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As of Jun 6, 2026, the average yearly pay for overnight cable engineer in the United States is $86,669.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $62,000.00 and $86,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Overnight Cable Engineer vs Cable Installer?

AspectOvernight Cable EngineerCable Installer
CertificationsTechnical certifications, such as CATV or telecommunications licensesBasic electrical or construction certifications often preferred
Work EnvironmentFieldwork during overnight hours, working on existing infrastructureDaytime installation sites, new cable setups or repairs
Employer & IndustryTelecom companies, cable providersConstruction firms, cable installation companies

Overnight Cable Engineers focus on maintaining and repairing existing cable networks during overnight shifts, requiring specialized technical skills and certifications. Cable Installers typically handle new installations during daytime hours, focusing on setup and initial connections. While both roles involve working with cable infrastructure, their work hours, tasks, and certifications differ significantly.

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Infographic showing various Overnight Cable Engineer job openings in the United States as of May 2026, with employment types broken down into 87% Full Time, 12% Part Time, and 1% Contract. Highlights an 84% Physical, 4% Hybrid, and 12% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $86,669 per year, or $41.7 per hour.
Bay Area Field Service Engineer - Electro-Mechanical

Bay Area Field Service Engineer - Electro-Mechanical

Quest International Inc

San Francisco, CA • On-site

$24 - $29/hr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 29 days ago

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Job description

Field Service Technician I – Electro-Mechanical Equipment

San Francisco Bay Area, CA | Field-Based
Full-Time | Temp-to-Hire
Pay: $24.00–$29.00 per hour
Travel: Up to 80%, including overnight travel

About the Role

Quest International is hiring a Field Service Technician I to support installation, preventative maintenance, troubleshooting, and corrective repair of medical and industrial electro-mechanical equipment throughout the San Francisco Bay Area.

This is a hands-on field service repair role. The right candidate must be comfortable working independently at customer sites, using diagnostic tools, replacing parts or modules, documenting service work, and traveling regularly.

This is not an IT help desk, desktop support, networking, software, computer science, or general technical support role.

Must-Have Requirements

Please review before applying. Candidates must meet the following requirements:

  • Currently live in the San Francisco Bay Area or have already completed relocation.
  • Have hands-on electro-mechanical troubleshooting, repair, or equipment service experience.
  • Have experience troubleshooting equipment to the FRU, module, part, or component level.
  • Have used diagnostic tools such as a digital multimeter.
  • Have experience working with wiring, connectors, cabling, assemblies, or sensitive electronic components.
  • Have a valid driver’s license.
  • Have your own reliable vehicle available for work-related travel.
  • Be able to travel up to 80%, including overnight travel when needed.
  • Be comfortable with a temp-to-hire employment structure.
  • Be aligned with the $24.00–$29.00 per hour pay range.

Key Responsibilities

  • Install, inspect, troubleshoot, maintain, and repair medical and industrial equipment at customer sites.
  • Perform preventative maintenance and corrective repair services.
  • Troubleshoot equipment issues to the FRU/module/part level.
  • Replace failed parts, modules, assemblies, boards, sensors, cabling, or connectors as needed.
  • Work with wiring harnesses, connectors, cabling, and sensitive electronic components.
  • Use service tools such as digital multimeters, vacuum/pressure meters, frequency counters, and other diagnostic equipment.
  • Follow service manuals, work instructions, safety procedures, and customer requirements.
  • Document service activity, findings, repairs, parts used, and next steps clearly.
  • Communicate professionally with customers, internal teams, and service leadership.
  • Travel throughout the assigned territory, including overnight travel when required.

Required Qualifications

  • High school diploma or equivalent.
  • Minimum 1 year of hands-on technical repair, field service, equipment maintenance, electro-mechanical repair, or related experience.
  • Experience servicing electro-mechanical products or physical equipment.
  • Ability to troubleshoot to the FRU, module, part, or component level.
  • Experience using a digital multimeter or similar diagnostic tool.
  • Experience with wiring, connectors, cabling, assemblies, or sensitive electronic components.
  • Ability to read and follow service documentation, work instructions, diagrams, or technical manuals.
  • Valid driver’s license and reliable personal vehicle required.
  • Ability to travel up to 80%.
  • Ability to work independently at customer sites.
  • Strong customer communication and documentation skills.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience with medical, diagnostic, lab, imaging, optical, OEM, or industrial equipment.
  • Prior customer-site field service experience.
  • Experience using vacuum/pressure meters, frequency counters, power supplies, diagnostic testers, or similar tools.
  • Military technical training, BMET, electronics, electrical, automotive, aviation, robotics, mechatronics, or industrial maintenance background.
  • Experience in regulated, ISO, healthcare, manufacturing, or quality-controlled environments.
  • Command line or PowerShell familiarity.

Not the Right Fit If Your Background Is Mainly

This role may not be aligned if your experience is primarily:

  • IT help desk or desktop support
  • Software development or coding
  • Network administration
  • Computer science projects only
  • General customer service with no equipment repair
  • Warehouse, shipping, or assembly work without troubleshooting ownership
  • Academic engineering projects without practical field repair experience
  • No Bay Area location or completed relocation
  • No valid driver’s license or reliable vehicle
  • Pay expectations above $29.00 per hour

Employment Structure

This position is temp-to-hire. Long-term conversion is based on performance, attendance, reliability, business need, and hiring manager/HR approval. Conversion is not guaranteed.

Benefits

  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • 401(k)
  • Paid time off
  • Paid holidays
  • Ongoing training and development
  • Opportunity for long-term conversion based on performance and business need

About Quest International

Quest International has been delivering field service, depot repair, and technical support solutions for more than 40 years. We support customers across medical, industrial, and technical service environments and are known for hands-on problem solving, dependable field execution, and strong customer support.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Quest International is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider qualified applicants based on job-related qualifications, experience, and business needs, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected status.

Company Description

Quest International is a global leader in medical and industrial equipment services, specializing in repair, calibration, and field support. For over 40 years, we’ve partnered with hospitals, OEMs, and corporations nationwide. Based in Irvine, CA, Quest is known for quality, teamwork, and innovation that keeps critical systems running. ⚙️