Engines Service Engineer, Level 1-3

Description

Job Title: Service Engineer, Engines (Level 1–3)

Location: Fort Lauderdale, Florida

Salary Range:  $25.00 - $42.00 per hour (based on level of skills and experience)
Travel: Field Position – field service and customer site visits, up to 85%

About the Role

The Service Engineer, Engines is a highly skilled technical professional responsible for executing and supporting maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO) activities on company-supported engine systems and equipment. This role requires a strong commitment to technical mastery, precision, and structured execution, whether working independently or as part of a team in field or shop environments.

This position is ideal for individuals who are driven to understand systems deeply, analyze data independently, and deliver work to exacting standards—even in high-pressure, fast-changing environments. The role is structured across three levels (Level 1–3), allowing for progression as technical capability, judgment, and leadership responsibility increase.

Core Responsibilities (All Levels)

• Perform in-house and field service work, including installation, troubleshooting, testing, and maintenance of supported engine systems 
• Execute work in accordance with established processes, procedures, and quality standards 
• Apply strong attention to detail and technical accuracy in all service activities 
• Diagnose mechanical and electrical failures through systematic analysis and data-driven troubleshooting 
• Replace, document, and verify parts and repairs to ensure reliable outcomes 
• Support Technical Assistance Group (TAG), training efforts, and system-level testing as required 
• Maintain professionalism and composure while working under changing priorities, deadlines, and service demands
   

Progressive Responsibilities by Level

Level 1 – Developing Service Engineer

• Perform assigned service tasks under close supervision within defined guidelines 
• Build foundational knowledge of engine components and system-level functionality 
• Assist with structured fault-finding and basic troubleshooting activities 
• Support customers and internal teams with basic technical guidance, including low-level controls support 
• Demonstrate a disciplined approach to learning, documentation, and task execution
   

Level 2 – Intermediate Service Engineer

(Includes all Level 1 responsibilities, plus the following)

• Perform independent electrical and mechanical fault-finding 
• Read and interpret electrical and hydraulic schematics with accuracy 
• Install and commission standard control and actuation systems 
• Deliver basic to intermediate technical instruction to customers and colleagues 
• Apply experience and judgment to plan work while maintaining adherence to structured processes 
• Balance efficiency with precision in a dynamic service environment
   

Level 3 – Senior / Lead Service Engineer

(Includes all Level 1 and 2 responsibilities, plus the following)

• Perform advanced diagnostics on complex engine, control, and system integrations 
• Interpret and develop detailed control system diagrams 
• Install and commission controls, small systems, and integrated actuation packages 
• Serve as a technical authority, mentoring junior engineers and reinforcing best practices 
• Provide high-level TAG support, recommending optimal technical solutions aligned with customer requirements 
• Support in-house system testing and lead technically complex service activities 
• Plan, prioritize, and direct work based on experience, technical judgment, and operational demands
   

Knowledge, Skills & Capabilities

• Strong mechanical and/or electrical expertise with a methodical problem-solving approach 
• High degree of attention to detail, accuracy, and technical discipline 
• Ability to independently analyze data, systems, and technical information 
• Comfort working under pressure with shifting priorities and service demands 
• Strong written and verbal communication skills for technical reporting and customer interaction