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, Engineering.

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

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What You’ll Do

• Participate in an initial hands-on training period in Grand Rapids, then travel 75–90% to customer sites (all expenses paid).
• Install, commission, troubleshoot, and repair custom machinery and control systems in the field.
• Diagnose and debug PLCs (ladder logic), electrical systems, and control software.
• Service and maintain pneumatic and hydraulic systems.
• Provide customer-facing technical support, document service activities, and escalate complex issues to engineering teams.
• Maintain professional, safety-focused behavior while representing Confidential Client at customer sites.

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Essential Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field.
• Fundamental understanding of PLCs, ladder logic, and core electrical engineering concepts from coursework.
• Mechanical and electrical aptitude with hands-on troubleshooting ability.
• 0–2 years of practical experience (co-op, internship, project work) — experience with pneumatics and hydraulics is a plus.
• Willingness and ability to travel extensively (75–90%); able to be onsite in Grand Rapids for the initial training period.

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Additional Skills & Preferences

• Internship or co-op experience supporting controls, mechatronics, or field service activities.
• Strong communication skills for working with customers and internal teams.
• Eagerness to learn and grow quickly within a hands-on engineering role.

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Compensation & Benefits

• Pay range: $63,000 - $75,000 per year. Individual compensation will depend on qualifications, experience, geographic location, and other job-related factors.
• Benefits package may include:
  • Medical, dental & vision insurance with multiple plan options
  • Health Savings Account (HSA) and Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
  • Company-paid life & AD&D insurance, with optional supplemental coverage
  • Short-term and long-term disability coverage
  • 401(k) retirement plan with company match
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  • Virtual healthcare services (e.g., telehealth)
  • Personal nurse advocate services
  • Voluntary accident and hospital indemnity insurance
  • Eligibility for domestic partner benefits (where applicable)

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Location & Employment Type

• This is a permanent position based in Grand Rapids, MI. Initial training will be onsite in Grand Rapids; the role requires extensive travel after training.
• Employment type: Contract, Full-time.

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Hiring Process & Accommodations

• Careertakes and our client use best-practice, non-discriminatory hiring processes. To make the process accessible, candidates may request reasonable accommodations through the Careertakes platform or during the interview process.
• AI tools may be used to assist with initial resume screening or application review; these tools support—not replace—human decision-making. Final hiring decisions are made by people at our client.

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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.

If you have questions about how your data is used, please contact us directly.