Field Service Engineer

Atlas Copco; Leinster; Remote; EUR 40,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full training

Laptop provided

PPE supplied

25 days annual leave

Support from experienced engineers

Job summary

Atlas Copco is seeking a Field Service Engineer to service, maintain, and repair compressed air equipment across the Leinster region. You will diagnose faults on-site and remotely, complete service documentation, and build strong customer relationships while working closely with a regional service team.

The role requires a mechanical or electrical qualification or hands-on experience, and a willingness to travel and participate in on-call duties.

Qualifications

• Recognised mechanical or electrical qualification or equivalent hands-on experience.
• Proven field-based mechanical or electrical engineering experience in an industrial/service setting.
• Strong diagnostic and fault-finding skills across mechanical/electrical systems.
• Willingness to travel across the assigned region and occasional overtime when required.

Responsibilities

• Service, maintain, and repair air compressors, dryers, gas generators and related equipment.
• Diagnose faults on-site and remotely with team support.
• Complete service documentation using company systems.
• Build strong customer relationships and deliver excellent service.
• Travel within the assigned region and participate in on-call rota.

Skills

Diagnostic skills

Fault-finding

VSD knowledge

Electrical systems

Remote monitoring

Digital literacy

Customer service

Independence

Education

Mechanical or electrical qualification

Tools

Remote monitoring technologies

Industrial networks

Job description

Do you enjoy solving technical problems, working independently, and helping customers keep their operations running smoothly? We’re looking for a Field Service Engineer to join our team, supporting customers across your designated region.

Working alongside a supportive team and reporting to the Regional Service Manager, you’ll carry out maintenance, repairs, and diagnostics on a range of compressed air equipment while building strong relationships with customers.

What you’ll be doing

• Servicing, maintaining, and repairing air compressors, dryers, gas generators, and associated equipment
• Diagnosing faults and carrying out repairs both on‑site and remotely with team support
• Completing service documentation using company systems
• Building positive customer relationships and delivering excellent service
• Working collaboratively with colleagues and sharing knowledge across the team
• Following safe working practices and company procedures
• Participating in an on‑call rota and occasional overtime when required

To succeed, you will need

Education & Qualifications:

• A recognised mechanical or electrical qualification, or equivalent hands‑on experience within a relevant technical field.

Relevant Experience:

• Proven experience in a field‑based mechanical or electrical engineering role, ideally within an industrial or service environment.

Knowledge & Skills:

• Strong diagnostic and fault‑finding skills in mechanical and/or electrical systems.
• Basic understanding (or willingness to develop knowledge) of Variable Speed Drives (VSDs), refrigeration systems, industrial networks, and remote monitoring technologies.
• Computer literate with the ability to quickly learn and adapt to new digital tools and systems.
• Excellent customer service orientation with strong interpersonal and communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Ability to work independently, prioritise tasks effectively, and maintain a high standard of professionalism in customer‑facing environments.

Other Requirements:

• A full Irish “B” driving licence
• Flexibility to participate in the on‑call rota and provide support outside regular hours when required.
• Willingness to travel across the assigned region and occasionally beyond, depending on business needs.
• Openness to working occasional overtime at short notice to support urgent service requirements.
• A strong commitment to following safety procedures, using appropriate PPE, and maintaining a safe working environment at all times.

In return, we offer

• Full training and ongoing technical development
• Support from experienced engineers and technical specialists
• Company laptop, mobile phone, PPE, and tools provided
• A collaborative and supportive team environment
• Career progression opportunities within a global business
• Competitive benefits package including pension, private medical insurance, and 25 days annual leave

You will be part of our customer centre in Leinster, Ireland. You join a field service team that works close to our customers, where most of your time is spent traveling within your assigned area to support them on‑site.

Why it is great to work with us

Your career grows through your skills, your curiosity, and the people you work with. As a Field Service Engineer, you work close to our customers and see firsthand how our technology performs in real conditions. You build your expertise by solving problems on‑site, sharing knowledge with colleagues, and learning from every service task. We focus on long‑term development and support you as you explore new ways to improve how we keep our customers’ equipment running. Innovation guides how we think and act – we test, learn, and apply new insights to make our service work even better. You make a meaningful impact by taking ownership of your work and using your ideas to help our customers operate with confidence, supported by leaders who trust and empower you

How we work together

Our cultural behaviors guide us in what we do and how we do it. We act with accountability to seize opportunities and deliver results. We act with respect to understand diverse perspectives and strengthen our interactions. We act with curiosity to learn continuously and understand customer needs. We act collaboratively to make informed and transparent decisions. We also act experimentally to discover new solutions, learn from our mistakes, and keep improving.

Contact information

Application process

Our selection process includes interviews and, for some roles, skills assessments that help us gain a deeper understanding of your profile. We look forward to getting to know you, learning about your strengths, and discussing how you can grow with us. For each hiring decision, we also apply the grandparent principle. This means that a leader’s manager is involved in the approval of the hiring decision to ensure consistency and fairness.

Behind every innovative solution, there are people working together to transform the future. With careers sparked by initiative and lifelong learning, we are uniting curious minds, and you could be one of them.

Information at a Glance

Atlas Copco delivers innovative products and solutions that help businesses grow and drive progress. Our portfolio spans compressed air and gas systems and treatment, vacuum solutions, industrial power tools, assembly systems, and power and flow solutions. We bring a commitment to long‑term success built on expertise, reliable service, and uptime. When you level up to the Atlas Copco experience you enter a partnership based on quality, sustainability, and ease of collaboration. The technology we bring, and the decades of experience support the future‑proofing of your business. Atlas Copco is a brand within Atlas Copco Group.

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