Field Service Engineer

Job Title: Field Service Engineer

Job Description

We are looking for a skilled Field Service Engineer to support our AMHS Operations Team. This position is responsible for maintaining, troubleshooting, and repairing Automated Material Handling Systems while helping ensure maximum system availability and performance.
### Responsibilities
Conduct scheduled preventive maintenance, corrective maintenance, and repair activities on Automated Material Handling Systems (AMHS). Diagnose and resolve issues involving electrical, mechanical, electromechanical, and software-based equipment. Review alarms, event logs, and system-generated reports to determine the source of equipment malfunctions. Confirm software versions, equipment settings, and system configurations during troubleshooting and service activities. Deploy, configure, and verify hardware upgrades and software enhancements on supported systems. Reference schematics, electrical diagrams, technical manuals, and maintenance documentation to perform troubleshooting and repairs. Contribute to equipment reliability initiatives and support efforts to reduce downtime. Escalate advanced technical issues to engineering groups and assist with failure analysis and data gathering. Complete required training programs and certifications for multiple AMHS technologies and subsystems. Maintain accurate service records, repair documentation, troubleshooting notes, and status updates.
### Essential Skills
Minimum of 12 months of hands-on experience maintaining, installing, troubleshooting, or repairing industrial machinery, automation equipment, semiconductor tools, robotics, or electromechanical systems. Associate degree, trade school certification, military electronics/mechanical training, or equivalent practical experience in Electrical, Mechanical, Robotics, Mechatronics, Electronics, or related disciplines. Working knowledge of common diagnostic equipment, electrical testing devices, and hand tools. Ability to read and interpret wiring diagrams, electrical schematics, and technical blueprints while troubleshooting equipment issues. Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications and Windows operating systems. Strong customer service and communication skills. Valid driver's license and willingness to travel as needed.
### Additional Skills & Qualifications
Experience servicing automated production equipment, conveyor systems, robotics, semiconductor manufacturing equipment, PLC-driven machinery, AMHS platforms, or industrial automation systems. Ability to understand and interpret electrical prints, wiring schematics, and mechanical assembly drawings. Familiarity with Windows environments, basic networking principles, and device communication protocols. Experience utilizing troubleshooting software, digital multimeters, diagnostic utilities, and system log analysis tools. Knowledge of motors, sensors, gearboxes, drives, pneumatics, motion control equipment, and mechanical systems. Highly organized with strong attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple priorities. Collaborative team player with the ability to work effectively in a group environment. Strong verbal communication and presentation abilities.
### Work Environment
This position operates primarily within a cleanroom environment and around automated equipment, electrical systems, and moving machinery. Team members may be required to work at elevated heights, in confined spaces, or near industrial processes. Exposure to airborne particles, chemicals, electrical hazards, vibration, and moderate noise levels may occur. The role requires frequent standing, walking, reaching, climbing ladders, manual dexterity, and the ability to lift or move materials weighing up to 50 pounds. Employees must possess close-up, distance, peripheral, depth, and color vision, along with the ability to adjust focus as required for technical tasks. Job Type & Location This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Phoenix, AZ.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $25.00 - $33.00/hr. Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors. Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job
classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be
subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits
available for this temporary role may include the following:

Medical, dental & vision
Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
401(k) Retirement Plan Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
Short and long-term disability
Health Spending Account (HSA)
Transportation benefits
Employee Assistance Program
Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Phoenix, AZ.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Nov 17, 2026.
Workplace Type
This is a fully onsite position in Phoenix,AZ. 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 20,000 consultants and 5,000 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be an Engineering News-Record (ENR) Top 500 Design Firm for our engineering design services and a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® winner for both client and talent service.

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