Field Service Engineer

Job Title: Field Service Engineer

This role offers a lot of OT paid at time and a half! Expenses paid and per diem.

80% overnight travel. Seeking candidates that live within 1.5 hours of the SEATTLE / TACOMA area

Job Description

The Field Service Engineer will install and start up new equipment, or modify existing equipment at customer facilities to ensure proper operational functionality according to the equipment specifications. The engineer will provide on-site technical assistance to help repair equipment, review equipment reports and documentation from the customer and other field representatives to aid in troubleshooting equipment faults, and test and inspect equipment to determine the root cause of malfunctions.

Essential Skills

• 7+ years of experience required (10+ years preferred).
• 5+ years of experience traveling to customers.
• Strong mechanical capabilities for installs, retrofits, reading blueprints, and understanding mechanical aspects.
• Experience with electrical wiring, conduit, and piping for water and gas.
• PLC programming or troubleshooting skills highly preferred.
• Experience working on industrial equipment and in the heat treat industry or with industrial-size furnaces.

Work Environment

This role will require extensive travel across a significant portion of the US, with over 80% overnight travel expected. The Field Service Engineer will typically live out of a hotel Monday through Friday most weeks. The role involves working around 10 hours of overtime per week. Candidates must reside within 1.5 hours of the Seattle/Tacoma area and should be prepared for hands-on work with industrial equipment in various customer facilities.

Pay and Benefits

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

Workplace Type

This is a fully remote position.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Feb 21, 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.