Field Mechanical Engineer

Join Us in Solving Real-World Engineering Challenges—Where Innovation Meets Impact

Are you an engineer who thrives beyond the desk—someone who wants to see your expertise come to life in the field and make a measurable difference? As a Field Mechanical Engineer
, you’ll step into a dynamic role where you don’t just design solutions—you deliver them, side‑by‑side with customers, in real‑world environments.

In this position, you’ll become a trusted technical advisor, working directly with industry leaders to optimize critical fluid systems. You’ll tackle complex challenges, uncover opportunities for improvement, and implement innovative, high‑impact solutions using Swagelok’s industry‑leading products and services. Every day offers a new puzzle to solve, a system to improve, and a customer to empower.

This role is ideal for engineers who are:

• Curious and driven to dig deeper and uncover better solutions
• Hands‑on problem solvers who enjoy translating theory into real‑world performance
• Collaborative leaders who can bring teams together to achieve results
• Customer‑focused professionals who take pride in building relationships and delivering value

You’ll gain exposure to diverse industries, cutting‑edge applications, and meaningful projects—while developing both your technical expertise and business acumen. From designing system improvements and leading cross‑functional initiatives to training customers and influencing product innovation, your contributions will directly shape outcomes.

If you’re ready to take ownership of your work, travel beyond the ordinary, and play a pivotal role in optimizing critical systems that keep industries running, we want to hear from you.

Make an impact where it matters most—out in the field.

For the first 9‑12 months we want you come to the office located at 2515 SE Mailwell Drive, Milwaukie, OR 97222 when you are not at a customer site. After training there is a possibility of a hybrid remote work schedule.

The primary responsibility of a Field Mechanical Engineer will be to work alongside our customers in the field to identify and implement innovative solutions to optimize fluid systems and the use of Swagelok products and services. They will collaborate and lead cross‑functional teams to drive improvements, enhance system performance, and ensure efficient and reliable operation of fluid systems. They will lead efforts to effectively provide services to customers.

The Field Engineer will support Custom Solutions operations through P&t, BOM development and technical support.

• Works onsite and engages with the customer to drive sales of products and services
• Solution discovery:
  Proactively identify areas for optimization and improvement within both existing and to‑be‑built customer fluid systems
• Collaborative problem‑solving:
  Collaborate with equipment engineers, process specialists, and other stakeholders to drive cross‑functional problem‑solving initiatives and address challenges related to customer fluid systems.
• Drive innovation and solve complex challenges in fluid systems by analyzing performance, designing Swagelok‑based enhancements, and implementing data‑driven monitoring for continuous optimization.
• Documentation and reporting:
  Maintain comprehensive documentation of optimization activities, including findings, recommendations, and implementation plans. Generate reports to communicate results and provide actionable insights to internal teams and customers.
• Training and support:
  Provide technical training and support to internal teams and customers on fluid system optimization strategies, best practices, and troubleshooting techniques.
• Ensure alignment with the Custom Solution Policy and Swagelok Quality System procedures.
• Assist with projects and special assignments.
• Support the technical resolution of product returns and customer complaints/concerns.
• Supports the development, coordination, and implementation of industry sales plans designed to increase existing business and capture new opportunities for purposes of sales and revenue growth.
• Identify the changing application needs for new products and…