[Hiring] Laboratory Instruments Field Support Engineer @LECO Corporation

Role Description

Be the Reason Science Stays on Schedule. Imagine walking into a busy lab in the Southeast. An instrument is down, experiments are paused, and the team is counting on you. You quickly diagnose a fault, replace a component, verify performance, and train the staff on best practices—all while upholding LECO’s ISO standards. That’s the kind of impact you’ll make every day at LECO, a family-owned leader in laboratory instrumentation for over 80 years.

• Full Time: Remote, salaried position with travel

Mission of the Role

• Maintain and repair analytical and metallographic instruments to minimize downtime
• Install new systems and implement updates and upgrade kits
• Educate users on theory, software, operation, and preventive care
• Deliver service that consistently meets LECO’s ISO accreditation requirements

Territory & Travel

• Primary coverage across Georgia, Alabama, Florida, and South Carolina
• Additional travel to nearby regions as needed
• Expect travel most days with up to four overnight hotel stays per week (Monday–Friday)
• Ideal home location: near Atlanta, GA

Growth & Training

• Begin with 3–5 months of instrumentation training at LECO in St. Joseph, Michigan
• Advance through mentored field service training with experienced engineers nationwide
• Refresh and expand your expertise at annual service training at headquarters

Qualifications

• Proactive, independent work style and strong communication (written and verbal)
• Professional presence; follow customer site and safety rules
• Meticulous organization and attention to detail
• Solid mechanical skills; background with AC and DC electronics or ability to learn quickly
• Chemistry or military experience is helpful but not required

Requirements

• Bring one or more of the following:
• Two Year Technical Degree or Trade School
• Prior Military with training in a technical field
• Equivalent technical work experience or training
• Valid driver’s license with a clean driving record
• Personal credit card or ability to obtain one

Benefits

• This position offers a $5,000 signing bonus.

Company Description

Headquartered in St. Joseph, Michigan, LECO is a trusted, family-owned company dedicated to building long-term relationships—within our teams and with our customers—through stability, loyalty, and shared interests.

Legal & Equal Opportunity

• Pass a background check and substance abuse screenings
• Must be authorized to work in the US without restriction
• EOE M/F/VET/Disability