Analytical Instrumentation Field Service Specialist (Western Region)

A day in the life

You wake up in or near Denver, CO—your home base—and head out to a customer lab. Today’s plan: install a new analytical instrument before lunch, train a small team on operation and best practices in the afternoon, and finish with a quick preventive maintenance check on a metallographic system. You wrap up your notes, update inventory, and prepare for tomorrow’s visit—this week includes travel with up to four overnights across Colorado and possibly Wyoming or New Mexico, depending on customer needs.

About LECO

For more than 90 years, LECO has set the standard for laboratory instrumentation worldwide. From our headquarters in St. Joseph, Michigan, we remain a family-owned company built on trust, long-term stability, and shared success.

Role overview

• Remote, full-time, salaried role with regular regional travel.
• Customer-facing field position focused on analytical and metallographic instruments.
• Primary territory: Colorado, Wyoming, and New Mexico, with occasional trips to nearby states as needed.
• $5,000 signing bonus.

What you’ll do

• Execute preventive maintenance, diagnose issues, and complete repairs on analytical and metallography systems.
• Install new instruments and apply hardware/software upgrade kits.
• Deliver end-user training on theory, operation, software workflows, and care.
• Keep precise records: parts inventory, expenses, service documentation, and vehicle logs.

What makes you successful

• Self-driven, organized, and comfortable working independently while representing LECO on customer sites.
• Clear, professional communicator—both written and verbal.
• Safety-first mindset; you follow each facility’s rules and present yourself professionally.
• Mechanical aptitude and familiarity with AC/DC electronics—or the ability to learn quickly.
• Background in chemistry or the military is a plus (not required).

Training & travel

• Initial factory training in St. Joseph, Michigan: approximately 3–5 months.
• Follow-up field training alongside experienced engineers across the U.S.
• Annual service training at LECO headquarters to keep your skills sharp.
• Routine travel within the region, typically Monday–Friday, with up to four overnight stays per week.

Credentials

• Two-year technical degree or trade school, or formal military technical training, or equivalent hands-on technical experience.
• Valid driver’s license with a strong driving record.

Compliance

• Pass a background check and substance abuse screenings
• Must be authorized to work in the US without restriction

EOE M/F/VET/Disability

Preferred proficiencies

• Heavy Equipment Repair
• Commercial Electrical Expertise
• Electrical Installation
• Electrical Repair
• Automotive Repair
• Engine Repair
• Electrical / Electronic Systems
• Field Service Readiness
• Aircraft Maintenance
• Avionics Systems
• Composite Materials & Repair
• Aircraft Electrical Systems