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Actalent Field Service Technician in Lake Forest, Illinois
Job Title: Field Service Technician
Job Description
We are looking for a highly skilled Field Service Technician to join our team. The ideal candidate will have an Associate's Degree in Electronics and 5-10+ years of experience. This role requires good knowledge of electronics, including schematic reading and understanding wiring diagrams. You will need to be familiar with 3 phase power (208 – 600 volts), relay logic, circuit breakers, contactors, VFDs, electronics, and microcomputers. You should be able to understand relay ladder diagrams for major troubleshooting, PLC ladder diagrams for minor troubleshooting, and perform tasks like loading programs and running diagnostics. The role involves national travel up to 50% of the time, with trips typically lasting 2-3 days at a time and up to 2 weeks out of the month. When not traveling, you will provide in-house technical support and troubleshooting over the phone. A firm grasp of Ohm's Law and the symbols for basic electrical elements, as well as the ability to troubleshoot complex electrical circuits with 3 phase power, is essential.
Hard Skills
Associates Degree in Electronics
5-10+ years of experience
Knowledge of electronics, schematic reading, and wiring diagrams
Familiarity with 3 phase power (208 – 600 volts), relay logic, circuit breakers, contactors, VFDs, electronics, and microcomputers
Understanding of relay ladder diagrams, major troubleshooting
Understanding of PLC ladder diagrams, minor troubleshooting, loading programs
Ability to plug in the laptop and run diagnostics
Experience with 3 phase industrial motors and reduced voltage starting
Soft Skills
Ability to travel 50% of the time
Provide in-house technical support
Troubleshooting over the phone
Job Type
This is a Contract-to-Hire position with a duration of 9 Month(s).
Work Environment
Small manufacturing company with about 35 employees. The role involves overseeing the installation process, factory acceptance testing, and powering up equipment at various locations, including large warehouses, commercial buildings, and high-rises. The company's products include fire pump controllers per building codes for fire safety.
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 & Inclusion
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.
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