Travel Field Data Engineer — Measurements & Insights

Actalent; United States; Remote; USD 95,000 - 96,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision

401(k) retirement plan

PTO / Time Off

Job summary

Actalent is seeking a Field Data Collection Engineer for a travel-heavy role across North America, with responsibilities spanning measurement, documentation, and data submission for automated material-handling systems. The position supports cross-functional teams and requires hands-on field work and frequent travel.

The ideal candidate is an early-career engineer or technically oriented analyst who thrives in dynamic environments and can manage field notes, data organization, and reporting to

Qualifications

• Proficiency in Excel, documentation, reporting, and data collection.
• Experience with project management, SQL, dashboard creation, logistics, calipers, laser distance meters, and SOPs.

Responsibilities

• Travel weekly to facilities across North America for field data collection.
• Conduct site assessments using standardized measurement procedures.
• Measure trailer interior/exterior dimensions and dock interface geometry.
• Operate field measurement tools (laser meters, inclinometers, calipers).
• Document measurements with photographs and notes; ensure data quality and consistency.
• Upload data to engineering databases and maintain proper documentation.

Skills

Excel proficiency

Documentation & reporting

Data collection

Project management

Tools

SQL

Dashboard creation

Calipers

Laser distance meters

Job description

Actalent is seeking a Field Data Collection Engineer for a travel-heavy role across North America, with responsibilities spanning measurement, documentation, and data submission for automated material-handling systems. The position supports cross-functional teams and requires hands-on field work and frequent travel.

The ideal candidate is an early-career engineer or technically oriented analyst who thrives in dynamic environments and can manage field notes, data organization, and reporting to