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Field Service Engineer
Company: Orion Talent
Job Ref: # 822231
Date Posted: 11/7/2025 12:00:00 AM
City, State: Chicago, IL
Category: Computer/Software

Job Description

A successful Field Service Engineer will drive for excellence in customer satisfaction, enjoy troubleshooting, setting up complex systems, and have a passion for learning new technology. You will be a key part of the expanding Field Service team as the Company expert at customer sites, ensuring that advanced lighting systems are commissioned properly and serviced post-installation. This role is an integral part of the company's customer-focused business model as customers are the foundation of their business.

Specific responsibilities include:

Deliver exemplary customer service to customers in the field.
Become proficient in servicing all Systems while following field service procedures.
Troubleshoot and repair commercial system installations.
Coordinate with on-site contractors and facility managers to ensure proper system installation.
Focus on lifecycle product service (troubleshooting, repair, training end-users, and upgrades)
Serve as a technical expert for legacy systems and products.
Stay aligned to company's culture and values – Passionate, Flexible and Adaptable to changing markets, Innovative Thinker, Customer-focused, and Ethical.

Requirements:

Experience: 3-5 years in electro-mechanical or related field.

Non-Technical:

2 or 4-year college degree, technical school degree, or related military experience.
Strong customer service skills.
Highly organized and accustomed to a fast-paced work schedule
Valid driver's license with ability to pass background checks and drug screens as required.

Technical:

Experience with troubleshooting electrical systems.
Computer networking experience desired.

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Customer Service Engineer
Company: Orion Talent
Job Ref: # 8718958
Date Posted: 8/29/2025 12:00:00 AM
City, State: Chicago, IL
Category: Manufacturing

Job Description

The successful applicant will execute second level MRI Magnet Support, service and repair functions at customer sites with minimal supervision. Establish and maintain good working relationships with internal and external customers, peers and vendors, while performing necessary administrative duties timely and accurately.

Location: Central Region (Chicago, Indy, Cincy, Minneapolis, Milwaukee, Detroit, Kansas City, Dallas, Houston)

Responsibilities

Coordinate own travel to meet on-site maintenance, installation, service or repair schedule requirements of Super Conducting MRI Magnets.
Work, communicate and collaborate effectively with internal Siemens partners.
Perform maintenance according to scheduled requirements to maintain uptime of customer equipment.
Perform semi-complex mechanical and electrical repairs or troubleshooting on Super Conducting Magnets to identify failure modes and root cause analysis.
Safely handle or transfer cryogenic gases such as liquid helium or liquid nitrogen within the scope of planned work.
Respond to semi-complex second level service calls. Participate in the assessment of semi-complex product/equipment performance based on field support data and recommend modifications or improvements.
Maintain own tools and test equipment and comply with calibration schedules and processes to ensure reliable and repeatable service delivery.
Contribute ideas & feedback for continuous improvement (i.e., process, product, tooling or customer experience).

Requirements

Candidates must have top-notch electromechanical and/or electronic systems knowledge and troubleshooting/repair skills in addition to unparalleled customer service skills (relationship development, conflict management, active listening and problem solving, interpersonal communication, etc.).

Previous field service experience/heavy travel schedules is a plus but not required.
Must be able to interpret system schematics and flow-charts.
A highly tuned mechanical aptitude and the ability to visualize and explain situations and resolutions are also critical in this role.
Excellent customer service, communication (oral & written), documentation, and PC skills are essential to this position’s success.

Benefits:
Company offers an excellent global benefits package: Medical, Dental, Vision, Employee Assistance Program, Mental Health, Substance Abuse, Flexible Spending Accounts, Life Insurances, Short- and Long-Term Disability Insurance, 401K Savings Plan with matching contribution, Financial Planning Tools, Training and Education, Tuition Reimbursement, Paid Time Off, Holidays, Flex Schedules, Business Casual Dress, Employee Discount Program, and Volunteer Opportunities.

