Field service engineer

Actalent
Chicago, IL

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.

Pay And Benefits

The pay range for this position is $55.00 - $67.00/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 Oct 6, 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.

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 due to a disability, please email [email protected] for other accommodation options.
Posted 2025-10-09

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