Field service engineer

ManpowerGroup
Grand Rapids, MI

Field Service Engineer – Custom Machinery & Midwest Travel

Location: Based near Grand Rapids, MI | Full-Time | Regional Travel (Midwest)

Pay: $28–$32/hr + 1.5X OT + Paid Travel Time (ST) | $90K+ Total Comp

A leading OEM of custom industrial automation systems is hiring a Field Service Engineer to join its technical service and repair team . This is a paid travel, high-autonomy role supporting machine installations, commissioning, and field repairs—focused on customers across the Midwest and surrounding regions .

You’ll work on advanced systems used in aerospace, defense, and high-spec manufacturing—leading on-site diagnostics, machine alignments, customer training, and turnkey installs.

What You’ll Do (not All Required Experience)

  • Travel to customer sites across the Midwest (primarily weekday trips)
  • Inspect and troubleshoot pneumatic, mechanical, and electrical systems
  • Align components like robots, tables, and fixtures using laser alignment tools
  • Run system cycles and verify that machines meet performance specs
  • Train customer operators on machine usage, maintenance, and troubleshooting
  • Supervise riggers and contractors during machine installs
  • Provide ongoing remote support, after-hours coverage (rotating), and phone-based assistance
  • Maintain detailed reports and records of each customer visit


What You Bring (flexible)

  • Associate degree or equivalent experience in a technical or mechanical/electrical field
  • 2-5+ years of hands-on experience in field service, automation, or custom machinery
  • Willingness to travel weekly throughout the Midwest region
  • Ability to read schematics, ladder logic diagrams, and follow troubleshooting workflows


Pay & Benefits

  • $28–$32/hour base pay depending on experience
  • 1.5x overtime pay after 40 hours
  • Paid travel time at standard rate (1x)
  • $85-90K+ total earnings annually, depending on workload and travel
  • Company-provided tools, equipment, and travel expenses
  • Comprehensive health benefits, 401(k), and PTO package
  • Opportunities to grow into senior field tech, technical training, or applications roles


📩 Want to join a tight-knit service team that works on serious automation projects?

Send your resume to [email protected] and include two times this week for a short intro call.


Posted 2025-11-12

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