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What You’ll Do

Confidential Client is hiring an early-career, hands-on Mechatronics Test & Field Service Engineer to test, troubleshoot, and support servo-hydraulic actuator products. This role blends product testing and final release checks, mechanical/electrical/hydraulic troubleshooting, field service at customer sites, and quality/reliability improvement work. The position requires strong diagnostic skills, customer-facing communication, and a willingness to travel to customer locations as needed.

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Key Responsibilities

Product Testing & Final Release

• Perform functional and performance testing of servo-hydraulic actuators and control systems prior to shipment.
• Diagnose mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and electromechanical issues and verify corrective actions.
• Review customer-specific programs and system configurations to confirm proper operation.
• Document test results, identify nonconformances, and serve as a final technical checkpoint before product release.

Troubleshooting & Field Service

• Troubleshoot actuator and control-system issues both remotely and at customer sites.
• Diagnose system faults, perform repairs, and support equipment restoration to minimize customer downtime.
• Travel to customer facilities as required to support installations, troubleshooting, repairs, and product evaluations.
• Provide technical guidance and customer training on system operation, maintenance, and troubleshooting.

Quality & Product Reliability

• Investigate product failures, warranty claims, and returned material authorizations (RMAs).
• Coordinate the RMA process, from initial customer diagnostics through repair recommendations and scope definition.
• Maintain accurate records of failures, repairs, test results, and corrective actions.
• Trace recurring issues across machining, assembly, and final testing to identify root causes.
• Collaborate with engineering, manufacturing, and suppliers to implement corrective actions and improve reliability.

Engineering & Team Support

• Work closely with engineering and manufacturing teams to resolve technical issues and improve product performance.
• Provide practical feedback from testing and field service activities to support product development and continuous improvement.
• Develop and maintain troubleshooting documentation, work instructions, test procedures, and customer support materials.
• Support prototype evaluations, product modifications, and other technical projects as needed.

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Qualifications

Required

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechatronics Engineering Technology, Mechatronics Engineering, Electrical Engineering Technology, or a related technical discipline.
• 0–5 years of relevant experience (internships, co-ops, academic projects, or professional employment).
• Hands-on aptitude and strong interest in troubleshooting mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and electromechanical systems.
• Ability to use test equipment, interpret technical information, and follow systematic diagnostic procedures.
• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Effective written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Willingness to travel to customer locations as required.

Preferred

• Exposure to hydraulic systems, servo valves, pumps, actuators, or fluid power technology.
• Familiarity with PLCs, motion control, servo systems, industrial automation, or control software.
• Experience reading electrical schematics, mechanical drawings, and hydraulic diagrams.
• Experience with multimeters, pressure gauges, sensors, and other diagnostic equipment.
• Exposure to product testing, root cause analysis, corrective action, or quality systems.
• Experience documenting technical findings and communicating solutions to customers.

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Desired Attributes

• Enjoys hands-on work and solving real-world technical problems.
• Takes ownership of issues and follows them through to resolution.
• Approaches troubleshooting logically and methodically.
• Comfortable working directly with customers and explaining technical concepts clearly.
• Works well across engineering, manufacturing, and service teams.
• Curious, adaptable, and eager to learn new technologies.
• Balances attention to detail with a practical, results-oriented mindset.

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What You Can Expect

• Hands-on experience with innovative servo-hydraulic actuation and motion control technology.
• Exposure to mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and software-based systems.
• Opportunities to work directly with customers and solve challenging technical problems.
• A collaborative environment with opportunities to learn from experienced engineering professionals.
• The opportunity to influence product quality, reliability, and customer satisfaction.

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About Confidential Client

Confidential Client develops electro-hydraulic actuator solutions in the industrial automation and motion control manufacturing space. The company's products combine mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic technologies to deliver precise motion control for industrial applications.

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