Job Information
Actalent Field Service Engineer in Elk Grove Village, Illinois
Job Title: Field Service Engineer
Job Description
The Field Service Engineer provides on-site electrical and controls engineering support for new equipment and system introductions, ensuring reliable installation, commissioning, and troubleshooting of advanced industrial machinery. This role combines hands-on technical work with customer-facing responsibilities, requiring strong expertise in control systems, electro-mechanical equipment, and system integration.
Responsibilities
Provide electrical and controls engineering expertise to support the introduction, installation, and optimization of new equipment and systems at customer sites.
Serve as an internal subject matter expert in control systems, including Siemens PLCs, HMIs, motion control systems, sensors, and electromechanical devices.
Apply knowledge of electronics, electrical circuits, mechanics, pneumatics, hydraulics, and programming to diagnose and resolve complex equipment issues.
Travel to customer facilities to perform machine commissioning, testing, troubleshooting, and repair of electrical and mechanical systems.
Perform PLC programming and adjustments to optimize machine performance and resolve control-related issues.
Troubleshoot CNC equipment and NC controllers, including Siemens 840D and WINCC, to restore proper operation and minimize downtime.
Diagnose and repair electrical control panels, ensuring safe and reliable operation in accordance with design and industry standards.
Install, assemble, and adjust components such as sensors, motion systems, pneumatic and hydraulic devices, and related mechanical assemblies.
Use precision measurement equipment, such as dial indicators and calipers, to align, calibrate, and verify machine components and systems.
Document all service activities by maintaining accurate logs and written records of duties performed, issues identified, and corrective actions taken.
Collaborate and communicate effectively with internal teams, clients, and vendors to coordinate service activities and provide technical guidance.
Work flexible hours, including evenings, weekends, and overtime, to support customer needs and urgent service requirements.
Safely work at heights and operate aerial platforms when required for installation, inspection, or repair tasks.
Essential Skills
Strong fundamental understanding of electrical design practices and principles.
Expertise in machine and motion control systems, electro-mechanical systems, robotics, programming, and system integration.
Proficiency with control systems including Siemens PLCs, HMIs, and motion control systems.
Ability to read, interpret, and troubleshoot electrical control panels and related documentation.
Hands-on experience with troubleshooting CNC equipment and NC controllers, particularly Siemens 840D and WINCC.
Solid understanding of PLC programming languages and their application in industrial automation.
Demonstrated troubleshooting skills in electrical, mechanical, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems.
Ability to use precision measurement tools such as dial indicators and calipers for alignment and calibration.
Strong communication skills with the ability to interact effectively with teams, clients, and vendors.
Willingness and ability to travel frequently to customer sites, with an expectation of 50–70% travel.
Willingness and ability to work evenings, weekends, and overtime as needed.
Ability to safely use aerial platforms and work at heights.
Additional Skills & Qualifications
Experience in field service roles involving installation, commissioning, and repair of industrial or CNC equipment.
Experience in assembly, installation, and repair of electro-mechanical, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems.
Familiarity with service documentation practices, including maintaining detailed logs and service reports.
Comfort working independently at customer sites while representing the company in a professional manner.
Work Environment
This role is primarily field-based, with frequent travel to customer facilities estimated at 50–70% of the time. Work takes place in industrial and manufacturing environments, where you will install, commission, troubleshoot, and repair equipment such as CNC machines, control panels, and motion control systems. You will regularly work with Siemens PLCs, HMIs, motion control systems, sensors, electromechanical devices, and precision measurement tools like dial indicators and calipers. The position may require working at heights and using aerial platforms, as well as flexible scheduling that can include evenings, weekends, and overtime to meet customer needs. The environment is hands-on, technical, and collaborative, involving close interaction with customers, internal engineering teams, and vendors.
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Elk Grove Village, IL.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $34.00 - $43.00/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 onsite position in Elk Grove Village,IL.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Apr 17, 2026.
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
At Actalent, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people. DE&I is 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
Actalent is an equal opportunity employer.
About Actalent
Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services. For more than 40 years, we’ve helped visionary companies advance their goals. Headquartered in the United States, our teams span 150 offices across North America, EMEA, and APAC—with four delivery centers in India led by 1,000+ extraordinary employees who connect their passion with purpose every day.
Our Bangalore, Hyderabad, Pune, and Chennai delivery centers are hubs of engineering expertise, with core capabilities in mechanical and electrical engineering, systems and software, and manufacturing engineering. Our teams deliver work across multiple industries including transportation, consumer and industrial products, and life sciences. We serve more than 4,500 clients, including many Fortune 500 brands. Learn more about how we can work together at actalentservices.com.