Field Service Engineer

The Field Service Engineer will be responsible for traveling to customer sites to complete installations and troubleshoot automated foundry equipment. This role requires extensive automation knowledge, particularly in PLC troubleshooting, and involves national and international travel for 75% of the year. The ideal candidate should have a comprehensive understanding of hydraulics, pneumatics, electrical systems, and PLCs, and must be able to foster strong relationships with both internal and external stakeholders.

• Perform equipment installation, set-up, inspection, service, and maintenance of various product lines in both foundry and automotive plants.
• Conduct run-off of assorted foundry automated equipment as well as specialized conveyor systems for the automotive industry.
• Maintain positive relationships with both internal and external customers.
• Work with Fanuc and Mitsubishi electrical systems.
• Represent the company’s interests positively at customer plants.

• Large industrial equipment troubleshooting and installation.
• PLC troubleshooting (Allen-Bradley/Siemens).
• Strong understanding of hydraulics and pneumatics.
• Ability to travel nationally and internationally for 75% of the year.
• Effective communication abilities and customer-facing skills.

• Foundry experience.
• Military experience.
• In-house manufacturing experience.
• Field Service experience.
• Engineering degree.

This position requires extensive travel, with 75% of the time spent on the road and the remaining time on site in Grand Ledge. Work hours may vary between 45-60 hours per week, capped at 12 hours per day unless traveling. When not traveling, the engineer will engage in online troubleshooting, documentation, and computer work. The candidate can reside outside of Michigan as long as they can travel as required. The company offers a supportive environment where employees are valued individually, with benefits including 10 paid holidays, 2 weeks of PTO, access to Udemy after 6 months, a per diem, company credit card, and mileage reimbursement if using a personal vehicle.

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Grand Ledge, MI.

The pay range for this position is $25.00 - $37.00/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 Grand Ledge,MI.

This position is anticipated to close on Jan 23, 2026.

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.

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.

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