Field Service Engineer

Job Title: Field Service Engineer

Job Description

As a Field Service Engineer, you will support the Engineering team by testing, troubleshooting, installing, and commissioning machines for our customers. You will also provide services for existing machines in the field. This role involves significant travel to customer sites and requires expertise in troubleshooting Allen Bradley PLCs and drives.

Responsibilities

• Travel to customer sites to provide installation and commissioning services for automation machinery.

• Troubleshoot primarily Allen Bradley PLCs and some Siemens PLCs and drives.

• Install and commission automation machinery into mills.

• Receive training to enhance proficiency in programming from scratch.

Essential Skills

• Experience in troubleshooting Allen Bradley PLCs or similar types of PLCs.

• Proficiency with motors, drives, and PLCs.

• Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics.

• Experience with Allen Bradley, Siemens, or ABB drives.

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 5 years of field experience.

• Experience in the metal, steel, or aluminum industry is a plus.

• Strong customer service skills.

• Knowledge of HMI, AC/DC motors, servo motors, and servo drives.

Work Environment

This position requires approximately 75% travel, primarily within the eastern United States including locations such as Pittsburgh, Indiana, Cleveland, Michigan, Kentucky, West Virginia, Mississippi, and Texas. While rare, there may be opportunities to work outside the U.S. The role involves a family-based environment with opportunities to learn from experienced engineers. The use of a company vehicle is optional, but employees are typically reimbursed $0.56/mile for personal vehicle use. A per diem of $55/day is offered. When not traveling, the role is based in Cleveland.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Willoughby, OH.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $35.00 - $48.08/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 Willoughby,OH.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Jun 10, 2026.

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.

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