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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$160K - $185K *

Advance your career by leading mechanical engineering for complex infrastructure projects. Drive client development and practice expansion while collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to deliver i...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Transportation

$75K - $110K *

Drive satellite operations excellence by analyzing telemetry data, optimizing performance, and collaborating with engineering teams to ensure seamless satellite lifecycle management from procurement t...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Transportation

$100K - $120K *

Grow your career with a dynamic role focused on coding, cloud resources, and database support. Lead automation projects, solve unique challenges daily, and collaborate with teams to deliver practical...

CanadaRemote

4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$74K - $113K *

Join a dynamic engineering team to design and analyze structural systems for diverse industrial projects. Leverage your expertise in materials and structural design while collaborating on innovative s...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$85K - $93K *

Join a team that's dedicated to providing exceptional technical support for hydraulic systems. In this customer-facing role, you'll troubleshoot, manage claims, and collaborate with internal teams to...

Davenport, IARemote

3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$80K - $95K *

Lead the charge in executing commissioning projects for electrical systems, ensuring compliance with safety standards and effective communication with clients. Oversee project management tasks while f...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$87K - $102K *

Elevate your career by blending control panel design with field engineering. Collaborate with clients to deliver innovative solutions in dynamic industrial settings, ensuring quality and safety while...

3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$100K - $130K *

Join a team that's dedicated to delivering top-notch commissioning services for mechanical, electrical, and plumbing systems. Drive project success through effective management, client relations, and...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$115K - $125K *

Join a team that's dedicated to innovating logistics solutions. As an Applications Engineer, you'll analyze customer needs, develop tailored solutions, and collaborate across departments to ensure suc...

3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$143K - $193K *

Drive operational excellence by leading ICE maintenance teams, ensuring safety and reliability across facilities. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to prioritize and execute maintenance tasks, f...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$110K - $130K *

Champion technical sales excellence by guiding clients through the sales cycle, enhancing product adoption, and collaborating with teams to drive customer satisfaction and revenue growth in the cybers...

New York, NYRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$130K - $135K *

Join a team that's enhancing enterprise infrastructure by designing, implementing, and maintaining critical systems. Leverage your expertise to improve performance and reliability while collaborating...

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Staffing

$110K - $130K *

Drive reliability and operational excellence for our Enterprise Data & Analytics platform, enhancing performance, automation, and incident response while collaborating with cross-functional teams to e...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$110K - $130K *

Advance your career as a Site Reliability Engineer, driving operational excellence for data and analytics platforms. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance reliability, performance, and au...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$110K - $130K *

Champion reliability and operational excellence for data analytics platforms, driving automation, incident response, and performance tuning. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance service...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$100K - $130K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of banking technology by designing and building scalable full-stack features for a core banking platform, collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver hig...

Ottawa, ONIn-Person

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$100K - $130K *

Join our team to design and maintain scalable full-stack features for a core banking platform. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality software solutions while embracing AI-ass...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$95K - $115K *

Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design and maintain industrial software applications using C#, Python, and .NET technologies, ensuring reliable integration in operational environments to su...

Reposted 3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$145K - $160K *

Transform the energy landscape by leading a skilled operations team in a cutting-edge power generation facility, ensuring safe, efficient, and environmentally responsible operations while driving cont...

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$100K - $120K *

Accelerate your career by partnering with leaders to develop innovative solutions, guide engineering best practices, and ensure high-quality infrastructure. Collaborate with teams to achieve technical...

Mclean, VARemote

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$100K - $120K *

Elevate your career by collaborating with cross-functional teams to design secure, scalable infrastructure. Drive innovative solutions, engage partners globally, and enhance best practices in software...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$80K - $120K *

Drive systems engineering excellence by translating operational needs into rigorous requirements and architectures for cutting-edge avionics software, ensuring safety and compliance throughout the dev...

Reposted 6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$80K - $95K *

Create innovative solutions as a Systems Engineer, overseeing the lifecycle management and integration of Defense Systems. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure optimal performance while m...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$80K - $95K *

Lead systems engineering efforts to integrate and sustain advanced Defense Systems for Electronic Warfare, ensuring operational efficiency and compliance with DoD standards while collaborating with va...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $145K *

Empower innovation by leading the development of production Generative AI solutions. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design, build, and optimize workflows, ensuring operational excellence a...

Florida, USRemote

Reposted 4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

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.