Field Service Engineer – PLC & Automation (Onsite Travel)

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

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.