at Actalent in Lake Bluff, Illinois, United States
Job Description
Job Title: Field Service TechnicianJob Description
We are seeking a seasoned Field Service Technician with a solid background in electronics. In this role, you will provide expert technical support both in-house and in the field. Your duties will include understanding schematic readings, wiring diagrams, and being familiar with 3 phase power. Additionally, you will handle major troubleshooting, minor edits to PLC programs, and run diagnostics. An understanding of relay ladder diagrams and experience with 3 phase industrial motors is crucial for this role. You will also be expected to travel nationally 50% of the time for 2-3 days at a time, up to 2 weeks per month. When not traveling, you will be responsible for providing technical support and troubleshooting over the phone.
Hard Skills
+ Electronics
+ Troubleshooting
+ 3 phase power (208 – 600 volts)
+ Relay logic
+ Circuit breakers
+ Contactors
+ VFD’s
+ Microcomputers
+ Relay ladder diagrams
+ PLC ladder diagrams
+ 3 phase industrial motors
+ Reduced voltage starting
Soft Skills
+ Ability to travel
+ Phone support
+ Technical support
Job Type
This is a Contract-to-Hire position with a duration of 9 Month(s).
Work Site
This is a fully on-site position in Lake Bluff, Illinois.
Work Environment
You will be part of a small, dedicated team of 35 employees at a manufacturing company. Building contractors will install our products, and you will travel to oversee the installation process, factory acceptance testing, and power up of equipment. Locations for travel include large warehouses, commercial buildings, and high rises. The products we work with include Fire Pump Controllers per building codes.
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.
Diversity, Equity & InclusionAt 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.