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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$94K - $179K *

Lead quality initiatives by optimizing test strategies and automation processes. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure high-quality software delivery while mentoring engineers and driving...

United StatesRemote

Yesterday

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$110K - $130K *

Innovate the future of power systems by designing automated tools for transmission planning. Collaborate with engineers to enhance workflows, ensuring reliable results that utilities and developers tr...

Austin, TXRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$93K - $149K *

Transform the onboarding experience for enterprise clients by leading complex implementations, managing multiple projects, and driving cross-functional collaboration to ensure customer success and sat...

United StatesRemote

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$140K - $165K *

Empower clients by leveraging technical expertise to demonstrate product value, cultivate relationships, and drive sales success through effective communication and strategic engagement with stakehold...

United StatesRemote

Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $145K *

Join a team that's dedicated to maintaining secure, reliable IT operations. You'll manage platforms, troubleshoot applications, and enhance workflows, ensuring seamless support for internal teams whil...

RemoteRemote

3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$157K - $283K *

Transform transit operations by leading complex Automatic Train Supervision initiatives. Drive collaboration across technical and operational teams, ensuring system performance and reliability for maj...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   15+ years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$116K - $145K *

Join a dynamic team to design and implement cloud security solutions, enhancing information security and compliance while mitigating cyber threats across the organization. Drive innovation and improve...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$165K *

Engage in cutting-edge AI projects by developing and deploying NLP models. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to optimize performance and scalability, utilizing frameworks like PyTorch or TensorF...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$113K - $142K *

Design and develop structural engineering solutions for modular data centers. Oversee vendor collaboration, conduct risk assessments, and ensure compliance with local codes, delivering repeatable desi...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$79K - $127K *

Shape excellence by leading service project delivery and fostering customer satisfaction. This dynamic role demands robust management skills in the North American mining and material market, ensuring...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$125K - $150K *

Join a team that's redefining cloud solutions by architecting and delivering complex Azure engagements. Lead migrations, mentor engineers, and drive innovation while ensuring robust security and gover...

United StatesRemote

Today

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$102K - $136K *

Join a dynamic team as you lead electrical controls projects, optimizing production processes and enhancing safety. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver innovative solutions while managi...

Alberta, CARemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$130K - $155K *

Optimize the multi-tenant New Relic consolidation layer, aggregating telemetry across AI agent estates. Collaborate with engineering teams to enhance observability practices and ensure effective monit...

Georgia, USRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$85K - $95K *

Grow your career with a dynamic team, managing post-sales operations for key customers. Leverage your expertise in coordinating production schedules and delivery, ensuring alignment with customer need...

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3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$90K - $113K *

Shape the future of renewable energy by leading preliminary substation design for utility-scale solar and BESS projects. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure technical excellence from con...

RemoteRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$80K - $100K *

Lead the charge in delivering enterprise software implementation projects, managing scope, budget, and relationships, while driving innovation using AI technologies to enhance efficiency and client sa...

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4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$74K - $112K *

Join a team that's dedicated to delivering exceptional on-site support for complex equipment. Elevate customer satisfaction through expert installation, troubleshooting, and relationship-building whil...

RemoteRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$110K - $130K *

Manage and lead complex infrastructure projects for financial services clients, ensuring strategic objectives are met through effective planning, execution, and collaboration. Elevate your career in a...

San Antonio, TXRemote

6 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$110K - $130K *

Lead the execution of complex infrastructure projects, ensuring alignment with strategic objectives while managing client relationships and project teams. Drive innovation in project delivery and enha...

Dallas, TXRemote

6 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$110K - $130K *

Lead critical infrastructure projects for financial services clients, managing all phases from planning to completion. Collaborate with teams to ensure project success while mentoring junior managers...

Tempe, AZRemote

6 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$76K - $103K *

Join us to design and develop propulsion hardware as a Mechanical Designer. Collaborate with engineers, create detailed CAD models, and ensure manufacturability of mechanical designs. Your expertise w...

Huntsville, ALRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$110K - $130K *

Innovate within a dynamic team to lead electrical engineering design for grid modernization projects. Drive client engagement and mentor junior engineers while ensuring high-quality deliverables in a...

Houston, TXRemote

5 days ago

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

$120K - $145K *

Pioneer innovative solutions as a Senior Software Engineer, collaborating with a seasoned team to tackle complex challenges. Drive product development in a fully remote environment, focusing on user n...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Transportation

$100K *

Join a team that's dedicated to enhancing enterprise systems through effective maintenance, troubleshooting, and collaboration. Ensure the reliability and performance of critical IT applications in di...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

$90K - $100K *

Advance your career by supporting cloud operations in a dynamic team. You'll manage requests, coordinate changes, and document processes, ensuring smooth communication and operational efficiency in a...

Arlington, VARemote

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 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.