Field Service Technician

at Actalent in Lake Bluff, Illinois, United States

Job Description

Description:

Qualifications

- Associates Degree in Electronics

- 5-10+ years of experience

- Good knowledge of electronics including schematic reading and understanding of wiring diagrams

- Familiar with 3 phase power (208 – 600 volts), relay logic, circuit breakers, contactors, VFD’s, electronics, and microcomputers.

- Understanding relay ladder diagrams, major troubleshooting

- Understanding of PLC ladder diagrams, minor troubleshooting, loading programs, etc

o Ability to plug in the laptop and run diagnostics

o No programming, very minor edits to PLC program – this can also be trained

- Experience with 3 phase industrial motors and reduced voltage starting is a must

- Ability to travel 50% of the time – national travel. Trips are usually 2-3 days at a time and up to 2 weeks out of the month.

o When not traveling, the Field Tech will be responsible for providing in house technical support and troubleshooting over the phone

Skills:

Field Service, Electronics, Troubleshooting, 3 phase power, Motors, Controllers, Electrical, Schematics, PLC, Service, Technical Support

Top Skills Details:

Field Service,Electronics,Troubleshooting,3 phase power,Motors,Controllers

Additional Skills & Qualifications:

The Field Service Technician is responsible for in house technical support and field support work. This role is open due to the current Field Service Technician retiring at the end of 2024 who has been with the company for 40 years. Expected travel is up to 50% (national travel). While in the field, the Technician will oversee the power up of the equipment, acceptance testing in the field, troubleshooting of fire pump controllers and battery chargers.

Experience Level:

Expert Level

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.

At Actalent, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people. DE&I are 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

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 (%20actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com) for other accommodation options.