Field Service Engineer – Automation

Sidel; Barcelona; On-site; EUR 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Travel bonuses

Health insurance

Provident fund

Profit-sharing

Paid leave

Holiday bonus

Job summary

Sidel is seeking a Field Service Technician specialized in automation to install, commission and test high-tech equipment at major industrial clients in Spain and abroad.

You will be trained and supported to master advanced automation equipment deployed across diverse environments.

Qualifications

• Bachelor-level technical degree in automation, mechatronics, electrotechnics or related field.
• Fluent in English with strong communication skills.
• Willingness to travel extensively (>90%).
• Field experience preferred or strong motivation to learn on the job.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and customer service mindset.

Responsibilities

• Install, commission and test Sidel equipment, including single machines and complete production lines.
• Troubleshoot, prevent and perform corrective maintenance on electrical, mechanical and automated machines within high-speed production lines.
• Execute precise technical diagnostics and propose corrective actions to support teams.
• Administrate equipment upgrades and optimisation, including hardware and software updates.
• Collaborate with project managers and technical support teams to ensure customer satisfaction.
• Train and empower client operators and maintenance technicians for efficient equipment handling.
• Report after-sales opportunities detected on customer sites.
• Comply with Sidel and client safety rules with clear communications during interventions.

Skills

Technical degree

Technical curiosity

Field experience

English fluency

Travel readiness

Customer service

Education

Technical degree (automation/mechatronics)

Job description

Are you passionate about advanced technologies and eager to work in leading industrial environments? Do you enjoy solving technical challenges, training users, and learning within a stimulating and nurturing global community? Join Sidel, a global leader in food, beverage, and personal care packaging solutions, as a Field Service Technician specialized in automation. You will be trained and supported to master high‑tech equipment deployed at major industrial clients in Spain and abroad.

Your Mission

Your main responsibilities

• Install, commission and test Sidel equipment, including single machines and complete production lines
• Troubleshoot, prevent and adopt corrective maintenance on electrical, mechanical and automated machines within high‑speed production lines
• Execute precise technical diagnostics, share feedback with internal support teams and propose corrective actions
• Administrate equipment upgrades and optimisation, including hardware and software updates
• Collaborate closely with project managers and technical support teams to ensure customer satisfaction
• Train and empower client operators and maintenance technicians to ensure efficient equipment handling
• Report after sales opportunities detected on Customer site
• Comply fully with Sidel and client safety rules, with clear communications throughout interventions

Your Profile

Your profile

• Technical degree (automation, mechatronics, electrotechnics…)
• Strong technical curiosity and eagerness to learn continuously
• Field experience preferred or strong motivation to learn on the job
• Fluent in English, essential for working in a multicultural team
• Willingness to travel extensively (often >90% of the time) and adapt to different international environments
• Excellent interpersonal skills and customer service mindset

What we offer you

• A comprehensive training program, combining factory learning, hands‑on field sessions and digital training
• Attractive benefits: travel bonuses, health insurance, provident fund, profit‑sharing, paid leave, holiday bonus
• Opportunity to work on technologically advanced machines recognised worldwide
• A key role with prestigious clients, major industrial groups in food, beverages, home and personal care sectors
• An international, dynamic team and a modern, collaborative working environment that prioritises well‑being and personal and professional growth.