Field Service Engineer

Speria; Horst; On-site; EUR 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Speria in Horst, Netherlands is looking for a hands-on Field Service Engineer who enjoys helping customers and solving technical problems. You will work in intensive livestock farming, horticulture, and storage technology, checking, testing, and starting up automation systems both locally and abroad.

The ideal candidate holds a Technical MBO 4 or Bachelor degree, has strong technical knowledge in electronics and automation, and should be willing to travel internationally. Proficiency in Dutch and English is required, with German being an advantage.

Qualifications

• A Technical MBO 4 or Bachelor degree in a relevant field.
• 5 years of experience as a service or helpdesk technician is a plus.
• Good Dutch and English skills; German is an advantage.
• Strong technical knowledge, preferably in electronics and automation.

Responsibilities

• Checking, testing, and starting up automation systems.
• Solving malfunctions and doing service visits for customers worldwide.
• Providing technical support to Sales, Engineering, and Documentation.
• Giving technical training to colleagues and dealers.

Skills

Problem solving

Technical support

Customer service

Programming

Electronics

Analytical skills

Communication in Dutch

Communication in English

Communication in German

Education

Technical MBO 4 or Bachelor degree

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Are you a hands‑on technician who enjoys helping customers and solving technical problems on the spot?

Then we have a great opportunity for you in our Service Department in Horst. As a Field Service Engineer, you work in intensive livestock farming, horticulture and storage technology. You check, test and start up our automation systems, both in the Netherlands and abroad. You are the link between the customer and the technology and you help customers and colleagues with technical questions.

Your tasks as a Field Service Engineer:

• Checking, testing, and starting up automation systems, including programming, sensors, actuators, and hardware
• Solving malfunctions and doing service visits for customers worldwide
• Answering and registering technical questions from dealers, end users and colleagues
• Preparing and guiding tests on location
• When you are not working in the field, you support the global helpdesk by helping internal and external customers with technical questions by email or phone
• Giving technical training to colleagues and dealers Providing technical support to Sales, Engineering, and Documentation Advising customers about technical options, requirements, and solutions

What we ask from you:

• A Technical MBO 4 or Bachelor degree, such as Agrotechnology, Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics or Industrial Automation
• Affinity with poultry, livestock or crop storage
• Willingness to travel internationally
• Experience as a service or helpdesk technician (5 years is a plus)
• Good Dutch and English skills; German is an advantage
• Strong technical knowledge, preferably in electronics and automation
• Analytical skills: you can understand and solve problems quickly and have a friendly and service‑oriented attitude
• Experience with MS Office