Field Service Engineer – Italy

Group Lotus; Assago; In loco; EUR 45.000 - 65.000; Tempo pieno

Vantaggi offerti da questo lavoro

25 days’ holiday + bank holidays

Annual bonus - non contractual

Private Healthcare

Mobility allowance or car scheme

Wellness allowance and meal vouchers

Exclusive Employee discount

Descrizione del lavoro

Group Lotus is seeking an experienced Field Service Engineer to support our Italian Dealer network from Milan. You will diagnose complex vehicle faults, guide dealers through difficult repairs, and work closely with Lotus Head Office to improve first-time fix rates.

This hands-on role requires fluent Italian and English, strong diagnostic skills across electrical, electronic and mechanical systems, and the ability to train dealer technicians in diagnostic methods.

Competenze

• Proven field service experience in automotive or similar Aftersales
• Strong diagnostic capability across electrical, electronic and mechanical systems
• Excellent communication and customer-facing skills
• Experience coaching or mentoring technicians
• Willingness to travel and hold a valid driving license

Mansioni

• Diagnose and resolve complex vehicle faults on-site with dealers
• Support dealer repairs when standard diagnostics do not resolve issues
• Analyse field data and repair histories to identify root causes
• Provide guidance on repair methods, diagnostics and fault-finding techniques
• Coach dealer technicians to improve diagnostic capability and repair quality
• Collaborate with Head Office Technical Support to escalate and resolve issues
• Support dealer training plans and field improvement initiatives
• Assist Warranty and Quality teams with technical investigations

Conoscenze

Field service experience

Diagnostic capability

Communication skills

Coaching/mentoring

Independent working

Customer-focused

Strumenti

Diagnostics equipment

Descrizione del lavoro

About The Role

Lotus is looking for an experienced Field Service Engineer to provide advanced technical support across our Italian Dealer network. Acting as a key link between our Dealers and Lotus Head Office technical teams, you’ll take the lead on complex vehicle issues, supporting difficult repairs and helping our Dealer network continually strengthen its technical capability. This is a hands-on, field-based role where your technical expertise will directly contribute to improved first-time fix rates, reduced repeat repairs and an exceptional experience for Lotus customers. Location: Milan, Italy

What You’ll Do

• Provide hands-on technical support to diagnose and resolve complex and non-routine vehicle faults.
• Support Dealers with difficult or repeat repairs where standard diagnostics have not resolved the issue.
• Analyse field data, vehicle behaviour and repair histories to identify root causes.
• Work closely with Lotus Head Office Technical Support to identify and escal…
• Provide technical guidance on repair methods, diagnostics and fault-finding techniques.
• Coach and mentor Dealer technicians, improving diagnostic capability, repair quality and confidence.
• Identify technical competency gaps and provide structured feedback to Head Office.
• Support regional technical training plans and work with the Lotus Training Academy on development requirements.
• Deliver practical technical coaching and demonstrations within the Dealer network.
• Support Dealers with escalated customer cases, explaining complex technical matters clearly where required.
• Provide field insight to our Warranty and Quality teams and support technical investigations.
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of Lotus Aftersales technical processes and standards.

What We’re Looking For

• Proven experience as a Field Service Engineer, Master Technician, or within a similar technical Aftersales position.
• Strong diagnostic capability across complex electrical, electronic and mechanical systems.
• Excellent technical problem-solving and fault-finding skills.
• Strong communication skills, with the confidence to explain technical issues to both technicians and customers.
• Experience coaching or mentoring technical teams.
• Ability to work independently in the field and effectively prioritise workload.
• A customer-focused approach with a strong commitment to quality and service excellence.
• Fluent Italian and English.

What Success Looks Like

You’ll help improve Dealer technical performance and first-time fix rates while reducing escalations and repeat repairs. Ultimately, your impact will be seen through stronger Dealer capability, improved customer satisfaction and effective collaboration between our markets and Head Office technical teams.

Join Lotus and help us deliver the technical excellence our customers expect.

What We Offer

In addition to a competitive salary, you will have access to the following benefits:

• 25 days’ holiday plus bank holidays.
• Annual bonus - non contractual.
• Private Healthcare.
• Mobility allowance or car scheme.
• Wellness allowance and meal vouchers.
• Exclusive Employee discount, wellbeing and recognition platform #ForUSLOT.

Additional Information

• This role will require regular travel, and you must hold a driving license.

Our Company

Group Lotus is a leading sports car manufacturer with a 75-year long history of iconic designs, groundbreaking engineering and legendary victories on the F1 track. Today we are transforming into a truly global performance car brand focused on the electrical future. In 2022 we launched the Eletre, the world’s first all-electric hyper-SUV, and in 2023 Emeya, our fully-electric Hyper-GT. As part of the Lotus team, you push boundaries. Those of the car industry and of your own. Every member of the Lotus family has some of the pioneering mindset of founder Colin Chapman in them. We’re not just a car company; we’re a diverse mix of talent from all walks of life. At Lotus, we firmly believe that diversity and inclusion are not just buzzwords but essential pillars of a thriving and successful organization. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds and are dedicated to providing reasonable adjustments during the interview process. If you require any special assistance or adjustments, please let us know in advance so we can ensure a fair and accessible interview experience. Our goal is to create an environment where everyone can thrive.

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