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Field Service Engineer

Actalent

Posted Tuesday, September 23, 2025

Posting ID: JP-005561908

Chicago, IL
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Job Title: Field Service Engineer

Job Description

This role involves traveling to large material handling sites to perform controls qualifications, specifically I/O checks, on newly installed equipment. It is ideally suited for someone centrally located, with projects mainly in the western region.



Responsibilities

  • Travel to various sites up to 80% of the time, following a schedule of Monday to Friday over two weeks, with a subsequent one-week break.
  • Perform I/O checks on 10-20 conveyance lines at material handling sites.
  • Engage in PLC programming and debugging with vendors, primarily using Ladder Logic, which comprises 75% of the role.
  • Ensure vendor quality assurance and compliance with IQ/OQ standards.


Essential Skills

  • 5+ years of experience in PLC Programming.
  • Proficiency in Python or Java.
  • Strong controls engineering knowledge.
  • Ability to travel extensively.


Additional Skills & Qualifications

  • Experience in vendor management.
  • Knowledge of IQ/OQ standards.


Work Environment

On weeks when not traveling, candidates have the flexibility to work remotely from home. The role involves considerable travel, estimated at Monday to Friday for three weeks followed by a one-week break. The team is expanding, offering potential for more work beyond the initial contract.



Job Type & Location

This is a traveling/remote-based contract position.


Compensation:$67

Contact Information

Recruiter: Jessica Fulford

Phone: +14258936023

Email: jefulford@actalentservices.com

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.
Hybrid
Material Handling
Debugging
Python (Programming Language)
Programmable Logic Controllers
Programmable Logic Controllers Programming
Field Service Management
Ladder Logic
Quality Assurance
Qualification Protocols (IQ/OQ/PQ)

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