Field Service Technician

Actalent; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); Hybrid; USD 44,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision

401(k) Retirement Plan

Paid time off

Travel opportunities

Job summary

Actalent in Pittsburgh, PA is seeking a Field Service Technician to support deployment, operation, maintenance, troubleshooting, and sustainment of advanced robotic and autonomous vehicle systems. This hands-on role requires strong mechanical and electrical skills and the ability to work independently on customer sites.

The position involves extensive travel (80-90%), a contract-to-hire path, and collaboration with customers, operators, and engineering teams to ensure system readiness and

Qualifications

• Strong mechanical and electrical troubleshooting ability.
• Experience troubleshooting complex electromechanical equipment, robotics, autonomous systems, industrial machinery, vehicles, or similar technologies.
• Understanding of wiring, connectors, electrical systems, and electrical diagnostics.
• Basic networking and IP communication knowledge.
• Familiarity with Linux operating systems and command-line tools.
• Ability to read and interpret schematics, wiring diagrams, service manuals, and technical documentation.

Responsibilities

• Deploy, operate, maintain, and support robotic vehicles and associated equipment.
• Perform system setup, configuration, calibration, commissioning, and operational readiness checks.
• Conduct pre-operation inspections, post-operation inspections, and system health assessments.
• Support field testing, customer demonstrations, training exercises, evaluations, and deployments.
• Assist with transportation, staging, recovery, and accountability of field equipment.
• Troubleshoot and repair mechanical, electrical, software, networking, sensor, and vehicle-system issues.
• Diagnose equipment failures and perform root-cause analysis in field environments.
• Execute preventative and corrective maintenance activities to maximize system availability.
• Utilize diagnostic software, system logs, Linux-based tools, and test equipment to identify issues.
• Escalate complex technical problems to engineering teams when required.

Skills

Mechanical troubleshooting

Electrical troubleshooting

Robotics/Autonomous systems

Field service

Customer facing

Linux basics

Education

Associate degree in Electronics/Robotics/Mechatronics

Tools

Linux

Diagnostic software

Networking basics

Schematics reading

Job description

Job Title: Field Service Technician

We are seeking a highly motivated Field Service Technician to support the deployment, operation, maintenance, troubleshooting, and sustainment of advanced robotic and autonomous vehicle systems. This role serves as a technical resource in the field, ensuring system readiness and providing direct support to customers, operators, and internal engineering teams. This is a hands-on role requiring strong mechanical and electrical troubleshooting skills, technical curiosity, and the ability to work independently in dynamic environments. The ideal candidate enjoys solving complex technical problems, working with advanced technology, and traveling extensively to support customer sites, demonstrations, testing activities, and operational deployments.

Job Description

We are seeking a highly motivated Field Service Technician to support the deployment, operation, maintenance, troubleshooting, and sustainment of advanced robotic and autonomous vehicle systems. This role serves as a technical resource in the field, ensuring system readiness and providing direct support to customers, operators, and internal engineering teams. This is a hands-on role requiring strong mechanical and electrical troubleshooting skills, technical curiosity, and the ability to work independently in dynamic environments. The ideal candidate enjoys solving complex technical problems, working with advanced technology, and traveling extensively to support customer sites, demonstrations, testing activities, and operational deployments.

Responsibilities

• Deploy, operate, maintain, and support robotic vehicles and associated equipment.
• Perform system setup, configuration, calibration, commissioning, and operational readiness checks.
• Conduct pre-operation inspections, post-operation inspections, and system health assessments.
• Support field testing, customer demonstrations, training exercises, evaluations, and deployments.
• Assist with transportation, staging, recovery, and accountability of field equipment.
• Troubleshoot and repair mechanical, electrical, software, networking, sensor, and vehicle-system issues.
• Diagnose equipment failures and perform root-cause analysis in field environments.
• Execute preventative and corrective maintenance activities to maximize system availability.
• Utilize diagnostic software, system logs, Linux-based tools, and test equipment to identify issues.
• Escalate complex technical problems to engineering teams when required.
• Serve as the primary technical point of contact during field operations.
• Provide hands-on support to customers, operators, and end users.
• Train customers on system operation, preventative maintenance, troubleshooting, and safety procedures.
• Maintain a professional customer-facing presence while representing the company.
• Track field issues and provide actionable feedback to engineering and product teams.
• Create detailed service reports and maintenance records.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives through field observations and lessons learned.

Essential Skills

• Strong mechanical and electrical troubleshooting ability.
• Experience troubleshooting complex electromechanical equipment, robotics, autonomous systems, industrial machinery, military equipment, vehicles, or similar technologies.
• Understanding of wiring, connectors, electrical systems, and electrical diagnostics.
• Basic networking and IP communication knowledge.
• Familiarity with Linux operating systems and command-line tools.
• Ability to read and interpret schematics, wiring diagrams, service manuals, and technical documentation.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Associate degree in Electronics, Robotics, Mechatronics, Engineering Technology, Military Electronics, or a related technical field preferred.
• Equivalent military, vocational, or hands-on field service experience will also be considered.

Work Environment

This position requires 80-90% travel. While the preference is for candidates to be located in Pittsburgh, they can be based anywhere in the country.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Pittsburgh, PA.

Pay And Benefits

The pay range for this position is $32.00 - $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)

Workplace Type

This is a hybrid position in Pittsburgh,PA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Oct 19, 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.

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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.