Job Title: Field Service Engineer

Job Description

As a Field Service Engineer, you will provide system support and troubleshooting for both off-the-shelf and custom packaging and material handling equipment. This includes working with conveyors, robotics, autonomous vehicles, sorters, barcode scanners, vision systems, printers, custom packaging equipment, and control systems. You will perform preventative maintenance tasks during busy seasons to ensure optimal equipment performance and support lean projects and drawing updates on AutoCAD during the off-season. Additionally, you will design, fabricate, and assemble tools, fixtures, and equipment to support continuous improvement efforts and assist in documenting and implementing safety programs.

Responsibilities

• Provide system support and troubleshooting for packaging and material handling equipment.
• Perform preventative maintenance tasks on equipment during busy seasons.
• Support lean projects and update drawings on AutoCAD during off-seasons.
• Design, fabricate, and assemble tools, fixtures, and equipment for continuous improvement.
• Assist in documenting and implementing safety programs to promote a safe working environment.

Essential Skills

• Troubleshooting skills for mechanical and automation systems.
• Experience with AutoCAD and PLC programming.
• Knowledge of robotics and field service operations.
• Ability to work with industrial equipment in an automated environment.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Associates degree in engineering or robotics preferred but not required.
• 2 years of experience working with industrial equipment.
• PLC programming experience is a plus.
• AutoCAD experience is preferred.

Work Environment

You will be working in a research manufacturing center within a heavily automated facility. From May to December, your working hours will be an 8-hour first shift from Monday to Friday. During the busy season from January to April, you will work the second shift from 3:00 PM to 11:30 PM from Monday to Friday, with every other Saturday on the first shift. You will collaborate with two other field service technicians and report to the R&D Engineering Manager. The culture is supportive and development-focused, with opportunities to work with R&D Engineers globally, enhancing your resume. Long-term contracts are available with annual pay evaluations in January.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $30.00 - $35.00/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 Grimes,IA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on May 30, 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 actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com for other accommodation options.

Salary : $30 - $35