Specific benefits for this position include:

4 weeks of paid vacation (PTO) to start, with 5 paid floater holidays pro-rated for the first year and 6 paid standard holidays. At the start of your third year, you get a 5th week of vacation.
100% match of 401K contribution, up to 6% (20% vesting of the matched amount each year).
Corporate Vehicle – Fleet Program – You receive a new car ($45 per week cost to you) all inclusive of gas, tolls, service, insurance and more. You can use for business and personal usage. It is estimated to be a $15k annual value to the employee. You can also opt out and receive a corporate van.
“Well Being” reimbursement of $300/year for health/fitness classes and related items.

Compensation: First Year Total Comp = $119k – 152k

Base Payrate $70,000 – 85,000

Average OT (25 – 30%) $26,250– 38,250

Shift Differential (10 – 15%) $7,000– 12,750

5% Target Bonus $3,500 – 4,250

Annual Value of Company Car $12,000 .

Total $118,750 – 152,250

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Travel:

Travel is an essential job requirement for this position. As a MRI Magnet Support CSE, you will travel regularly (75 – 80% travel during the week) throughout the U.S. (focused regionally as much as possible to minimize travel), with occasional international travel, to customer locations. You must be available to provide service to customers during off hours as well as weekends, as necessary. Candidates need a passport (initial training will be held in England, so you will need it right away).

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Industrial Electrician
Company: Finkl Steel
Job Ref: # 1834219
Date Posted: 7/8/2025 12:00:00 AM
City, State: Chicago, IL
Category: Building Materials

Job Description

About
Company:

Finkl Steel is
one of the world’s leading manufacturers of forging die steels, plastic
injection mold steels, die casting tool steels, forged alloy bars, and custom
open die forgings. Finkl Steel is a member of international Swiss Steel Group
and manufactures products at three production facilities in Chicago, Houston,
Detroit and Sorel (CAN). We sell our products in North America and to 18
countries worldwide. With more than 100 patents, our steel formulations and
steelmaking technologies set worldwide standards. In recognition of Finkl
Steel’s product quality, our facilities were the first in America to receive
ISO 9000 registration.

Finkl Steel
provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for
employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without
regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status,
genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or
expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local
laws.

About the
Role:

The Industrial
Electrician plays a crucial role in ensuring the efficient operation of
electrical systems within the steel manufacturing plant. This position involves
installing, maintaining, and repairing electrical equipment and systems, which
are vital for production processes. The Industrial Electrician will
troubleshoot electrical issues, ensuring minimal downtime and optimal
performance of machinery. Additionally, they will adhere to safety protocols
and regulations to maintain a safe working environment. Ultimately, the success
of this role contributes to the overall productivity and reliability of
manufacturing operations.

Qualifications:

· High
School Diploma or GED, Electrician Schooling/Apprenticeship a plus

· Fluent
in English, oral & written; any other language a plus

· 2+ years’
experience in comparable roles preferred

Responsibilities:

· Responsible
for troubleshooting, maintenance, and repair of industrial equipment (AC/DC
overhead cranes, AC wound rotor/DC motors, AC/DC drives, Hydraulic systems
sensors and controls, large machine tool (ie. Lathe) drives, controls, sensors,
and actuators PLC I/O).

· The
position is a member of either the Machine Tool or Hot Works Maintenance teams
and will be required to walk, stand, bend, squat, work from heights, navigate
uneven surfaces, and lift up to 50 pounds in a non-climate controlled
industrial environment.

· All
Electricians will be expected to follow all Finkl policies and procedures,
assist with safety and housekeeping activities, and perform all tasks assigned
to them by their supervisor.

· Must
be willing to work any shift (8 hour no rotation) and overtime.

· Ability
to react to changes in job responsibility and current tasks as needed.

· Strong
problem-solving skills to get to root cause of breakdown and repair.

· Proactive,
logical, and pragmatic philosophy to solving problems.

· Ability
to communicate with supervision.

· Self-motivated

· Professional
work ethics and an ability to work alone or in a team.

· Must
pass a drug screen and have a clean background.

Our Offer:

· Extra
$1.00 for working 2nd shift & extra $2.00 for working 3rd shift

· Medical,
Dental, and Vision benefits

· STD
and Life Insurance