Field Service Engineer Automation

About the company

We support an international machine builder in the food industry in hiring a Field Service Engineer Automation. The company operates worldwide and has a dedicated Site Services department with over 100 specialists.

Role overview

You work on high-tech production lines at customer sites around the world. The role combines hands-on engineering, direct customer interaction and international travel, within an organisation that values teamwork, ownership and continuous development.

Key responsibilities

• Commissioning complex electrical and PLC-controlled machinery at customer sites worldwide.
• Troubleshooting and resolving technical issues; performing on-site modifications.
• Acting as the technical link between the project team, local technicians and the customer.
• Delivering high-quality service, including maintenance, on-site support and remote troubleshooting.
• Preparing projects, creating technical documentation and providing practical customer training.

Profile

• 3+ years of experience as a Field Service Engineer or similar.
• Strong knowledge of PLC systems (Siemens, Allen Bradley, CODESYS, B&R).
• Solid experience with electrical systems in industrial automation.
• Valid driver’s licence.
• Willing to travel internationally 50–70% of the time.

What’s offered

• Base salary €45,000 – €72,000 gross per year.
• 27 vacation days + 13 ADV days.
• Attractive allowances for international travel and overtime.
• Yearly bonus
• Strong growth opportunities within an international organisation.