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CNC Field Service Engineer – CNC Machine Tools

All, Manufacturing

Grand Rapids, MI

Location: Grand Rapids, MI (remote-based, field travel required) | Schedule: Full-time | Compensation: Not specified

Overview

An industrial equipment service provider is seeking a CNC Field Service Technician to install, maintain, troubleshoot, and repair high-precision CNC metal-cutting machines, including CNC milling, grinding, measuring, and automation systems. This remote-based role combines onsite and remote customer support and plays a key part in keeping customers' CNC equipment running smoothly.

What you'll do

  • Install, configure, maintain, and repair CNC machine tools and automation systems
  • Provide onsite and remote technical support for CNC machine tools
  • Diagnose mechanical, electrical, software, hardware, and basic networking issues
  • Troubleshoot CNC controls, machine-control computers, monitoring systems, and related components
  • Replace computer components and complete system configurations and repairs
  • Assist customers with CNC machine operation and technical questions
  • Document service activities, repairs, findings, and recommended follow-up actions
  • Escalate complex CNC machine issues to engineering and technical support teams
  • Travel to customer facilities for CNC machine installations, repairs, training, and service calls (up to 60%)

Required qualifications

  • Field service or technical support experience with CNC machine tools, metal-cutting equipment, or industrial automation
  • Strong mechanical, electrical, computer hardware, and software troubleshooting skills
  • Experience with CNC controls, machine-control computers, or industrial monitoring systems
  • Ability to replace computer components, configure systems, and provide basic networking support
  • Technical education or certification in CNC machining, industrial maintenance, mechatronics, electronics, information technology, or a related field
  • Ability to work independently, prioritize service needs, and maintain accurate documentation
  • Strong communication and customer service skills
  • Willingness and ability to travel to customer facilities as required (up to 60%)

Preferred qualifications

  • Manufacturing or CNC machining experience preferred

Compensation and benefits

  • Medical and dental coverage for employees and spouses after 30 days
  • Company-paid life insurance
  • Voluntary life insurance
  • Short- and long-term disability coverage
  • 401(k) with an employer match

Why this role

This role offers the chance to work hands-on with high-precision CNC machine tools and automation systems while providing critical field and remote support to customers, backed by a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, life insurance, disability coverage, and a 401(k) match.

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