Field Service Engineer - Remote (Chicago area)

Job Posting Start Date 05-15-2026 Job Posting End Date 07-27-2026

Flex is the diversified manufacturing partner of choice that helps market-leading brands design, build and deliver innovative products that improve the world.

A career at Flex offers the opportunity to make a difference and invest in your growth in a respectful, inclusive, and collaborative environment. If you are excited about a role but don't meet every bullet point, we encourage you to apply and join us to create the extraordinary.

Job Summary

To support our extraordinary teams who build great products and contribute to our growth, we're looking to add a/an Field Service Engineer - Remote (Chicago area) located in Chicago area.

Reporting to the Field Service Manager the Field Service Engineer - Remote (Chicago area) will be based in Chicago Area. Provide installation supervision, testing, commissioning, maintenance, and repair work for low voltage distribution gear, transformers, and related power distribution equipment in a professional way.

What a typical day looks like:

• Prepares technical reports/test sheets, monitoring of spare parts, tools/equipment, consumables, etc.
• Maintain and follow safety regulations for the company and the specific sites where working.
• Attend all appropriate site meetings.
• Interfaces with Project Management and Site personnel.
• Provide excellent customer service to clients, listening to and addressing their needs and/or escalating their needs through our organization for resolution.
• Communicate on a regular basis with Project Managers receiving and relaying information.
• Proactively works to eliminate waste and adds value to all processes.
• Adhere to all relevant health and safety regulations and perform work practices that are safe.
• Adhere to company policies and rules.

The experience we're looking to add to our team,

• Education to the Associates level in electrical power distribution or related field and/or 3+ years of similar work experience in a related field. Military experience is preferred. Data Center or equivalent mission critical system experience preferred.
• Demonstrated experience working with electrical power distribution systems, power monitoring systems, AC/DC electrical power, and the use of communication protocols.
• Three to five years' experience in the design of low voltage switchgear assemblies/systems and/or power distribution equipment is preferred.
• Knowledge and understanding of UL Standards, such as UL67 Panelboards, UL1008 Transfer Switch.
• Equipment, UL10008S Static Transfer Switches, UL60950 Information Technology Equipment, UL 891.
• Switchboards, UL 1558 Metal-Enclosed Low-Voltage Power Circuit Breaker Switchgear as applicable, as well as other pertinent standards.
• Ability to travel 50% plus.
• Ability to work on-call, weekends, and required overtime as required. Must also be able to respond and arrive on emergency calls within 2 hours.

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What you'll receive for the great work you provide:

• Full range of medical, dental, and vision plans
• Life Insurance
• Short-term and Long-term Disability
• Matching 401(k) Contributions
• Vacation and Paid Sick Time
• Tuition Reimbursement

Pay Range (Applicable to Illinois)

$77,200.00 USD - $106,200.00 USD Annual

Job Category
Design, Process & Technology Engineering

Relocation: Eligible for domestic relocation only

Is Sponsorship Available?
No

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