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Field Service Engineer

Actalent
Willoughby, OH Other
POSTED ON 1/16/2025 CLOSED ON 3/16/2025

What are the responsibilities and job description for the Field Service Engineer position at Actalent?

Job Title: Field Service Engineer


Job Description

The Field Service Engineer will assist the Engineering team in testing, troubleshooting, installing, and commissioning machines for our customers. Additionally, the Field Service Engineer will provide services for our existing machines in the field.

Responsibilities

  • Travel to customer sites.
  • Troubleshoot Allen Bradley PLCs (mostly) and some Siemens PLCs and drives.
  • Install and commission automation machinery in mills.
  • Receive training to program from scratch to enhance proficiency.

Essential Skills

  • Experience with Allen Bradley PLCs.
  • PLC troubleshooting.
  • Commissioning automation machinery.
  • Reading electrical schematics.
  • Electrical troubleshooting.
  • Experience with servomotors and servo drives.
  • Installation of automation machinery.
  • Customer service skills.
  • Experience with HMI and AC/DC motors.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

  • Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering (or a similar field) with 2-3 years of field experience OR an Associate's Degree in Electrical (or a similar field) with 2 years of field service experience.
  • Experience troubleshooting Allen Bradley PLCs or similar PLCs.
  • Experience with Allen Bradley, Siemens, or ABB drives.
  • Experience in the metal, steel, or aluminum industry is a plus.

Work Environment

The position requires approximately 75% travel, with potential travel up to a month at a time, followed by a few weeks off. The largest concentration of customers is on the eastern end of the U.S. including locations such as Pittsburgh, Indiana, Cleveland, Michigan, Kentucky, West Virginia, Mississippi, and Texas. It is extremely rare to work outside of the U.S. Engineers have the option to use a company vehicle or use their own vehicle and get reimbursed at $0.56/mile. Eligible for a per diem of $55/day. The role cannot be performed remotely and requires presence in Cleveland when not traveling. The work environment is family-based, with a supportive atmosphere where even the owners are involved in engineering projects. Training will be provided by experienced and decorated engineers.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $35.00 - $48.08

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:

• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a hybrid position in Willoughby,OH.

Application Deadline

This position will be accepting applications until Jan 23, 2025.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

At Actalent, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people. DE&I are embedded into our culture through:

  • Hiring diverse talent
  • Maintaining an inclusive environment through persistent self-reflection
  • Building a culture of care, engagement, and recognition with clear outcomes
  • Ensuring growth opportunities for our people

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com for other accommodation options.

Salary : $35 - $48

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