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Job Title:  CNC Field Service Engineer

Location: 

Glendale Heights, IL, US, 60139

Business Unit:  KERN
Posting Date:  Mar 30, 2026
Job Description: 


We are seeking a skilled and motivated Field Service Engineer with expertise in CNC machinery to join our service team. In this role, you will be responsible for installing, maintaining, diagnosing, and repairing CNC machines at customer sites across the Chicago area and the U.S. West Coast. You’ll be the face of our company in the field, ensuring customer satisfaction and optimal machine performance.

 

What you will be doing:

  • Diagnose and repair electrical, mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic issues on CNC machines and automation systems on-site across West Coast in a timely and efficient manner.
  • Install, commission, and test CNC machines and associated automation equipment at customer facilities.
  • Perform preventive maintenance to ensure optimal machine performance, minimize downtime, and maximize productivity.
  • Conduct machine demonstrations and provide technical expertise during customer visits.
  • Accurately document all service activities, including parts used, labor time, and any technical issues encountered.
  • Provide remote and telephone support to customers for troubleshooting and technical guidance.


Your profile:

  • A minimum of 3-5 years experience as a Field Service Engineer/Technician in the CNC or machine tool industry.
  • Strong skills in diagnosing electrical, mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, PLC, and CNC issues.
  • Solid CNC milling knowledge; Heidenhain experience is a plus.
  • Ability to read technical manuals, schematics, and engineering drawings.
  • Valid driver’s license, clean driving record, and ability to travel up to 75% domestically.

 

Why us:

  • Health and dental insurance.
  • 401k with company match.
  • Paid time off and paid holidays.
  • Company cell phone and laptop.

Compensation

Employee Type:  Salaried
Salary Minimum:  $80,000
Salary Maximum:  $95,000
Incentive:  No

Disclaimer: Where a specific pay range is noted, it is a good faith estimate at the time of this posting.  The actual salary offered will be based on experience, skills, qualifications, market / business considerations, and geographic location.

For more information on AMETEK's competitive benefits, please click here.

AMETEK, Inc. is a leading global provider of industrial technology solutions serving a diverse set of attractive niche markets with annual sales over $7.5 billion.

AMETEK is committed to making a safer, sustainable, and more productive world a reality. We use differentiated technology solutions to solve our customers’ most complex challenges. We employ 22,000 colleagues, in 35 countries, that are grounded by our core values: Ethics and Integrity, Respect for the Individual, Inclusion, Teamwork, and Social Responsibility. AMETEK is a component of the S&P 500. Visit https://www.ametek.com/careers for more information.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class. Individuals who need a reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment process should call 1 (866) 263-8359.


Nearest Major Market: Chicago

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