Field Service Controls Engineer

Job Title: Field Service Controls Engineer

Essential Skills

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field.
• Fundamental understanding of PLC/ladder logic.
• Mechanical and electrical aptitude.
• Clean driving record.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• 0-2 years of experience in pneumatics and hydraulics.
• Experience from co-ops or internships.
• Demonstrated eagerness to develop new skills.

Job Description

This direct hire position offers an exciting opportunity to join an automotive custom machine manufacturer as an entry-level Field Service Engineer. Ideal candidates are those eager to transition into controls, software, mechanical, or electrical engineering position by leveraging the fundamental knowledge gained during their academic pursuits. This role is perfect for individuals who have played a critical role in college projects, possess hands-on co-op or internship experience, and are passionate about growing rapidly as engineers.

Job Type & Location

This is a Permanent position based out of Grand Rapids, MI.

The pay range for this position is $63000.00 - $75000.00/yr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

Burke offers a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your health, financial well-being, and work-life balance, including: - Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance with multiple plan options to fit your needs. Preventive care is covered at 100% when using in-network providers. - Health Savings Account (HSA) with tax advantages, rollover funds, and investment opportunities for future healthcare and retirement expenses. - Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) for healthcare and dependent care expenses using pre-tax dollars. - Company-Paid Life Insurance & AD&D Coverage plus optional supplemental life insurance for employees and dependents. - Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Coverage to protect your income in the event of a non-work-related illness or injury. - 401(k) Retirement Plan with company match, automatic enrollment, and immediate vesting. - Employee Assistance Program (EAP) providing confidential counseling, financial guidance, legal resources, and work-life support. - Virtual Healthcare Services (MDLIVE) offering convenient access to primary care, urgent care, behavioral health, and dermatology support. - Personal Nurse Advocate Services for one-on-one support navigating complex healthcare needs. - Voluntary Accident and Hospital Indemnity Insurance for additional financial protection during unexpected medical events. - Domestic Partner Benefits Eligibility for medical, dental, vision, and voluntary life insurance coverage.

This is a Permanent position based out of Grand Rapids, MI.

This position is anticipated to close on Oct 27, 2026.

This is a fully onsite position in Grand Rapids,MI.

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 20,000 consultants and 5,000 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be an Engineering News-Record (ENR) Top 500 Design Firm for our engineering design services and a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® winner for both client and talent service.

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.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance: Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI): We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.

Salary : $63,000 - $75,000