Field Service Engineer — Large-Scale Solar Projects

SMA Solar Technology AG; Antwerpen; Hybrid; EUR 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company truck car

20 annual holidays plus 12 extra-legal

Work clothes and accessories (Flash) +

Medical and Dental Plan

Group insurance

Job summary

SMA Benelux is seeking an experienced Field Service Engineer LS to maintain, commission, diagnose, and repair SMA solar inverter systems across the Benelux region. You will ensure optimal performance and minimize downtime for customers.

You will engage with leading solar industry partners, applying technical expertise and strong customer service to deliver reliable support and quality service. A willingness to travel is essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electro-Mechanics or closely related field.
• Minimum 3 years of experience in installation, maintenance, or repair of electrical systems or power electronics.
• Strong knowledge of high-voltage systems, measurement equipment, and safety regulations.
• Understanding of IP networking technology.
• Experience with MS Office and SAP.

Responsibilities

• Commission, inspect, maintain, and repair PV systems and SMA inverter technology.
• Diagnose and resolve technical issues on-site.
• Work with both string and central inverter systems.
• Support customers with troubleshooting and service-related inquiries.
• Manage service logistics and spare parts.
• Document activities and technical findings in SAP CRM.
• Ensure compliance with health, safety, and quality standards.
• Travel throughout the Benelux region to support installations.

Skills

Dutch language

English language

Customer-facing

Problem solving

Independent work

Teamwork

Willingness to travel

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electro-Mechanics

Tools

SAP

MS Office

Job description

Location:

Mechelen, BE, 2800

Job Type: Full time

Join SMA and help power the future of renewable energy!

Are you an experienced electrical engineer or technician who enjoys working independently, solving technical challenges, and interacting with customers? Do you want to contribute to a more sustainable world while working with cutting-edge solar technology? Then this opportunity at SMA Benelux may be exactly what you're looking for.

☀️ About the Role

As a Field Service Engineer LS, you will be responsible for maintaining, commissioning, troubleshooting, and repairing SMA's commercial and utility-scale solar inverter systems across the Benelux region. You'll play a key role in ensuring optimal system performance and minimizing downtime for our customers.

Working closely with some of the leading companies in the solar industry, you'll combine technical expertise with excellent customer service to deliver the highest standards of support and reliability.

🔧 What You'll Do

• Commission, inspect, maintain, and repair photovoltaic (PV) systems and SMA inverter technology.
• Diagnose and resolve technical issues on-site.
• Work with both string and central inverter systems.
• Support customers with troubleshooting and service-related inquiries.
• Manage service logistics and spare parts.
• Document activities and technical findings in SAP CRM.
• Ensure compliance with the highest health, safety, and quality standards.
• Travel throughout the Benelux region to support renewable energy installations

✅ What We're Looking For

Technical Profile

• Bachelor's degree in Electro-Mechanics.
• Minimum 3 years of experience in installation, maintenance, or repair of electrical systems or power electronics.
• Strong knowledge of high-voltage systems, measurement equipment, and safety regulations.
• Understanding of IP networking technology.
• Experience with MS Office and SAP.

Personal Skills

• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent communication and customer-facing skills.
• Highly organized with strong attention to detail.
• Able to work independently as well as part of a team.
• Positive attitude and good sense of humor.
• Fluent in Dutch and English; French is an advantage
• Valid Category B driving license.
• Willingness to travel and occasionally support international projects

At SMA, you'll be part of a global leader in solar energy technology. You'll work on innovative renewable energy projects, collaborate with industry-leading partners, and contribute directly to the energy transition.

We offer:

• Company truck car
• 20 annual holidays + 12 extra-legal holidays
• Work cloths and accessories (Flash gear) + tools
• Medical and Dental Plan
• Group insurance

Ready to make an impact?

Join SMA Benelux and help shape the future of renewable energy, one installation at a time.

Apply today and power a sustainable future with SMA. 🚀

Send your motivation letter + CV to [e-mail]

Why SMA?

Would you like to play a part in shaping the energy supply of the future? Then SMA might be the right place for you.

At SMA, you contribute to solutions that help advance the transition to a sustainable energy supply worldwide. We value people who take ownership, share ideas and actively drive change.

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