Job Information
Actalent Field Service Technician in State College, Pennsylvania
Job Title: Field Service Technician
Job Description
As a Field Service Technician, you will be on the road daily, traveling to various sites, ranging from 10 minutes to 2 hours away. Once you become acquainted with the role, approximately 75% of your travel will require overnight stays, with some potential plane travel to out-of-state locations. You can expect occasional weekend work, compensated at an enhanced rate, with potential overtime required about 5% of the time. The ideal candidate is a curious, mechanically minded problem-solver who enjoys diagnosing issues and working hands-on. Strong communication skills are essential to confidently interact with customers, explain findings, and build trust. We are looking for reliable professionals with a high sense of ownership, accountability, and follow-through. You should thrive in autonomy, be comfortable working independently, traveling, and managing your own schedule.
Responsibilities
Travel 75% of the time within a 8-hour radius of location in PA, with potential for out-of-state travel by plane.
Perform clean room certifications for compounding pharmacies, hospital ORs, medical device manufacturers, and pharmaceutical manufacturers.
Scan HEPA filters, conduct particle counting, and measure pressure, temperature, and humidity in clean rooms.
Document findings and customer interactions in Excel reports.
Repair and maintain equipment, including filling holes in filters, changing filters, and replacing blower motors.
Troubleshoot mechanical and electrical systems when tests fail.
Manage customer relationships with professionalism and precision.
Operate service software, tablets, reporting tools, and measurement instruments.
Calibration of equipment
Essential Skills
Mechanical aptitude and problem-solving skills.
Strong communication and presentation skills.
Ability to travel and manage a flexible schedule.
Basic math skills.
Electro-mechanical skills for troubleshooting systems.
Valid driver’s license.
Additional Skills & Qualifications
Degree from a 2-year technical college or fresh out of a 4-year program preferred.
Technical aptitude in mechanical/electrical systems.
Clean room certification experience.
Work Environment
You will be traveling to various customer sites, including clean rooms, and working on equipment such as fume hoods, biosafety cabinets, medical HVAC systems, laminar flows, and autoclaves. The role involves hands-on, technical work in dynamic environments. Expect to start between 7-8 am, depending on customer needs, and be adaptable to changing schedules. After three months, a company vehicle will be provided. Enjoy comprehensive benefits including 100% medical coverage for employees and dependents, uncapped PTO, cell phone reimbursement, and an AMEX card for work-related expenses.
Job Type & Location
This is a Permanent position based out of State College, PA.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $52000.00 - $62400.00/yr.
401, health, dental, vision
Workplace Type
This is a hybrid position in State College,PA.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Apr 22, 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.