Field Service Technician – Electro-Mechanical Systems (Chicago)

Job Title

Field Service Engineer – Medical & Industrial Systems

Location

Chicago, IL

Employment Type

Full-Time | Temp-to-Hire

Schedule

Monday–Friday | Day Shift
40 hours/week

Travel

Approximately 80% local travel and 20% out-of-state travel

Job Summary

Quest International is hiring a Field Service Engineer to support medical imaging systems and industrial electromechanical equipment across the Chicago region.

This is a hands-on, field-based role supporting hospitals and industrial customers. The Field Service Engineer will be responsible for troubleshooting, preventive maintenance, and repair of complex electromechanical systems while working independently in customer environments.

This role is ideal for technicians with real field service experience who are comfortable traveling, working autonomously, and communicating professionally with customers.

Essential Job Functions

• Install, maintain, and repair medical and industrial electromechanical equipment

• Perform troubleshooting to the FRU (Field Replaceable Unit) level

• Conduct preventive maintenance and corrective service calls

• Use diagnostic tools including:

  • Digital multimeter

  • Pressure/vacuum meters

  • Frequency counters

• Service equipment with complex wiring harnesses and sensitive electronic components

• Communicate directly with customers in hospital and industrial environments

• Accurately document service activity, repairs, and parts usage

• Manage daily travel, routing, and service priorities

• Participate in remote or phone-based technical support when required

• Assist with parts coordination and service logistics as needed

Required Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year of field service, maintenance, or hands-on technical repair experience

• Proven electromechanical troubleshooting capability

• Experience servicing electro-mechanical equipment

• Hands-on use of diagnostic tools (not theoretical knowledge)

• Ability to travel extensively (80% local, 20% out-of-state)

• Strong professional communication skills for customer-facing environments

• Strong documentation and reporting habits

• Ability to lift, push, and pull 50 lbs unassisted

• Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation

• High school diploma or equivalent

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with medical devices, imaging systems, or industrial equipment

• Component-level mechanical or electrical repair experience

• Familiarity with preventive maintenance programs

• Exposure to basic networking or system connectivity

• Experience working in hospital or regulated environments

Compensation

• $24.00–$29.00 per hour (DOE)

• Annualized range: $49,920–$60,320

Benefits

• Medical insurance

• Dental insurance

• Vision insurance

• Retirement plan

• Life insurance

• Paid time off

Work Environment & Physical Requirements

• Frequent travel to customer sites

• Work performed in hospital, industrial, and customer environments

• Ability to stand, bend, kneel, climb, and lift up to 50 lbs

• Compliance with customer safety and facility requirements

Equal Opportunity Statement

Quest International is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to legally protected characteristics.