Job Title: Field Service Engineer

Job Description

We are seeking a skilled Field Service Engineer to install and start up new equipment, or modify existing equipment at customer facilities to ensure proper operational functionality according to equipment specifications and scope of work outlined in the Sales Order or Field Service work instruction. The role involves providing on-site technical assistance to help repair equipment, reviewing equipment reports and documentation from customers and other field representatives to aid in troubleshooting equipment faults, and testing and inspecting equipment to determine the root cause of malfunctions. The position requires extensive travel across the US, with a primary base within 1.5 hours of the Seattle/Tacoma area.

Responsibilities

• Install and start up new equipment or modify existing equipment at customer facilities.
• Ensure proper operational functionality according to equipment specifications and scope of work.
• Provide on-site technical assistance for equipment repair.
• Review equipment reports and documentation to aid in troubleshooting equipment faults.
• Test and inspect equipment to determine the root cause of malfunctions.
• Service a cluster of companies at each location across the US.
• Travel extensively, with 80 percent overnight travel required.
• Typically work 10 hours of overtime per week.

Essential Skills

• 5 years of experience traveling to customers.
• Strong mechanical capabilities for installs, retrofits, and reading blueprints.
• Strong understanding of mechanical aspects.
• Electrical wiring, conduit, and piping for water and gas.
• PLC programming or troubleshooting highly preferred.
• Experience working on industrial equipment, particularly in the heat treat industry or with industrial size furnaces.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience in the heat treat industry or working on industrial size furnaces is a huge plus.
• Candidates with experience on smaller type equipment, such as x-ray machines, dialysis machines, semiconductor, or telecommunications, are not suitable for this role.

Work Environment

The position involves extensive travel across the US, with the need to reside within 1.5 hours of the Seattle/Tacoma area. Expect to be living out of a hotel Monday through Friday most weeks. The role typically requires 5-10 hours of overtime per week. The work environment includes working on industrial equipment, with a focus on mechanical and electrical troubleshooting, and PLC programming or troubleshooting. The role is hourly with eligibility for quarterly bonuses.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $35.00 - $39.00

• 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)

Workplace Type

This is a fully remote position.

Application Deadline

This position will be accepting applications until Jan 7, 2025.

About Actalent

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.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

At Actalent, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people. DE&I are 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

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, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com for other accommodation options.

Salary : $35 - $39