Field Service Technician

Actalent; East Midlands; Remote; GBP 48,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Performance-based annual bonus

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) and IRA programs with company-m

Health Savings Account (HSA)

Paid vacation

8 paid holidays

Job summary

Actalent is seeking an experienced Field Service Technician to support the installation, maintenance, and repair of industrial automation equipment. This role involves significant travel across the U.S.

and offers a chance to work hands-on in various customer environments. The ideal candidate will possess strong mechanical, electrical, and control troubleshooting skills with a background in commissioning industrial equipment.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of field service or industrial troubleshooting experience.
• Strong mechanical, electrical, and controls troubleshooting skills required.
• Proficient in reading electrical schematics and technical documentation.

Responsibilities

• Commission, start up, and troubleshoot industrial equipment at customer facilities.
• Conduct preventive maintenance inspections and identify potential equipment failures.
• Document service activities, repairs, and recommendations accurately.

Skills

Mechanical troubleshooting

Electrical troubleshooting

Controls troubleshooting

PLC troubleshooting

Customer support

Education

Associate's degree in Electromechanical Technology or related field

Tools

Industrial automation equipment

Job description

Overview

We are seeking an experienced Field Service Technician to support the installation, startup, commissioning, maintenance, and repair of industrial automation equipment at customer sites across the United States. This role is ideal for a hands-on technician with strong mechanical, electrical, and controls troubleshooting experience who enjoys travel and solving complex technical challenges in the field.

The position focuses on three core functions:

• Startup and commissioning of new systems
• Emergency troubleshooting and repair support
• Preventive and scheduled maintenance services

This role requires approximately 80% travel, with technicians typically traveling Monday through Thursday and completing administrative or office-related work on Fridays.

Responsibilities

• Commission, start up, troubleshoot, maintain, and repair industrial equipment at customer facilities.
• Perform mechanical, electrical, and pneumatic installations according to established specifications and safety standards.
• Execute system calibrations, I/O checkouts, functional testing, and system validation activities.
• Diagnose and resolve mechanical, electrical, PLC, and controls-related issues.
• Conduct preventive maintenance inspections and identify potential equipment failures before they occur.
• Read and interpret electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, blueprints, and technical documentation.
• Document service activities, repairs, and recommendations accurately and efficiently.
• Provide professional customer support and technical guidance while onsite.

Required Qualifications

• Associate's degree in Electromechanical Technology, Engineering Technology, Industrial Maintenance, or a related technical discipline.
• Minimum of 5 years of field service, maintenance, or industrial troubleshooting experience.
• Strong mechanical, electrical, and controls troubleshooting skills.
• Experience commissioning industrial equipment and automated systems.
• Working knowledge of PLC troubleshooting and industrial control systems.
• Ability to perform I/O verification, system checkout, and startup activities.
• Proficiency reading electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, and technical drawings.
• Hands-on experience with industrial wiring and electrical installation.

Preferred Experience

• Automated manufacturing equipment
• Industrial control systems
• Pneumatic systems
• Motion control equipment
• Customer-facing field service environments

Travel & Work Environment

• Approximately 80% travel throughout the United States
• Typical schedule is Monday through Thursday at customer sites, returning home Thursday evening
• Friday reserved for reporting, planning, and administrative tasks
• Work may be performed in manufacturing facilities, industrial plants, and outdoor environments
• Some lifting, climbing, and extended standing may be required

Benefits

• Performance-based annual bonus
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Health Savings Account (HSA) with strong company contribution
• 401(k) and IRA programs with company match
• Life and AD&D insurance
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Paid vacation and enhanced sick leave
• 8 paid holidays
• PPE reimbursement program

Why Join Us?

This is an opportunity to work with advanced industrial automation equipment while enjoying significant autonomy, travel, and exposure to a wide variety of customer environments. You'll play a critical role in keeping customer operations running while developing expertise in commissioning, controls, and field service engineering.

Job Type & Location

This is a Permanent position based out of York, NE.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $64000.00 - $92000.00/yr.

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.

Company Bonus (not guaranteed and performance based) Medical Insurance Health Savings Account (HSA) Superb HSA Company Contribution Dental Insurance Vision Insurance 401k and Roth IRA 401k and Roth IRA Company Matching Life and AD&D Insurance Flexible Spending Account (FSA) Paid Vacation and Enhanced Sick Leave 8 Paid Holidays Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity, and Accident Insurance PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) Reimbursement

Workplace Type

This is a fully remote position.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Oct 5, 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 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.

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 [e-mail] for other accommodation options.

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Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI): We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.