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Junior Field Service Engineer

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Grand Rapids, MIJob$63–75K/yrSeen 3 days agoSeen in employer's feed 3 days ago

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At a glance

Compensation
$63–75K/yr
Location
Grand Rapids, MI
Work Authorization
Not specified

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Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

Bachelor's degree

Job overview

This direct-hire, permanent opportunity is for an entry-level Field Service Engineer at an automotive custom machine manufacturer. It is suited to candidates seeking to move into controls, software, mechanical, or electrical engineering, with academic fundamentals, college project contributions, and hands-on co-op or internship experience. The position is fully onsite in Grand Rapids, Michigan, and offers an annual pay range of $63,000 to $75,000.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

PLC/Ladder LogicMechanical AptitudeElectrical AptitudePneumaticsHydraulicsSkill Development

Qualifications

Bachelor's in Electrical Engineering or Related FieldClean Driving Record0-2 Years Pneumatics and Hydraulics ExperienceCo-Op or Internship Experience

Benefits

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
401(k) Match

Full job description

Job Title: Field Service Controls Engineer

Job Description

This direct hire position offers an exciting opportunity to join an automotive custom machine manufacturer as an entry-level Field Service Engineer. Ideal candidates are those eager to transition into controls, software, mechanical, or electrical engineering position by leveraging the fundamental knowledge gained during their academic pursuits. This role is perfect for individuals who have played a critical role in college projects, possess hands-on co-op or internship experience, and are passionate about growing rapidly as engineers.

Essential Skills

  • Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field.

  • Fundamental understanding of PLC/ladder logic.

  • Mechanical and electrical aptitude.

  • Clean driving record.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

  • 0-2 years of experience in pneumatics and hydraulics.

  • Experience from co-ops or internships.

  • Demonstrated eagerness to develop new skills.

Job Type & Location

This is a Permanent position based out of Grand Rapids, MI.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $63000.00 - $75000.00/yr.

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.

Burke offers a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your health, financial well-being, and work-life balance, including: - Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance with multiple plan options to fit your needs. Preventive care is covered at 100% when using in-network providers. - Health Savings Account (HSA) with tax advantages, rollover funds, and investment opportunities for future healthcare and retirement expenses. - Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) for healthcare and dependent care expenses using pre-tax dollars. - Company-Paid Life Insurance & AD&D Coverage plus optional supplemental life insurance for employees and dependents. - Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Coverage to protect your income in the event of a non-work-related illness or injury. - 401(k) Retirement Plan with company match, automatic enrollment, and immediate vesting. - Employee Assistance Program (EAP) providing confidential counseling, financial guidance, legal resources, and work-life support. - Virtual Healthcare Services (MDLIVE) offering convenient access to primary care, urgent care, behavioral health, and dermatology support. - Personal Nurse Advocate Services for one-on-one support navigating complex healthcare needs. - Voluntary Accident and Hospital Indemnity Insurance for additional financial protection during unexpected medical events. - Domestic Partner Benefits Eligibility for medical, dental, vision, and voluntary life insurance coverage.

Job Type & Location

This is a Permanent position based out of Grand Rapids, MI.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Nov 6, 2026.

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Grand Rapids,MI.

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.

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 [email protected] for other accommodation options.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance: Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI): We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.

How this job compares

Set against the 1,215 open Field Service Engineer jobs on Olive Jobs, counted October 27, 2026.

Pay
  • This posting$63–75K/yr
  • US median$82–120K/yr496 salary ranges

This range's midpoint, $69K, is 30% below the US median midpoint ($99K) — in the lowest quarter of Field Service Engineer salary ranges across the US.

Openings
Olive Jobs lists 34 open Field Service Engineer jobs in Michigan and 1,215 across the US. 2% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
Hiring the most in Michigan
Experience
This posting asks for no prior experience — less than three in four Field Service Engineer postings that state a minimum ask for (median 3 years, across 852 postings).
Education
This posting asks for a bachelor's degree; 379 of the 1,215 open Field Service Engineer jobs (31%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.

Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on October 27, 2026. Pay medians are the middle values of the low ends and of the high ends of postings that list both ends of a range in the same cadence (a yearly salary or an hourly rate); a range's midpoint is halfway between its ends. Pay and experience figures resting on fewer than 20 postings are left out.

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