Junior Field Engineer
The Junior Field Engineer is responsible for conducting on-site inspections, field testing, and data collection to support hardware subsystem operations. This role involves troubleshooting, performance monitoring, and producing technical documentation while collaborating closely with teams and clients. Frequent regional travel and strong communication and organizational skills are essential for success in this position.
About Careertakes
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Applicants for this role may also receive access to additional matched opportunities through the Careertakes platform.
What You’ll Do
As a Junior Field Engineer (entry-level), you’ll support field operations for IT hardware and systems. You will perform on-site inspections and testing, log regional performance metrics, troubleshoot hardware subsystems, and produce clear technical reports for internal teams and clients.
- Conduct on-site inspections, field testing, and data collection
- Log and maintain regional performance metrics
- Perform hardware troubleshooting and system-level testing
- Produce technical documentation and concise reports
- Translate technical updates into actionable information for teams and clients
- Collaborate with teammates on data analysis and field operations
- Communicate professionally with clients and stakeholders
- Follow safety procedures and contribute to continuous improvement efforts
Qualifications
- Recent Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or a related technical field (recent graduates encouraged)
- Experience (academic or professional) with field testing, on-site inspections, or data collection
- Familiarity with hardware subsystems, system testing, and basic troubleshooting
- Strong technical communication and reporting skills
- Proven ability to work both collaboratively and independently
- Excellent organization and problem-solving skills
- Basic scripting (Python, Bash, or similar) is a plus
- Willingness and ability to travel frequently to regional field sites
Compensation & Logistics
- Estimated pay: $61,703 per year (estimated)
- Employment type: Full-time
- Frequent regional travel required; role is field-support focused
- Location: Impact, TX (on-site / regional travel)
Preferred / Nice-to-Have Skills
- Hands-on experience with data logging and instrumentation
- Familiarity with performance monitoring tools and reporting dashboards
- Prior client-facing or field-support experience
- Certifications or coursework in hardware systems, networking, or electronics
Equal Opportunity & Hiring Transparency
Careertakes and our client are Equal Opportunity Employers committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. We prohibit discrimination or harassment of any kind. To support a fair and efficient hiring process, AI tools may be used to assist with application review or resume screening. These tools do not replace human decision-making. Final hiring decisions are made by people.
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