Field Service Engineer – Controls

Il y a 3 jours

SintNiklaas, Oost-Vlaanderen, Belgique Jobtailor Temps plein 60 000 € - 90 000 € Contrat

Responsibilities

  • Perform troubleshooting, diagnostics, and corrective maintenance on electrical, pneumatic, and PLC‑controlled systems.
  • Carry out preventive maintenance, equipment rebuilds, upgrades, and optimization activities.
  • Support equipment installations, commissioning, and start‑up activities at customer sites worldwide.
  • Deliver technical training to customers on equipment operation, maintenance, and troubleshooting in English, French, and Dutch.
  • Diagnose complex automation and controls issues, identifying root causes and implementing sustainable solutions.
  • Follow all JBT Marel and customer health, safety, and food safety requirements, maintaining the highest standards at all times.
  • Document all service activities accurately, including reports, findings, recommendations, and improvement opportunities.
  • Identify spare parts requirements and recommend upgrades or modifications to improve equipment performance.
  • Build and maintain strong customer relationships, acting as a trusted technical advisor.
  • Collaborate closely with Technical Support, Engineering, Project Management, and Customer Care teams to ensure successful project execution and service delivery.
  • Provide flexible support, including weekend work and occasional emergency response activities when required.

Requirements

  • Strong troubleshooting experience with PLC‑controlled machinery and industrial automation systems.
  • Solid knowledge of electrical and pneumatic systems.
  • Excellent analytical and problem‑solving skills.
  • A proactive and hands‑on approach to technical challenges.
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to build customer trust.
  • The ability to work independently while maintaining close collaboration with global teams.
  • Flexibility to travel extensively on a global basis and support customer needs outside standard working hours when required.
  • Technical qualification in Electrical Engineering, Automation, Mechatronics, Industrial Controls, or a related discipline.
  • Minimum 3 years of experience in a Field Service, Controls Engineering, Automation, or similar technical role.
  • Experience troubleshooting PLC‑based systems and industrial automation equipment.
  • Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, pneumatic drawings, and technical documentation.
  • Experience working in food processing, manufacturing, packaging, or industrial machinery environments is advantageous.
  • Fluent in English and Dutch, both written and spoken.
  • A basic level of French is required too.
  • Valid driver's license and passport with the ability to travel internationally.