Field Service Technician
Actalent · Belding, MI · Yesterday
On-siteEngineering$30–$50/hrContract
Responsibilities
- Travel to customer facilities to install, commission, troubleshoot, and service automated equipment and systems.
- Diagnose and resolve PLC, electrical, mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic issues.
- Modify and troubleshoot PLC programs, with a strong preference for Allen-Bradley platforms.
- Assist customers with equipment performance, operational issues, and technical support requests.
- Support equipment startups, testing, and validation activities.
- Read and interpret electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, and equipment documentation.
- Cookordination with engineering and project teams to resolve field issues.
- Prepare service reports and communicate recommendations to customers and internal teams.
- Assist with after-hours support as needed.
- Maintain professional customer relationships while representing the organization in the field.
Requirements
- Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Engineering Technology, Automation, Mechatronics, Electrical Engineering, or a related field with 2-3 years of industrial automation experience, OR 4-5 years of relevant industrial automation experience without a degree.
- Strong PLC troubleshooting and program editing experience, preferably with Allen-Bradley/Rockwell Automation systems.
- Ability and willingness to travel 50-60% of the time.
- Strong mechanical and electrical troubleshooting skills.
- Excellent communication and customer service abilities.
- Valid driver's license and ability to travel throughout North America.
Qualifications
- Experience with FactoryTalk PanelView HMIs and/or Ignition SCADA platforms.
- Knowledge of hydraulic and pneumatic systems.
- Experience commissioning automated manufacturing equipment.
- Familiarity with industrial networking and field devices.
Benefits
- Medical, dental & vision coverage.
- Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital coverage.
- 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 coverage.
- Health Spending Account (HSA).
- Transportation benefits.
- Employee Assistance Program.
- Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave).
Pay
The pay range for this position is $30.00 - $50.00/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.