Service Engineer Apprentice/Trainee - Grand Rapids, MI

Manpower, Inc.; Wyoming (MI); On-site; USD 50,000 - 61,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Structured training pathway

Bonus program (3-8%)

Weekly pay

Benefits package

Job summary

ManpowerGroup is seeking a Service Engineer Apprentice/Trainee in Grand Rapids, MI to join a leading manufacturing technology provider. The program includes classroom, factory, and online training, with hands-on support on service calls, installations, and moves across the Central Region.

The role progresses through a two-year, competency-based apprentice path toward certification and promotion to Service Engineer; travel with senior engineers and timely submission of reports are expected.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• Demonstrated mechanical, pneumatic, hydraulic, electrical, or electronic aptitude.
• Analytical and problem-solving abilities to support service activities in stressful situations.
• Professional communication skills to interact effectively with customers and internal technical teams.
• Ability to travel domestically and/or internationally for training and customer visits, including holding a current passport.

Responsibilities

• Complete classroom, factory, and online training, with passing scores of 80% or higher.
• Shadow Service Engineers on service calls by traveling with them to customer sites and learning through observation and hands-on assistance.
• Participate in training and development to learn repair, installation, and moving machines.
• Progress through a competency-based apprentice program enrolled for 2 years before certification and promotion to Service Engineer.
• Prepare and submit required technical documents and reports in a timely, disciplined manner.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Analytical thinking

Problem-solving

Communication skills

Willingness to travel

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Service Engineer Apprentice/Trainee - Grand Rapids, MI

• Reference Number: 414695
• Published Date: 10/14/2026
• Job Type: Permanent
• Industry: Architecture and Engineering
• Hours: Full Time

Our client, a leading manufacturing technology provider, is seeking a Service Engineer Apprentice/Trainee to join their team. As a Service Engineer Apprentice/Trainee, you will be part of the service organization supporting customer-facing machine repair, installation, and moves across the Central Region. The ideal candidate will have strong mechanical aptitude, a willingness to learn in fast-paced environments, and the communication skills to build positive customer relationships.

Job Title:Service Engineer Apprentice/Trainee - Grand Rapids, MI

Pay Range:$55,000

What's the Job?

• Complete classroom, factory, and online training, and achieve passing scores of 80% or higher.
• Shadow Service Engineers on service calls by traveling with them to customer sites and learning through observation and hands‑on assistance.
• Participate in training and development to learn how to repair, install, and movemachines.
• Progress through a competency‑based apprentice program enrolled for 2 years before certification and promotion to Service Engineer.
• Prepare and submit required technical documents and reports in a timely, disciplined manner.

What's Needed?

• High school diploma or GED.
• Demonstrated mechanical, pneumatic, hydraulic, electrical, or electronic aptitude.
• Analytical and problem‑solving abilities to support service activities in stressful situations.
• Professional communication skills to interact effectively with customers and internal technical teams.
• Ability to travel domestically and/or internationally for training and customer visits, including holding a current passport.

What's in it for me?

• Structured training pathway that supports your growth toward Service Engineer certification.
• Opportunity to learn directly from experienced Service Engineers through shadowing and on‑site assistance.
• Competency‑based progression designed to help you build real‑world service capability.
• Participation in a benefits package (eligibility and details follow company policy).
• Bonus package eligibility (3-8%) based on program terms.

Upon completion of waiting period consultants are eligible for:

• Medical and Prescription Drug Plans
• Vision Plan
• Health Savings Account
• Health Flexible Spending Account
• Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account
• Supplemental Life Insurance
• Short Term and Long Term Disability Insurance
• Business Travel Insurance
• Weekly Pay

About ManpowerGroup, Parent Company of: Manpower, Experis, Talent Solutions, and Jefferson Wells.

ManpowerGroup (NYSE: MAN), the leading global workforce solutions company, helps organizations transform in a fast‑changing world of work by sourcing, assessing, developing, and managing the talent that enables them to win. We develop innovative solutions for hundreds of thousands of organizations every year, providing them with skilled talent while finding meaningful, sustainable employment for millions of people across a wide range of industries and skills. Our expert family of brands - Manpower, Experis, Talent Solutions, and Jefferson Wells - creates substantial value for candidates and clients across more than 75 countries and territories and has done so for over 70 years. We are recognized consistently for our diversity - as a best place to work for Women, Inclusion, Equality and Disability and in 2023 ManpowerGroup was named one of the World's Most Ethical Companies for the 14th year - all confirming our position as the brand of choice for in-demand talent.