Field Service Engineer

SwiftCruit; Goes; On-site; EUR 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

SwiftCruit is seeking a Field Service Engineer based in Goes, Netherlands, to help maintain food production efficiency at customer sites. The role involves troubleshooting, maintenance, and installation of bakery equipment, requiring strong electrical engineering skills and fluency in Dutch and English.

Applicants should have vocational education in a technical field, hands-on experience in field service, and a willingness to travel. Join our innovative team and make an impact in food technology.

Qualifications

• Vocational education in Electrical Engineering or a closely related field.
• Hands-on experience with preventive maintenance and equipment installation.
• Ability to troubleshoot mechanical, electrical, or software-related issues.

Responsibilities

• Review drawings and project requirements for service work preparation.
• Support assembly and repairs within the team.
• Install, assemble, and modify equipment at customer sites.
• Commission machines and production lines, resolving start-up issues.
• Perform inspections and preventive maintenance with documentation.
• Coordinate closely with customers and technical support.

Skills

Electrical Engineering

Preventive Maintenance

Troubleshooting

Fluency in Dutch

Fluency in English

Field Service

Education

Vocational education at MBO+ level in Electrical Engineering

Job description

As a Field Service Engineer, you’ll help customers keep food production running safely, reliably, and efficiently. At Bakon, a Coperion brand – part of Hillenbrand, based in Goes, Netherlands, you’ll support long‑term machine performance and strong customer partnerships across Europe. We design bakery and food processing equipment with a focus on quality, efficiency, and sustainability.

Location

Goes, Netherlands, with time spent on‑site in Goes and at customer sites.

Travel

Up to 50%, mainly within Europe. A service vehicle is provided.

What You’ll Do

• Review drawings, specifications, and project requirements to prepare service work in the workshop.
• Support assembly and repairs within our small team in Goes.
• Install, assemble, and modify bakery and food processing equipment at customer sites.
• Commission machines and production lines by setting up mechanical, electrical, and software functions, verifying performance, and resolving issues affecting start‑up and qualification.
• Diagnose faults and complete repairs using a structured troubleshooting approach.
• Perform inspections and preventive maintenance with clear documentation.
• Coordinate closely with customers, project managers, and technical support teams.
• Support customer training and final handover with professionalism and sound judgment.

Team

• You are hierarchically attached to the manager of the field and service teams.
• You’ll work in a small team where autonomy, accountability, and clear communication matter every day.
• You’ll collaborate closely with colleagues and customers across different backgrounds, experiences, and locations, and your field insight will help strengthen Bakon’s performance and contribute to Hillenbrand’s broader success.

The Experience, Skills, and Abilities Needed

• Vocational education at MBO+ level in Electrical Engineering or a closely related technical field supporting industrial equipment installation, commissioning, and service work.
• Hands‑on experience in preventive maintenance, equipment installation, commissioning, or field service for industrial machinery.
• Ability to troubleshoot mechanical, electrical, or software‑related issues and carry out start‑up, qualification, maintenance, repair, or calibration activities with a strong focus on accuracy, safety, and effective decision‑making in customer‑facing environments.
• Fluency in Dutch and English (both are essential for daily work).
• Competencies to work independently, manage priorities within a small team, and represent the company professionally at customer sites.
• Willingness to travel frequently (up to 50% of the time), mainly within Europe, and adapt to changing site conditions, schedules, and service needs.
• Continuous improvement mindset and strong problem‑solving skills.

Ready to make an impact in food technology? Apply now and join our innovative team as a Field Service Engineer in Goes, Netherlands. We look forward to receiving your application.

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