Onsite Support Engineer, Scientific Instruments

Are You the Technician Labs Count On?

Do you like solving tough problems, teaching others, and seeing precision equipment run flawlessly because of your work? If yes, you might thrive as LECO’s Onsite Support Engineer for the South-Central U.S.Why LECOFor over 90 years, LECO—headquartered in St. Joseph, Michigan—has delivered world-class laboratory instruments around the globe. As a family-owned organization, we invest in shared success, long-term stability, loyalty, and trust.

What Success Looks Like You’ll operate in a full-time, remote, salaried capacity with regular travel. Your primary customers are in Texas, Arkansas, and Louisiana, and you’ll occasionally assist nearby regions. Living near Dallas, TX is ideal. A $5,000 signing bonus is part of the offer.

Your Core Impact Diagnose and resolve issues on analytical and metallographic instruments through preventive maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair.

Install new instruments and apply updates/upgrade kits to existing systems.

Guide users on theory, day-to-day operation, software workflows, and maintenance habits that extend uptime.

Deliver every service activity to the standards required by LECO’s ISO accreditation.

Travel & Rhythm Expect daily travel with up to four overnight hotel stays per week (Monday–Friday), depending on workload. You’ll plan your week, communicate proactively, and keep meticulous records.

How You’ll Grow Start with 3–5 months of immersive instrumentation training at LECO in St. Joseph, Michigan.

Continue with field mentoring alongside veteran service engineers nationwide.

Attend annual service training at headquarters to stay ahead of new technologies.

What You Bring Strong written and verbal communication; self-starter mindset.

Professional presence with strict adherence to customer site and safety protocols.

Excellent organization and attention to detail.

Valid driver’s license with a clean driving record.

Personal credit card or ability to obtain one for travel expenses.

Hands-on mechanical capability; exposure to AC/DC electronics or the capacity to learn quickly.

Background in chemistry or military service is beneficial but not required.

Education Paths Two Year Technical Degree or Trade School, or Prior Military with training in a technical field, or Equivalent technical work experience or training

Technical Areas Where You’ll Shine Industrial and Manufacturing Engineering Troubleshooting and Field Service Readiness Electrical/Electronic Systems and High Voltage Systems Industrial Electrical Systems and Diagnostics (Heavy Equipment)
Electrical Schematic Reading Pneumatics Troubleshooting Equipment Installation & Wiring Legal & Compliance Notices EOE M/F/VET/Disability Pass a background check and substance abuse screenings

Must be authorized to work in the US without restriction