Field Service Engineer – Automotive Systems (Heavy Travel)

Energy Jobline ZR; Grand Rapids (MI); On-site; USD 63,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

HSA

FSA

Life Insurance

AD&D Coverage

Disability Insurance

401(k) match

EAP

Virtual Healthcare

Nurse Advocate

Accident & Hospital Indemnity

Domestic Partner Benefits

Job summary

Actalent in Grand Rapids, MI is seeking a motivated Field Service Engineer for an entry‑level, permanent role. You will train 2–4 months on‑site with the Field Service Manager, learn startup, operation, and commissioning of equipment, and begin hands‑on work across electrical, mechanical and control tasks.

Ideal candidates hold a Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field, basic PLC ladder logic, and a drive to grow into controls, software, mechanical or electrical

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field.
• Fundamental understanding of PLC/ladder logic.
• Mechanical and electrical aptitude.
• Clean driving record.
• 0-2 years of experience in pneumatics and hydraulics.
• Experience from co-ops or internships.

Responsibilities

• Engage in hands‑on engineering tasks, primarily focused on learning and training initially.
• Undergo 2-4 months of training at the Grand Rapids site, receiving instruction from the Field Service Manager and team.
• Observe, shadow, and replicate engineering behaviors during training.
• Interact with customers to teach them the startup, operation, and commissioning of equipment.
• Work with electrical assembly of panels, high voltage power sources, PLC panels, transistors, and motor drives on large metal, hydraulic, and mechanically automated equipment.
• Provide support and service for testing equipment used in automotive assembly plants.
• Travel extensively (70-90% of the time) across various parts of the US.

Skills

PLC ladder logic

Mechanical aptitude

Electrical aptitude

Clean driving record

Willingness to travel

Hands-on learning

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field

Job description

Actalent in Grand Rapids, MI is seeking a motivated Field Service Engineer for an entry‑level, permanent role. You will train 2–4 months on‑site with the Field Service Manager, learn startup, operation, and commissioning of equipment, and begin hands‑on work across electrical, mechanical and control tasks.

Ideal candidates hold a Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field, basic PLC ladder logic, and a drive to grow into controls, software, mechanical or electrical