Field Service Engineering - Southern California

Description

InTest Thermal Solutions (iTS) specializes in the design and manufacture of precision temperature control systems. Our breadth of products and in-house engineering capabilities allow us to be a single-partner-solution for thermal test, process cooling, and cold storage applications. We are recognized globally for our expertise in precise temperature control and simulation of extreme thermal environments, from -185 to +500°C, with rapid transitions or long dwell times. The iTS family includes four product brands: Temptronic, Sigma Systems, Thermonics, and North Sciences. inTEST Thermal Solutions is a wholly owned subsidiary of InTest Corporation, Mount Laurel, New Jersey, USA.

We are seeking an Field Service Engineer to join our growing Service team.

• Location: Southern California (Orange County or Greater Los Angeles Preferred)
• Work Arrangement: Remote/Home Office
• Travel: Approximately 50-75% regional travel throughout California and the Western United States. Candidates should reside

within reasonable driving distance of major airports in Orange County, Los Angeles, or Long Beach.

This role is ideal for early career candidates looking to continue in a hands-on, customer-facing engineering career with strong technical development and travel opportunities.

As a Field Service Engineer, you will receive training and mentorship while supporting the installation, maintenance, calibration, and troubleshooting of customer systems at client sites. You will work closely with our Head of Global Service, Sales, and Service Administration teams to ensure excellent customer experiences and reliable system performance.

This position offers a unique blend of engineering, problem-solving, and customer interaction , with exposure to real-world applications and continuous learning.

Requirements

What You’ll Do

Assist with the installation and commissioning of new customer systems

Perform preventative maintenance (PM) and system calibrations (NIST and ISO 17025), with training provided

Troubleshoot and help resolve technical issues at customer sites

Learn to analyze product performance and identify root causes of issues

Communicate clearly with customers to understand their concerns and provide updates

Complete service documentation and reports using CRM and service tools

Support parts ordering and service logistics processes

Learn to recommend appropriate service agreements based on customer needs

Travel to customer sites across the West Coast (and occasionally beyond)

What We’re Looking For

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or a related technical field (Mechanical, Electrical, Mechatronics, Thermal, etc.)

Strong interest in hands-on engineering, troubleshooting, and field work

Willingness to learn new technologies and systems

Strong communication skills and a customer-focused mindset

Comfortable working independently with guidance and support

Detail-oriented with good organizational skills

Basic computer skills, including Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint

Ability to travel up to 50% of the time

Nice to Have (Not Required)

2 years experience or Internship, co-op, lab, or hands-on project experience

Exposure to refrigeration systems, electronics, thermal measurements, or mechanical systems

Familiarity with CRM tools (HubSpot a plus)

Experience with RS-232 / IEEE communications

EPA 608 Certification (or willingness to obtain with company support)

Additional Requirements

U.S. Citizenship required (ITAR compliance)

Service territory primarily covers the West Coast , with occasional U.S. or international travel as needed

Why This Role Is a Great Start

Structured training and on-the-job learning

Exposure to real customer environments and advanced systems

Clear path to develop technical and customer-facing engineering skills

Opportunity to grow within a global service organization

InTest Thermal Solutions is an equal opportunity employer (EOE) and offers competitive salary and benefits package - health & dental benefit package, paid vacation, holidays and sick time, and 401k, with employer match and much more!

Equal Opportunity Employer and considers applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, creed, religion, ancestry, national origin, age, gender identity, sex, marital status, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, use of a guide dog or service animal, military/veteran status, citizenship status, basis of genetic information, or any other group protected by law.