Field Service Technician

Fom Industrie; Cattolica; On-site; EUR 35,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Fom Industrie is seeking a Field Service Technician to join the Service Department in Cattolica. You will perform installation, maintenance and diagnostics at customer sites, and contribute to diagnosing faults to restore machines to full functionality.

The role requires reading technical drawings, strong electromechanical knowledge, willingness to travel nationally and internationally, and excellent customer-facing skills.

Qualifications

• Technical diploma in Mechanical, Mechatronics, Electrical, Electronics or equivalent.
• 3–5 years in field technical support, maintenance or service roles, preferably in the automatic machinery sector.
• Good knowledge of mechanics, electromechanics and pneumatics.
• Ability to read technical drawings and technical documentation.
• Excellent diagnostic and problem-solving skills.
• Willingness to travel frequently both nationally and internationally.
• Good IT skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and customer-oriented skills.

Responsibilities

• Carry out installation, technical support, maintenance and troubleshooting activities at customer sites.
• Diagnose faults and identify the causes of malfunctions.
• Restore the correct operation of machines through mechanical, electrical, pneumatic and software interventions, within the scope of their expertise.
• Provide technical support to customers throughout all stages of the intervention.
• Check the correct operation of the machine upon completion of the activities, ensuring compliance with company quality standards.
• Escalate more complex issues to the Service Manager or internal technical support team.
• Document the interventions carried out by preparing complete and accurate service reports.
• Update company systems with information regarding the interventions performed, hours worked and expenses incurred.
• Collaborate with the Hotline team, Technical Department and other company functions to ensure service continuity and the sharing of technical information.
• Represent FOM Industrie at customer sites, contributing to maintaining high levels of professionalism and service quality.

Skills

Diagnostic skills

Customer-oriented

Interpersonal skills

Willingness to travel

IT skills

Reading technical drawings

Problem solving

English knowledge

Education

Technical diploma in Mechanical / Mechatronics / Electrical / Electronics or equivalent

Tools

PLCs

Job description

Work location: Cattolica (RN)
Employment type: Permanent contract.
Applicable collective bargaining agreement: Metalworking Industry National Collective Labour Agreement (CCNL).
Indicative salary range: Gross annual salary of €35,000-€42,000, determined based on experience, technical skills and level of autonomy in the role.

This job opportunity is open to all candidates, in compliance with current legislation on equal opportunities, inclusion and non-discrimination.

Fom Industrie is looking for a Field Service Technician to join the Service Department.

The successful candidate will be responsible for carrying out technical interventions at customer sites, contributing to the diagnosis and resolution of faults and restoring machines to full functionality.

The role involves close collaboration with the Service Manager / Field Service Manager, the Service team and the internal technical support team, ensuring effective interventions and maintaining high standards of service quality and customer satisfaction.

Key Responsibilities

• Carry out installation, technical support, maintenance and troubleshooting activities at customer sites.
• Diagnose faults and identify the causes of malfunctions.
• Restore the correct operation of machines through mechanical, electrical, pneumatic and software interventions, within the scope of their expertise.
• Provide technical support to customers throughout all stages of the intervention.
• Check the correct operation of the machine upon completion of the activities, ensuring compliance with company quality standards.
• Escalate more complex issues to the Service Manager or internal technical support team.
• Document the interventions carried out by preparing complete and accurate service reports.
• Update company systems with information regarding the interventions performed, hours worked and expenses incurred.
• Collaborate with the Hotline team, Technical Department and other company functions to ensure service continuity and the sharing of technical information.
• Represent FOM Industrie at customer sites, contributing to maintaining high levels of professionalism and service quality.

Requirements

The position is open to candidates who meet the following requirements:

• Technical diploma in Mechanical, Mechatronics, Electrical, Electronics or equivalent field.
• At least 3-5 years of experience in field technical support, maintenance or technical service roles, preferably in the automatic machinery sector.
• Good knowledge of mechanics, electromechanics and pneumatics.
• Ability to read technical drawings and technical documentation.
• Excellent diagnostic and problem-solving skills.
• Willingness to travel frequently both nationally and internationally.
• Good IT skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and customer-oriented skills.

The following qualifications will be considered a plus:

• Experience in the installation and commissioning of automatic machinery.
• Knowledge of English; knowledge of a second foreign language is considered a plus.
• Basic knowledge of PLCs and industrial automation systems.

What We Offer

• The opportunity to join an international, dynamic and innovation-oriented environment.
• Ongoing training on company technologies and products.
• The opportunity to work in a highly specialized environment and directly interact with customers.
• Opportunities for professional growth within the Service Department.