Field Service Trainee; Part-Time

The Field Service Trainee supports the Field Service Engineering team by inspecting equipment, helping with installations and maintenance, managing inventory and tools, and recording technical data.

This entry‑level role is great for current engineering students or recent graduates to receive hands‑on experience and a strong start to an engineering career.

Contribute to a variety of office tasks within the Service Department while actively learning about Mitsubishi CNC & Robot products and systems.

• Partner with service engineers to diagnose root causes of system failures and assist with diverse technical responsibilities.
• Create and/or update technical documentation as well as consolidate redundant procedures.
• Carry out software updates and data backups.
• Follow up with service engineers on outstanding open returns.
• Keep inventory and assist with the shipping of testing equipment to service engineers and calibration.
• Assemble upgrade panels for legacy systems and perform diagnostic testing and troubleshooting on PCBs, power supplies, drives, and motors.

• Actively pursuing a degree in Electrical Engineering or Electrical Engineering Technology.
• Have a minimum of 1 year of education in this area completed.
• Experience using oscilloscopes and a variety of diagnostic meters for electronic testing and analysis, demonstrating strong hands‑on ability with tools and equipment in a technical environment.
• Capable of troubleshooting electrical and electronic systems using detailed schematics and diagrams.
• Mechanically inclined, with a solid understanding of electromechanical systems and components.
• Position is part‑time – approximately 10‑20 hours per week.
• On‑site at our headquarters in Vernon Hills, IL.
• Work hours can be flexible around class schedules, as agreed upon by supervisor (must take place between 8‑6 pm Monday‑Friday).
• No personal travel required; but may go on calls to shadow with experienced service engineers.

Expected pay range for this position is $22.00‑$25.00 per hour, depending on skills and experience.

Mitsubishi Electric Automation, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in hiring or employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, marital status, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, or any other lawfully protected characteristic.