Senior Field Service Engineer (MAD-DC-OR)

Location: (HTA) NCP (Hillsboro, OR) Job ID: R0144181 Date Posted: 2026-09-09 Company Name: HITACHI HIGH-TECH AMERICA, INC. Profession (Job Category): Engineering & Science Job Schedule: Full time Remote: No Job Description: POSITION: Senior Field Service Engineer DIVISION: Metrology and Analysis Systems Division (MAD) COMPANY: Hitachi High-Tech America, Inc. (“HTA”) LOCATION: Hillsboro, OR TRAVEL: Up to 50% (domestically and internationally) REMOTE WORK: Customer Hybrid (+50% Onsite) – Onsite 90% / Remote 10% EXPECTED PAY RANGE: $32.09 – $44.13 hourly This pay range is for the position’s base pay only. This position may be eligible for other compensation including incentive pay and/or allowances. Candidates will receive additional information during the interview and selection process. POSITION SUMMARY The Senior Field Service Engineer (SFSE) is spending a portion of their time training and a portion of their time providing training to lower-level Field Service Engineers. The SFSE still receives some detailed instructions on work assignments, continues to acquire job skills, and begins troubleshooting activities. The SFSE becomes more advanced at the hookup process for specific tools and becomes a subject matter expert at their basic operation. Continued training programs are given to develop specific instrument skills, knowledge, and service techniques. The SFSE is interfacing with customers and developing relationships with co-workers and managers. PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES Train and guide other SFSE’s as needed Complete assigned On the Job Training (OJT) with the goal of instrument certification Protect, manage, and maintain company property (i.e., traveling inventory, company care, test equipment, tools, etc.) in accordance with department policy/procedure Answer service calls and promptly return messages from customers in a manner meeting service department policy/practice expectations Maintain appropriate records of all work performed and training received Complete departmental and customer paperwork timely and with high quality Complete assigned formal training with a grade of 75% or higher on all tests Comply and adhere to company policies Portray professionalism and pride in appearance while conforming to policy Provide a positive attitude to all employees and customers Other duties as assigned EDUCATION, LICENSES, and/or CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS BS degree in Engineering (or related field) or equivalent combination of education and experience Must have and retain valid driver’s license in resident State and be insurable by our insurance company Must be eligible for and receive company credit card EXPERIENCE and TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS Five (5) years of experience using digital volt meters, oscilloscopes, hand tools, and computers Two (2) years of direct experience providing service to Hitachi (or similar) tools Willingness to relocate and/or travel Willingness to travel up to 50% (most of the time, travel = 10% or less) SKILLS and ABILITIES REQUIREMENTS / SAFETY REQUREMENTS Ability to effectively communicate information to customers and management regarding service activities and schedules Ability to follow precise instruction Ability to perform selected routine service calls (preventive maintenance and basic emergency service) on one or more models of a product line (measured by instrument certification) Ability to install and qualify a system Ability to work from schematics using various test equipment, mathematical calculation, and instrumentation Knowledge of analog and digital circuitry Ability to read blueprints and electrical schematics Basic knowledge and understanding of physics and chemistry Demonstrate strong work ethic Demonstrate strong verbal and written communication skills with people at all levels within and outside of the company Ability to drive an automobile Ability to see small objects within a confined area Ability to identify and distinguish color-codes Ability to quickly transport from location to location (i.e., air, car, etc.) Ability to transport parts and toolbox from car to equipment site Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. Hand-eye coordination at a level to support a range of activities from very fine (delicate) to large, leveraged type item Ability to hear audible noises Must comply with all corporate safety requirements and directives Expected to use PPE when required Follow all equipment-specific safety protocols Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE) Hitachi High-Tech America, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. Hitachi High-Tech America, Inc. is committed to equal employment opportunities for qualified applicants without discrimination on the basis of actual or perceived of race (including traits historically associated with race, such as natural hairstyle), color, national origin, ancestry, religious creed, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender (including gender expression and gender identity), marital status, registered domestic partner status, family status, military and veteran status, domestic violence victim status, medical condition (including genetic characteristics), physical or mental disability, pregnancy, or any other legally protected characteristic or status. If you require reasonable accommodation in completing this application, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, or otherwise participating in the employee selection process, please direct your inquiries to HTA-AccommodationRequests@hitachi-hightech.com