Technical Engineer (German Speaking)

Owen Daniels; Lewes; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Benefits

Job summary

Owen Daniels invites applications for a German-speaking Technical Engineer to join their engineering team in Lewes. The role focuses on technical support for customers and internal stakeholders, covering installations, integration, and ongoing performance across hardware and software solutions used in public transport.

The successful candidate will liaise with customers in Germany, oversee system installation and maintenance, and participate in training and continuous improvement initiatives.

Qualifications

• Fluent German and English language skills required.
• Degree qualification (or equivalent) in Electronics, Software Engineering, Computer Science, or related discipline.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical support to customers via telephone, email, and site visits.
• Diagnose and resolve hardware, software, and networking issues.
• Assist with integration of onboard systems and software.
• Assist with system installations, upgrades, and retrofits at customer sites.
• Work with customers, integrators, and internal engineering teams to deliver technical solutions.
• Create and maintain customer databases, documentation, and technical records.
• Deliver technical training to customers and colleagues.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives and process enhancements.
• Travel regularly to Germany and occasionally internationally to support customers and projects.

Skills

German language fluency

English language fluency

Programming languages

Ethernet networking

Problem solving

Communication skills

Project management

Full driving licence

Education

Electronics/Software/Computer Science degree

Tools

Python

C

C++

Lua

.NET

Job description

Technical Engineer (German Speaking)

Location: Lewes, East Sussex (with regular travel to Germany)
Salary: Competitive + Benefits
Job Type: Permanent, Full-time

Owen Daniels are supporting a leading manufacturer of passenger information systems in their search for a German-speaking Technical Engineer to join their growing technical team.

We're looking for a technically minded individual with strong communication skills who has a customer-focused approach; as the Technical Engineer, you will provide technical support to customers and internal stakeholders, working across a variety of projects from initial consultation through to implementation and ongoing support.

The successful candidate will act as a key technical contact for customers in Germany, supporting the installation, integration, and ongoing performance of advanced hardware and software solutions used within the public transport sector.

Technical Engineer (German Speaking)

Job Description

• Providing technical support to customers via telephone, email, and site visits.
• Diagnosing and resolving hardware, software, and networking issues.
• Supporting the integration of onboard systems and associated software.
• Assisting with system installations, upgrades, and retrofits at customer sites.
• Working closely with customers, integrators, and internal engineering teams to deliver technical solutions.
• Creating and maintaining customer databases, documentation, and technical records.
• Delivering technical training to customers and colleagues.
• Supporting continuous improvement initiatives and process enhancements.
• Travelling regularly to Germany and occasionally internationally to support customers and projects.

Qualifications & Experience

• Fluent German and English language skills.
• Degree qualification (or equivalent experience) in Electronics, Software Engineering, Computer Science, or a related discipline.
• Knowledge of programming languages such as Python, C, C++, Lua, or .NET.
• Experience configuring and troubleshooting Ethernet networks.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Excellent organisational and communication abilities.
• A proactive approach with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Full driving licence and willingness to travel internationally.

This is a great opportunity to join a growing and technologically advanced engineering business. Where you will work in a collaborative and supportive engineering environment