Employment Type: Permanent | Full-time | On-site
Company Overview
Our client is a global technology manufacturer specialising in robotics and industrial automation, with customers across a variety of manufacturing and industrial sectors. The business is strengthening its European operations and is looking to expand its technical service capabilities to support its growing customer base.
Overview of the Job
We are looking for an experienced Robotics Service Engineer to join our client's European technical service team in the Frankfurt area. This is a hands‑on position focused on troubleshooting, maintaining and repairing industrial and collaborative robots, ensuring reliable performance and excellent technical support for customers.
Responsibilities
- Diagnose and resolve mechanical, electrical and technical faults in industrial and collaborative robotic systems.
- Carry out hands‑on maintenance, servicing and repair of robotic equipment, including identifying and replacing faulty components.
- Investigate complex technical issues, identify root causes and implement effective solutions to minimise equipment downtime.
- Provide technical support to customers and partners, both at the company's German facility and at customer sites.
- Support the installation, commissioning and testing of robotic systems when required.
- Work closely with internal engineering and technical teams to resolve more complex issues and share technical findings.
- Maintain accurate service documentation, including fault reports, repair activities and maintenance records.
Qualifications / Skills
- At least 3 years of practical experience working with industrial robots, ideally in a service, maintenance or technical support capacity.
- Strong hands‑on experience diagnosing and repairing mechanical and electrical faults in robotic or industrial automation systems.
- Proven experience in the maintenance, troubleshooting and repair of industrial or collaborative robots, ideally gained within a manufacturing, integration or field service environment.
- Good understanding of robotic components, electrical systems, sensors, motors and associated mechanical assemblies.
- Ability to troubleshoot technical problems independently and carry out effective repairs.
- Strong problem‑solving skills, a practical approach and the ability to communicate effectively with customers and colleagues.
- Professional English communication skills; German language skills would be an advantage.
Other Relevant Information
- The position is based on‑site in the Frankfurt area, with travel to customer locations as required.
- A permanent opportunity to join a growing international robotics business and contribute to the development of its European service operations.