Field Service Engineer

Job Title: Field Service Engineer We are seeking a dedicated Field Service Engineer to join our AMHS Sustaining Team. This role involves performing technical maintenance and repairs on Automated Material Handling Systems and ensuring their optimal performance. Responsibilities Perform preventative and corrective maintenance, as well as system repairs on Automated Material Handling Systems (AMHS). Troubleshoot and diagnose issues related to electrical, mechanical, electro-mechanical, and software equipment. Analyze system logs, alarms, and error reports to identify the root causes of equipment failures. Verify software revisions, system configurations, and equipment status during maintenance and troubleshooting activities. Install, configure, and validate hardware and software updates on supported equipment. Utilize technical documentation, schematics, wiring diagrams, maintenance procedures, and service manuals to perform repairs. Support sustaining activities to maximize equipment uptime and reliability. Escalate complex hardware and software issues to engineering teams and assist with data collection and troubleshooting efforts. Complete factory training and certification requirements on multiple AMHS platforms and subsystems. Accurately document maintenance activities, repairs, troubleshooting actions, and equipment status reports. Essential Skills 12+ months of hands‑on technical experience in troubleshooting, maintaining, installing, or repairing industrial equipment, automation systems, semiconductor equipment, robotics, or electromechanical systems. Associate degree, technical certification, military technical training, or equivalent hands‑on experience in Mechanical, Electrical, Mechatronics, Robotics, Electronics, or a related field. Basic knowledge of electrical diagnostic instruments and shop/hand tools. Ability to read electrical schematics and blueprints and diagnose/troubleshoot electromechanical devices. PC skills (MS Office, Excel, Windows). Excellent customer satisfaction skills. Willingness to travel and a valid driver's license. Additional Skills & Qualifications Experience troubleshooting automated manufacturing equipment, robotics, conveyors, AMHS, semiconductor equipment, PLC‑controlled systems, or industrial automation. Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, and mechanical drawings. Familiarity with Windows‑based systems, device communications, and basic networking concepts. Experience using diagnostic tools such as multimeters, laptop‑based service software, and log analysis tools. Understanding of mechanical assemblies, sensors, motors, drives, pneumatics, and motion control systems. Flexible, detail‑oriented, and ability to multi‑task. Ability to work in a team environment and be a team player. Presentation skills. Work Environment The work environment is characterized by a clean room setting near moving mechanical parts and electrical systems. The role may require working in high, precarious, or confined spaces and exposure to fumes, airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, electrical shock risks, and vibration. Noise levels are usually moderate. The position demands physical activity, such as standing, using hands, reaching, talking, hearing, walking, climbing ladders, and lifting/moving objects up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. Job Type & Location This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Phoenix, AZ. Pay And Benefits The pay range for this position is $25.00 - $33.00/hr. Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job‑related factors. 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. Benefits 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) Application Deadline This position is anticipated to close on Nov 2, 2026. Workplace Type This is a fully onsite position in Phoenix, AZ. 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 20,000 consultants and 5,000 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be an Engineering News-Record (ENR) Top 500 Design Firm for our engineering design services and a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® winner for both client and talent service. 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. 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