• Field Service Engineer

    Actalent (Grand Ledge, MI)


    Job Title: Field Service Engineer

    Job Description

    The field service engineer will be responsible for traveling to customer sites and completing all necessary installations and troubleshooting of automated foundry equipment. This position requires extensive automation knowledge and will require PLC programming and troubleshooting often.

     

    The engineer will be expected to travel both nationally and internationally for 60% of the year - these projects will often be up to a week long.

     

    The ideal candidate will have a thorough understanding of hydraulics, pneumatics, electrical systems, and PLCs.

     

    The engineer will also have to be customer-facing and maintain strong relationships with both internal and external employees.

     

    + This role can be remote if you live in the following areas: PA, GA, WI, IL, MI, IA

    + If you do not live in Michigan, the travel will be more than 60% due to the location of the customers

    Responsibilities

    + Equipment installation, set-up, inspection, service, and maintenance of various product lines in both foundry and automotive plants.

    + Run-off of assorted foundry automated equipment as well as specialized conveyor systems for the automotive industry.

    + Maintaining positive relationships with both internal and external customers.

    + Positively represent the company’s interests at the customer plant.

    Essential Skills

    + Large industrial equipment troubleshooting and installation

    + PLC programming and troubleshooting (Allen-Bradley/Siemens)

    + Ability to travel nationally and internationally for 60% of the year

    + Certificate or degree from a technical school or 3+ years of related experience (or a combination of both)

    + Strong understanding of hydraulics, pneumatics, field service engineering, electrical engineering, and PLC control

    Additional Skills & Qualifications

    + Foundry experience

    + Engineering degree

    + Military experience

    + In-house manufacturing experience

    + Field service experience

     

    Work Environment

     

    Heavy travel - 60% of the time will be on the road with the other 40% being spent on site in Grand Ledge, MI, unless working remotely, which will require up to 80% travel.

     

    When not traveling, the engineer will be doing online troubleshooting, documentation, and computer work. The company has customers all over the US and the world. This candidate does not need to be local to Grand Ledge and can be located outside of Michigan. The candidate will get exposure to highly automated manufacturing equipment and gain extensive knowledge of engineering processes.

     

    The candidate will receive per diem, a company credit card, and mileage if driving their own vehicle.

    Pay and Benefits

    The pay range for this position is $30.00 - $40.00/hr.

     

    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 fully onsite position in Grand Ledge,MI.

     

    Application Deadline

     

    This position is anticipated to close on May 31, 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.

     

    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 due to a disability, please email [email protected] (%[email protected]) for other accommodation options.