iLocatum
Heavy Equipment Field Service Engineer – Hydraulics Specialist
Heavy Equipment Field Service Engineer – Hydraulics Specialist
$75,000 – $90,000 Base + Profit Sharing • East Coast Territory (Remote/Home-Based) • ~80% Travel Join a rapidly growing, privately held industrial machinery leader with a legacy of exceptional employee retention and loyalty Take the lead in the field: Serve as the ultimate technical subject matter expert, handling advanced diagnostics and client training
- EXPERIENCE DEPTH 5+ years of dedicated mastery diagnosing, maintaining, and rebuilding complex hydraulic systems and mobile heavy equipment
- EDUCATION FOUNDATION Associate’s Degree in Fluid Power/Diesel Technology, Certified Fluid Power Hydraulic Specialist (CFPHS), or 5+ years of equivalent advanced mechanical field experience
- TERRITORY & LOCATION Remote position covering the East Coast USA (Must reside within a 2-hour drive of a major airport hub; Relocation assistance is available for elite talent)
- TRAVEL PROFILE High-autonomy, road-warrior role requiring up to 80% travel (Domestic, Canadian, and occasional overseas assignments)
- COMPENSATION $75,000 – $90,000 annual base salary + corporate profit sharing + comprehensive premium benefits package
- CORE SKILLS Complete mastery of electrical and hydraulic schematics, multi-meter diagnostics, pressure/flow meters, and light field welding
- COMPLIANCE Must possess a valid Driver’s License and Passport capability; pre-employment physical and drug screening are required
If you are an elite heavy equipment technician who thrives on technical independence but wants the backing of a stable, deeply loyal corporate family, this remote regional career track is built for you. We are a premier, privately held manufacturing and distribution leader dominating the heavy industrial equipment and high-performance machinery sectors. We operate a fiercely collaborative, people-first culture where an incredible portion of our workforce has stayed for over a decade, and “boomerang” employees regularly return after realizing other shops simply don’t compare.
In this high-visibility role, you won’t just turn wrenches on repetitive shop lines; you will serve as our premier technical subject matter expert and the ultimate “Voice of the Customer” across the East Coast territory. From troubleshooting complex multi-ton hydraulic machinery and advanced auxiliary work tools to leading interactive training classrooms of up to 30 dealer technicians, your expertise is directly linked to our engineering advancements. Backed by extensive internal R&D, a clean modern infrastructure, and robust benefits like profit sharing and educational reimbursement, this position treats you like a foundational business partner, not a number.
What You Will Be Doing
- Serving as the Lead Technical Point Person and field liaison across the East Coast, managing high-value equipment installations and onsite system startups
- Utilizing electrical/hydraulic schematics, multi-meters, pressure gauges, and flow meters to independently diagnose complex operational failures on sophisticated mobile machinery, specialized valving, and high-pressure subsystems
- Performing critical, heavy-duty mechanical repairs, high-pressure fluid power servicing, and light field structural welding directly on-site at active customer operational locations and industrial job sites
- Providing clear, empathetic technical support over the phone, text, and email, partnering closely with internal engineering and inside parts teams to resolve critical diagnostic roadblocks
- Developing and executing comprehensive classroom and hands-on maintenance training programs for up to 30 dealer technicians and end-user operators
- Compiling meticulous service database documentation, tracking equipment performance, and delivering weekly trip reports directly to management to fuel continuous engineering improvements
- Managing personal travel logistics (flights, lodging, rentals) and maintaining highly organized weekly expense reports on a corporate-issued credit card
What We Are Looking For
- Fluid Power Expertise: 5 or more years of proven, hands-on field experience diagnosing, maintaining, and rebuilding complex hydraulic systems and mobile heavy equipment (excavators, material handlers, large specialty systems).
- Educational Foundation: An Associate’s Degree in Diesel Technology/Fluid Power, an official Hydraulic Certification, or 5+ years of verified advanced mechanical field experience in lieu of a degree.
- Diagnostic Precision: Complete mastery in interpreting high-level hydraulic/electrical blueprints and utilizing precision testing tools under rigorous field conditions.
- Road Warrior Stamina: Absolute readiness and physical capability to handle an 80% travel workflow across heavy industrial environments, uneven terrain, and varied outdoor worksites in all weather conditions.
- Communication & Presence: Exceptional interpersonal skills with the professional confidence to train others, navigate dealer relationships, and speak clearly on technical hydraulic principles (Spanish proficiency is a strong asset).
- Location Constraints: Must reside in a centralized East Coast location within a 2-hour drive of a major airport hub to support rapid dispatching; must be a US Citizen or Green Card holder.
Comprehensive Corporate Benefits
- Full Corporate Health, Dental, and Vision insurance plans
- Company-Wide Profit-Sharing Program
- 401(k) Retirement Plan featuring an excellent corporate matching contribution
- Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) bank and paid national holidays
- Tuition Reimbursement and ongoing professional development assistance
- Corporate-issued credit card for all travel, lodging, and field expenses
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