What are the responsibilities and job description for the Mechanical Engineer position at Actalent?
Field Service Engineers conduct a broad range of inspection, engineering, and supervisory tasks in support of in-house testing, installation, start-up, and service/repair of a full range of industrial equipment.
Responsibilities- Conduct inspections and supervise engineering tasks related to industrial equipment.
- Support installation, start-up, and repair services for motor-controlled hydraulic and pneumatic machinery.
- Troubleshoot PLCs and other control systems.
- Interpret and work with electrical schematics and blueprints.
- Assist companies with the installation of new systems.
- Write project plans, test plans, and equipment manuals.
- Field Service Engineering experience with hydraulic and pneumatic industrial machines.
- Ability to troubleshoot PLCs.
- Proficiency in reading electrical schematics and blueprints.
- Strong communication skills for assisting with installations.
- BS Degree in Engineering is preferred.
- Experience with mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic systems, electrical - PLC, motor controls, and sensors.
- Willingness to travel extensively, up to 70%, both domestically and internationally.
When not traveling, work takes place onsite in an office setting with the Field Service team of about five people. Travel involves visiting various international and domestic locations, including China, Japan, and India, which may have language barriers and hot or dirty industrial environments. In the US, travel to customer locations is required, primarily within foundries. All locations maintain safety standards.
Job Type & LocationThis is a Contract to Hire position based out of Westampton, NJ.
Pay and BenefitsThe pay range for this position is $31.25 - $33.65/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 TypeThis is a fully onsite position in Westampton,NJ.
Application DeadlineThis position is anticipated to close on Mar 13, 2026.
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 : $31 - $34