and interest in growing into an independent field service role. Training and mentorship are provided. Pathway A: Early-Career Technical Professionals You may be a good fit if you have: + Hands-on technical experience gained through internships, co-ops, labs, maintenance roles, automation, robotics, manufacturing, or military service (typically 2u20134 years combined) + An associate degree in Mechatronics, Mechanical/Electrical Engineering Technology, or similar, or a 4-year Engineering Technology degree + Comfort working with tools, wiring, mechanical assemblies, and technical systems, with interest in growing into an independent field service role _Field service experience is not required for early-career candidates. Structured onboarding, shadowing, and technical training are provided._ Pathway B: Experienced Technicians / Field Service Professionals You may be a good fit if you bring: + 5u201310+ years supporting electro-mechanical, hydraulic, or industrial equipment + Experience in field service, installation, system startup, or maintenance + Comfort owning customer relationships and troubleshooting complex systems with minimal supervision Core Expectations for All Candidates + Comfort with a field-based role involving regular travel, especially during the first year, with increasing flexibility as independence grows + Willingness to learn and follow structured training and mentorship during onboarding + Strong communication skills and professional interaction with customers + Valid driveru2019s license and ability to meet company vehicle requirements Experience That Is Helpful (Not Required on Day One) Exposure to hydraulics, instrumentation, sensors, controls, or automation + Calibration, diagnostics, or test-equipment experience + Hands-on mechanical and/or electrical troubleshooting + Familiarity with common electrical and mechanical diagnostic tools and test equipment What Youu2019ll Gain + Direct responsibility for service and support of complex servo-hydraulic and electro-mechanical systems used in real customer test environments + A clear path to independent responsibility in a field-based service role, supported by structured onboarding and mentorship + Continued technical development through hands-on experience, formal training, and exposure to diverse applications + Long-term growth opportunities within a global engineering organization Physical Demands (MTS Global): _The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions._ While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to lift 10 pounds (4.6 kilograms), lift and/or move up to 50 pounds (22.7 kilograms) frequently, and lift and/or move more than 50 pounds (22.7 kilograms) occasionally. The employee will engage in pulling/pushing, carrying, and working above their shoulder. This role requires walking, standing, sitting, stooping (bending at the back/shoulders), squatting, kneeling, bending, and in rare cases climbing activities. The employee will be required to operate a motor vehicle as part of their remote working position. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, ability to adjust focus and troubleshoot defects or abnormalities in the work. Compensation Information: $30.00 - $40.00 per hour, commensurate with experience and qualifications _ITW is an equal opportunity employer. We value our colleaguesu2019 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._