Field Service Technician

at Actalent in Lake Bluff, Illinois, United States

Job Description

Job Title: Field Service TechnicianJob Description

We are seeking a Field Service Technician with a firm grasp of ohms law and the symbols for basic electrical elements. The ideal candidate should have an Associate’s Degree in Electronics and 5-10+ years of relevant experience. The primary responsibilities include understanding and reading electronic schematics, working with 3 phase power, relay logic, circuit breakers, contactors, VFD’s, electronics, and microcomputers, and troubleshooting. This role involves national travel up to 50% of the time, typically for 2-3 days at a time and up to 2 weeks out of the month. During non-travel periods, the Field Tech will be responsible for providing in-house technical support and troubleshooting over the phone.

Hard Skills

+ Associate’s Degree in Electronics

+ 5-10+ years of experience

+ Knowledge of electronics including schematic reading and understanding of wiring diagrams

+ Familiarity with 3 phase power, relay logic, circuit breakers, contactors, VFD’s, electronics, and microcomputers

+ Understanding of PLC ladder diagrams, minor troubleshooting, loading programs

+ Ability to run diagnostics

+ Experience with 3 phase industrial motors and reduced voltage starting

+ Ability to travel 50% of the time

Soft Skills

+ Troubleshooting

+ Technical support

+ Communication skills

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 a part of a small manufacturing company with about 35 employees. Our Field Technicians often travel to large warehouses, commercial buildings, and high rises to oversee the installation process, perform factory acceptance testing, and power up of equipment. When not traveling, you will provide in-house technical support and troubleshooting over the phone.

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.