Field Service Engineer

Actalent; Frankfort (IL); On-site; USD 48,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision

401(k) Retirement Plan

Life Insurance

Short and long-term disability

Paid time off

Job summary

Actalent is seeking a Field Service Engineer for a contract-to-hire role based in Frankfort, IL. You will install and program customized machinery, wire electrical panels, troubleshoot with PLCs, and support customers on-site with technical guidance.

The position involves domestic travel about 50% and 2-3 days per month at customer sites within the Midwest. Competitive hourly pay and benefits are offered, with opportunities to convert to permanent employment.

Responsibilities

• Build and troubleshoot customer machinery for adjustments.
• Use blueprints to install and program customized machines.
• Wire electrical panels and troubleshoot machinery using PLCs.
• Communicate with customers to provide technical assistance.
• Use manuals and schematics to troubleshoot mechanical equipment.
• Coordinate parts and documentation resulting from service calls.
• Travel domestically to customer locations for 2-3 days a month.
• Act as a contact for service calls, emails, and customer visits.

Job description

Job Title: Field Service Engineer

This role involves building machines and troubleshooting customer machinery to ensure optimal performance. You will utilize blueprints to install and program customized machines, wire electrical panels, and troubleshoot machinery using PLCs. You will be trained on the machines you commission and will communicate with customers to provide technical assistance. Your work will involve using machine operation, maintenance manuals, drawings, blueprints, and schematics to troubleshoot mechanical equipment. You will coordinate parts and documentation following service calls, emails, and field trips, with domestic travel to customer locations approximately 2-3 days a month. You will act as a contact for the company, handling service calls, emails, and customer visits.

Responsibilities

• Build and troubleshoot customer machinery for adjustments.
• Use blueprints to install and program customized machines.
• Wire electrical panels and troubleshoot machinery using PLCs.
• Communicate with customers to provide technical assistance.
• Use manuals and schematics to troubleshoot mechanical equipment.
• Coordinate parts and documentation resulting from service calls.
• Travel domestically to customer locations for 2-3 days a month.
• Act as a contact for service calls, emails, and customer visits.

Travel Requirements:

This position involves approximately 50% overnight travel. While there is a fair amount of travel, it is generally not overly demanding, as most trips are within the Midwest and Chicagoland area. However, candidates should be open to occasional travel outside the Midwest, including air travel when required.

Key Responsibilities

• Developing, modifying, and troubleshooting PLC logic for automated machinery and equipment
• Reading and interpreting electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, and control drawings
• Performing system startup, commissioning, testing, and troubleshooting at customer sites
• Assisting with electrical wiring, panel modifications, and field installations
• Diagnosing and resolving controls, electrical, and automation-related issues
• Collaborating with customers and internal teams to ensure successful project execution
• Supporting continuous improvement initiatives and system upgrades

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Frankfort, IL.

Pay And Benefits

The pay range for this position is $35.00 - $38.00/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. 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).

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Nov 4, 2026.

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Frankfort,IL.

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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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.