Field Service Engineer

Field Service Engineer

As a Field Service Engineer, you will support the Engineering team by testing, troubleshooting, installing, and commissioning machines for our customers. You will also provide services for existing machines in the field. This role involves significant travel to customer sites and requires expertise in troubleshooting Allen Bradley PLCs and drives.

Responsibilities

Travel to customer sites to provide installation and commissioning services for automation machinery.

Troubleshoot primarily Allen Bradley PLCs and some Siemens PLCs and drives.

Install and commission automation machinery into mills.

Receive training to enhance proficiency in programming from scratch.

Essential Skills

Experience in troubleshooting Allen Bradley PLCs or similar types of PLCs.

Proficiency with motors, drives, and PLCs.

Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics.

Experience with Allen Bradley, Siemens, or ABB drives.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering (or a similar field) with 2-3 years of field experience OR an Associate's Degree in Electrical (or a similar field) with 5 years of field experience.

Experience in the metal, steel, or aluminum industry is a plus.

Strong customer service skills.

Knowledge of HMI, AC/DC motors, servo motors, and servo drives.

Work Environment

This position requires approximately 75% travel, primarily within the eastern United States including locations such as Pittsburgh, Indiana, Cleveland, Michigan, Kentucky, West Virginia, Mississippi, and Texas. While rare, there may be opportunities to work outside the U.S. The role involves a family-based environment with opportunities to learn from experienced engineers. The use of a company vehicle is optional, but employees are typically reimbursed $0.56/mile for personal vehicle use. A per diem of $55/day is offered. When not traveling, the role is based in Cleveland.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Willoughby, Ohio.

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Willoughby, OH.

The pay range for this position is $35.00 - $48.08/hr.

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)

This is a fully onsite position in Willoughby,OH.

This position is anticipated to close on Mar 27, 2026.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

At Actalent, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people. DE&I is embedded into our culture through:

Hiring diverse talent

Maintaining an inclusive environment through persistent self-reflection

Building a culture of care, engagement, and recognition with clear outcomes

Ensuring growth opportunities for our people

Actalent is an equal opportunity employer.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services. For more than 40 years, we've helped visionary companies advance their goals. Headquartered in the United States, our teams span 150 offices across North America, EMEA, and APAC—with four delivery centers in India led by 1,000+ extraordinary employees who connect their passion with purpose every day.

Our Bangalore, Hyderabad, Pune, and Chennai delivery centers are hubs of engineering expertise, with core capabilities in mechanical and electrical engineering, systems and software, and manufacturing engineering. Our teams deliver work across multiple industries including transportation, consumer and industrial products, and life sciences. We serve more than 4,500 clients, including many Fortune 500 brands.