About Careertakes

👉 Important disclosure: Careertakes is a third-party recruiting platform supporting this hiring process. If selected, you will be employed directly by our client, an automotive custom machine manufacturer.

Applicants for this role may also receive access to additional matched opportunities through the Careertakes platform.

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What You’ll Do

This Field Service Engineer role is an entry-level, hands-on engineering opportunity with a Confidential Client in automotive custom machine manufacturing. You will learn on the job, support equipment startup and commissioning, and provide field service and troubleshooting at customer sites across the U.S.

• Engage in hands-on engineering tasks with an emphasis on training and mentorship.
• Complete an initial 2–4 month training program at the Cascade, MI site led by the Field Service Manager and team.
• Shadow experienced engineers, observe best practices, and replicate engineering behaviors.
• Travel to customer sites to teach startup, operation, and commissioning of test and production equipment.
• Work on electrical assemblies including PLC panels, motor drives, high-voltage sources, transistors, and related controls.
• Troubleshoot, install, and service large mechanical, hydraulic, and automated equipment used in automotive assembly plants.
• Provide field support for testing equipment and follow-up with customers to ensure operational success.

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Essential Skills

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or a related engineering discipline.
• Basic understanding of PLCs and ladder logic.
• Mechanical and electrical aptitude; comfort working with assemblies and wiring.
• Valid driver’s license and a clean driving record.
• Willingness to travel extensively (typically 70–90% travel).

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Additional Skills & Qualifications

• 0–2 years of experience or hands-on training with pneumatics and hydraulics.
• Co-op, internship, or college project experience that demonstrates practical engineering work.
• Eagerness to learn new technical skills and grow into controls, software, or systems roles.
• Strong communication skills for customer-facing interaction during commissioning and training.

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Work Environment

• Primarily onsite work at customer facilities throughout the United States; some desk-based work at the home office in Cascade, MI.
• Typical duties include installation, commissioning, hands-on troubleshooting, and follow-up service.
• Travel logistics (flights, hotels, meals) are coordinated and paid for by the employer.
• Overtime and double-time compensation apply when extra hours are required.

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Compensation & Benefits

• Salary range: $63,000 – $75,000 per year.
• Actual pay within the range will depend on qualifications, experience, location, and other job-related factors.
• Benefits package includes medical, dental, and vision plan options, health savings account (HSA), flexible spending accounts (FSA), employer-paid life insurance, short- and long-term disability, 401(k) with company match, employee assistance program (EAP), virtual healthcare, and voluntary coverages. Domestic partner benefits may be available where applicable.

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Job Type & Location

• Employment type: Full-time, permanent
• Workplace: Fully onsite (Cascade, MI) with significant travel to customer locations across the U.S.

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Equal Opportunity & Hiring Transparency

Careertakes and our client are Equal Opportunity Employers committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. We prohibit discrimination or harassment of any kind. To support a fair and efficient hiring process, AI tools may be used to assist with application review or resume screening. These tools do not replace human decision-making. Final hiring decisions are made by people.

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