Explore Service Engineer Jobs

Service Engineers help customers keep complex equipment, software, and technical systems operating reliably. They diagnose problems, perform installations and repairs, maintain equipment, and explain technical solutions to customers and internal teams. On Ladders, explore vetted Service Engineer opportunities with salaries of $100,000 or more, including experienced and leadership-level roles.

What Does a Service Engineer Do?

Responsibilities vary by industry and product, but often include troubleshooting equipment or systems, conducting inspections and preventive maintenance, installing and configuring products, documenting service work, and advising customers on operation and upkeep. Service Engineers may work at customer sites, in service centers, or remotely, and may travel to support clients and resolve urgent issues.

Skills and Qualifications

Employers commonly seek a relevant engineering or technical background, hands-on diagnostic ability, and experience with the equipment or systems they support. Communication and customer-service skills are essential: Service Engineers need to explain findings clearly, manage expectations, and coordinate effectively with engineering, sales, and support teams. Depending on the role, employers may also value certifications, project management experience, and expertise in areas such as electronics, mechanical systems, networking, or automation.

Service Engineer Career Opportunities

Service Engineer titles can cover a range of specialties, including Field Service Engineer, Technical Service Engineer, Customer Service Engineer, and Senior or Lead Service Engineer. With experience, professionals may move into service management, technical support leadership, applications engineering, or customer success. Compensation depends on factors such as specialization, seniority, location, travel requirements, and scope of responsibility.

Find Service Engineer Jobs on Ladders

Search Ladders for vetted Service Engineer jobs paying $100,000 or more. Review role requirements, compare opportunities, and find positions that fit your technical expertise, customer-facing strengths, and career goals.

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$215K - $240K *

Shape the future of commercial operations by leading strategy, workflows, and data integration. Collaborate with senior leaders to enhance brand performance and drive operational excellence across cro...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$80K - $120K *

Contribute to power system studies for high-voltage substations, ensuring reliability and compliance. Collaborate with engineers, support project documentation, and drive continuous improvement initia...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$72K - $111K *

Elevate quality assurance efforts for ITSM applications by devising test strategies, executing various testing methodologies, and ensuring stakeholder acceptance. Drive continuous improvement while co...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$142K - $180K *

Lead the delivery of innovative healthcare solutions, managing teams and projects from design to deployment. Ensure adherence to stakeholder goals while fostering collaboration and optimizing performa...

Cary, NCRemote

6 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Business Services

$84K - $150K *

Engage with customers to drive design wins and sales revenue by leveraging technical expertise and business acumen. Collaborate with sales teams to identify opportunities, provide support, and build s...

Maryland, USRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$110K - $130K *

Elevate quality and automation efforts for enterprise deployments. Collaborate with customers and engineering to develop a robust QA function using agentic tooling, ensuring consistent environments an...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $130K *

Build innovative technology solutions for Equity Portfolio Management. Collaborate with stakeholders to enhance functionality and maintain high software quality, while leveraging modern practices and...

United StatesRemote

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$112K - $169K *

Help us enhance healthcare integration by designing and implementing HL7 interfaces for Perinatal Systems. Collaborate with clients and vendors to streamline hospital IT systems, ensuring efficient da...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$74K - $124K *

Join a team that's dedicated to managing site activities, ensuring quality installations, and providing technical support in power generation. Contribute to customer satisfaction through effective mai...

CanadaRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$100K - $120K *

Pioneer innovative commissioning processes while collaborating with diverse teams. Oversee project execution, ensuring compliance with ASHRAE, CSA, and LEED standards. Drive technical excellence acros...

Atlanta, GARemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$111K - $150K *

Join a team that's advancing renewable energy solutions through expert power system analysis. Lead complex studies, collaborate with cross-functional teams, and drive innovative engineering practices...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$110K - $130K *

Elevate analytics capabilities by designing and implementing robust ETL processes, data solutions, and dashboards. Lead projects, mentor developers, and drive data-driven decision-making across teams...

United StatesRemote

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$110K - $120K *

Lead the charge in quality engineering for critical assessment platforms, driving testing excellence and automation maturity. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure reliability and scalabil...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$80K - $95K *

Join a team that's dedicated to ensuring quality in construction projects. As a Senior Construction Inspector, you'll oversee compliance on Road & Bridge projects, conducting inspections and collabora...

Shelton, CTRemote

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$110K - $130K *

Lead the charge in optimizing supplier performance and innovation. Drive a team to enhance supplier capabilities, ensuring high-quality product delivery while fostering strategic relationships and con...

South Bend, INRemote

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$97K - $122K *

Advance your career by leading supplier development initiatives that enhance performance and innovation. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality products while driving continuo...

Minneapolis, MNRemote

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$117K - $195K *

Join a team that's developing cutting-edge avionics architectures for diverse missions. Leverage your expertise in command and data handling to optimize system performance and ensure seamless integrat...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$80K - $95K *

Redefine your career by executing commissioning and testing of protection & control systems for electric utilities. Collaborate on innovative projects, ensuring safety and efficiency in substations an...

Norfolk, VARemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$88K - $105K *

Lead the charge in developing and maintaining detailed construction schedules, ensuring timely project delivery through collaboration, risk mitigation, and strategic analysis. Thrive in a dynamic envi...

Texas, USRemote

3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $130K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of data center automation. In this role, you'll design cutting-edge control systems for critical infrastructure projects globally, collaborating with diverse team...

Arlington, VARemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$95K - $115K *

Join a team that's driving technical sales excellence in the East Coast market. As a key player, you'll lead the sales cycle, engage with customers, and deliver tailored solutions that drive significa...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$130K - $155K *

Transform our platform by enhancing performance and reliability as a Senior Site Reliability Engineer. Collaborate with teams to optimize Ruby on Rails applications, leverage AI for operational effici...

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3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$90K - $110K *

Take ownership of designing, building, and maintaining critical IT system integrations, ensuring data flow and operational efficiency while troubleshooting complex issues and optimizing performance in...

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4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Hospitals & Medical Centers

$104K - $141K *

Elevate your career by designing high voltage transmission lines using PLS-CADD. Collaborate with multi-discipline teams, manage project scopes, and deliver expert consultation to ensure successful pr...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$130K - $140K *

Support a dynamic team in developing and optimizing data pipelines, ensuring seamless data processing and delivery to empower federal projects. Drive automation and promote agile methodologies for inn...

RemoteRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

  • What does a Service Engineer do?question toggle

    A Service Engineer installs, maintains, inspects, and troubleshoots equipment or technical systems. The role often includes working directly with customers, documenting service activity, and coordinating solutions with technical teams.

  • What qualifications are commonly required for Service Engineer jobs?question toggle

    Requirements vary, but employers often look for engineering or technical education, relevant product or industry experience, strong diagnostic skills, and clear communication. Some roles also require specific certifications, software knowledge, or the ability to travel.

  • Where do Service Engineers work?question toggle

    Service Engineers may work at customer locations, in service centers, at manufacturing or technology companies, or remotely. Field-based jobs often involve travel, while other roles focus on remote support or in-house equipment.

  • How can I find Service Engineer jobs paying $100,000 or more?question toggle

    Use Ladders to explore vetted professional job listings with salaries of $100,000 or more. Search Service Engineer titles and review each listing for its compensation, responsibilities, location, and qualifications.

  • What career paths can follow a Service Engineer role?question toggle

    Experienced Service Engineers may advance to senior or lead positions, service management, technical support leadership, applications engineering, or other customer-facing technical roles.