Job Information
Actalent Field Service Engineer in Grand Ledge, Michigan
Job Title: Field Service EngineerJob Description
The Field Service Engineer will travel to customer sites to install and troubleshoot automated foundry equipment, requiring extensive automation knowledge. This role involves PLC troubleshooting and significant travel both nationally and internationally, making up 75% of the year. The engineer must be able to travel to Canada and will handle projects that typically last up to a week. Candidates should have a thorough understanding of hydraulics, pneumatics, electrical systems, and PLCs, and possess excellent customer-facing skills to maintain strong relationships with internal and external employees. The position can be remote for residents of PA and AL, though living outside Michigan will increase travel to over 60% due to customer locations.
Responsibilities
Equipment installation, set-up, inspection, service, and maintenance of various product lines in foundry and automotive plants.
Run-off of assorted foundry automated equipment and specialized conveyor systems for the automotive industry.
Maintain positive relationships with both internal and external customers.
Work with Fanuc and Mitsubishi electrical systems.
Positively represent the company's interests at customer plants.
Essential Skills
Troubleshooting and installation of large industrial equipment.
PLC troubleshooting, specifically Allen-Bradley and Siemens.
Strong understanding of hydraulics and pneumatics.
Ability to travel nationally and internationally, with a schedule of 1 week on-site and 3 weeks on the road, home on weekends.
Excellent communication abilities and customer-facing skills, validated through references.
Field service engineering and electrical engineering expertise.
Additional Skills & Qualifications
Foundry experience.
Military experience.
In-house manufacturing experience.
Field service experience.
Engineering degree.
Work Environment
This position requires extensive travel, with a schedule of 1 week on-site and 3 weeks traveling, home for weekends. Work hours are capped at 12 hours per day, unless traveling, with a typical workweek ranging from 45-60 hours. When not traveling, responsibilities include online troubleshooting, documentation, and computer work. The company offers 10 paid holidays, 2 weeks of PTO, and access to Udemy courses after 6 months. Per diem includes up to $60 a day for food: $10 for breakfast, $20 for lunch, and $30 for dinner. Employees receive a company credit card and mileage reimbursement if using their own vehicle.
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Grand Ledge, MI.
Pay and Benefits
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)
Workplace Type
This is a fully onsite position in Grand Ledge,MI.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Apr 13, 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.