Field Service Engineer

Job Title

Field Service Engineer

This is a 9-month contract-to-hire position in field service engineering with a focus on automotive custom machinery. Ideal for entry-level candidates eager to transition into controls engineering roles, this opportunity offers a comprehensive learning environment. The role involves significant hands-on experience, starting with a training period at the Grand Rapids site where you’ll learn the basics of the job. After training, you will be actively involved with customers, helping them start up, run, and commission equipment.

• Participate in initial training at the Grand Rapids site, learning through observation and shadowing.
• Assist in the startup, running, and commissioning of equipment at customer sites.
• Work with basic electrical assembly, high voltage power sources, PLC panels, transistors, motor drives, and large metal, hydraulic, and mechanically automated equipment.
• Perform troubleshooting, installation, and preventive maintenance of automotive testing equipment.
• Provide excellent customer service by teaching customers how to operate the machinery.

• Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering (BSEE)
• Fundamental understanding of PLC/ladder logic
• Mechanical and electrical aptitude
• Clean driving record

• 1-2 years of experience in PLC programming
• Experience through co-ops or internships
• Displayed eagerness and interest in developing new skills

The role involves 70-90% travel across the US, requiring adaptability to different environments. When not traveling, work involves a mix of desk work and hands-on machine interaction at the home base. The most critical work will be done on the floor at customer sites, focusing on troubleshooting, installing, and servicing equipment. The position offers overtime and double-time pay for extra hours worked.

This is a permanent position based out of Grand Rapids, MI.

The pay range for this position is $63,000.00 - $75,000.00/year.

Company 401k match, HSA, and Medical insurance plan.

This is a fully onsite position in Grand Rapids, MI.

This position is anticipated to close on Jan 19, 2026.

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 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.

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, please email actalentaccom for other accommodation options.