Field Service Technician

ACTalent; Holland (MI); On-site; USD 55,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision

401(k) Retirement Plan

Paid time off

Job summary

Actalent is seeking a Field Service Technician to support industrial electrical and automation equipment for manufacturing customers in West Michigan. This full-time, hourly role is based in a Holland, MI shop with about 50% local day travel to customer facilities.

You will install, wire, troubleshoot, and service machinery and control systems, collaborating with engineering and assembly teams to ensure reliable operation.

Qualifications

• Proven experience with panel building for industrial automation equipment.
• Journeyman Electrician qualification or equivalent level of electrical expertise.
• Strong wiring skills for industrial machinery and electrical control panels.
• Hands-on experience with troubleshooting electrical systems and automation equipment.
• Ability to read and accurately interpret electrical schematics and wiring diagrams.
• Experience with installation, service, and repair of industrial electrical and mechanical systems.
• Field service experience working at customer facilities.
• Ability to work with motors, sensors, drives, PLCs, contactors, and related electrical components.
• Competence in performing continuity checks, machine testing, and startup support.
• Knowledge of pneumatics and their application in industrial machinery.

Responsibilities

• Install, wire, troubleshoot, and service industrial machinery and automation equipment at customer facilities and in the shop.
• Assemble and wire electrical control panels for industrial automation applications.
• Read, interpret, and follow electrical schematics and wiring diagrams to complete installations and repairs accurately.
• Connect motors, sensors, drives, PLCs, contactors, and other electrical components in accordance with specifications and safety standards.
• Perform electrical troubleshooting, continuity checks, machine testing, and startup support to ensure systems operate correctly.
• Complete service, repair, and installation work at customer facilities throughout West Michigan, using a company vehicle for travel.
• Collaborate with engineering and assembly teams to diagnose and resolve electrical or wiring issues on machinery and control panels.
• Perform mechanical and pneumatic installation and repair tasks as needed to support equipment operation.
• Document work performed and communicate status, findings, and recommendations to internal teams and customers as required.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment in the shop and at customer sites, following all safety procedures and guidelines.

Skills

Panel building

Journeyman Electrician qualification

Wiring industrial equipment

Read electrical schematics

Troubleshooting electrical systems

PLC, drives, sensors, motors

Field service at customer facilities

Safety compliance

Mechanical and pneumatic installation

Documentation and communication

Education

Journeyman Electrician qualification or equivalent

Job description

Job Title: Field Service Technician

Job Description

The Field Service Technician supports industrial electrical and automation equipment for manufacturing customers across West Michigan. This full-time, hourly role is based out of a Holland, MI shop and involves approximately 50% local day travel to customer facilities. The technician installs, wires, troubleshoots, and services industrial machinery and control systems, working closely with engineering and assembly teams to ensure reliable operation and high-quality service.

Responsibilities

• Install, wire, troubleshoot, and service industrial machinery and automation equipment at customer facilities and in the shop
• Assemble and wire electrical control panels for industrial automation applications
• Read, interpret, and follow electrical schematics and wiring diagrams to complete installations and repairs accurately
• Connect motors, sensors, drives, PLCs, contactors, and other electrical components in accordance with specifications and safety standards
• Perform electrical troubleshooting, continuity checks, machine testing, and startup support to ensure systems operate correctly
• Complete service, repair, and installation work at customer facilities throughout West Michigan, using a company vehicle for travel
• Collaborate with engineering and assembly teams to diagnose and resolve electrical or wiring issues on machinery and control panels
• Perform mechanical and pneumatic installation and repair tasks as needed to support equipment operation
• Document work performed and communicate status, findings, and recommendations to internal teams and customers as required
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment in the shop and at customer sites, following all safety procedures and guidelines

Essential Skills

• Proven experience with panel building for industrial automation equipment
• Journeyman Electrician qualification or equivalent level of electrical expertise
• Strong wiring skills for industrial machinery and electrical control panels
• Hands-on experience with troubleshooting electrical systems and automation equipment
• Ability to read and accurately interpret electrical schematics and wiring diagrams
• Experience with installation, service, and repair of industrial electrical and mechanical systems
• Field service experience working at customer facilities
• Ability to work with motors, sensors, drives, PLCs, contactors, and related electrical components
• Competence in performing continuity checks, machine testing, and startup support
• Knowledge of pneumatics and their application in industrial machinery

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience collaborating with engineering and assembly teams on electrical and automation projects
• Strong problem-solving skills for diagnosing electrical and wiring issues in industrial equipment
• Ability to manage multiple service tasks and prioritize work in a field service environment
• Effective communication skills for interacting with customers and internal team members
• Commitment to maintaining safety standards and a well-organized work area

Work Environment

This is a full-time, first-shift position based in Holland, MI, working Monday through Friday for approximately 40 hours per week. The role involves using a company vehicle to travel to customer sites about 50% of the time, with travel limited to local day trips throughout West Michigan, including manufacturing facilities in areas such as Sparta and Rothbury. Work is performed both in a shop environment and at customer locations, focusing on industrial electrical and automation equipment. The technician operates in an industrial setting with exposure to machinery, electrical systems, and pneumatic equipment, and is expected to follow all safety protocols while maintaining a clean, organized, and professional appearance appropriate for customer-facing field service work.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Holland, MI.

Pay And Benefits

The pay range for this position is $40.00 - $45.00/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 25, 2026.

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Holland,MI.

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.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance

Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector

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Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI)

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