Field Service Engineer

ABB; Rotterdam; On-site; EUR 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company car

Laptop and phone

13th month salary

40 days off (27 vacation + 13 ADV)

Travel time allowance

Bicycle plan

Training and development

Job summary

ABB is hiring a Field Service Engineer in the Netherlands to install, overhaul, and modernize low- and medium-voltage installations at customer sites. You will perform wiring, testing, and safety inspections while working closely with a dedicated team.

After onboarding, you’ll participate in on-call service, with flexibility to travel and support customers across utilities, industry, and transport sectors. You should have an MBO-level Electrical Engineering education, Dutch and English

Qualifications

• Fluent in Dutch and English, able to communicate with customers and colleagues.
• Background in electrical engineering or related field required.
• Willingness to travel and work on-site at customer sites.

Responsibilities

• Install, overhaul, and modernize low- and medium-voltage installations on customer sites.
• Perform testing, measurements, and inspections; ensure safety and specifications.
• Document and report on completed work; maintain records.
• Participate in on-call service after training and during peak times.

Skills

Dutch language

English language

Electrical engineering

BE driver's license

Education

MBO-level Electrical Engineering

Job description

At ABB, we help industries run leaner and cleaner—and every person here makes that happen. You’ll be empowered to lead, supported to grow, and proud of the impact we create together. Join us and help run what runs the world.This position reports to:Service Team Leader__Will you be the technical point of contact for our customers throughout the Netherlands?At ABB, you work with the latest electrical and digital solutions for a reliable, safe, and future-proof power supply. Within our Electrification Service division, you are the specialist who maintains, optimizes, and troubleshoots low‑voltage installations — right where it matters: at our customers’ sites in utility, industry, and transport & infrastructure.What will you be doing?As a Field Service Engineer, you’re on the road every day solving technical challenges. No day is the same:You install, overhaul, and modernize low‑voltage installations.You lay and inspect wiring, test installations, and ensure everything operates safely and according to specifications.You troubleshoot issues and advise customers on how to improve their installations.After your onboarding period, you participate in our on‑call service — where you’re given plenty of freedom and responsibility.You work independently on-site, but are always in direct contact with colleagues who support you whenever needed.Your teamYou will join a close-knit team of 60 professionals, including 30 experienced service engineers — a group where craftsmanship, knowledge-sharing, and humor go hand in hand.You receive a thorough onboarding with guidance from experienced colleagues.You keep learning continuously — technically and personally.You collaborate on customer solutions and support each other whenever needed.You grow the team grows the customer experiences top quality.What will you be responsible for?Preparing, testing, and commissioning low- and medium‑voltage installations.Performing and recording measurements, tests, and inspections.Reporting on completed work.Participating in the on‑call service once you are fully trained.What do you bring?A completed MBO-level education in Electrical Engineering.A few years of experience is a plus, but not required.Knowledge of safety regulations within assembly and installation work.Good command of Dutch and English.A flexible, solution-oriented mindset and strong technical insight.Driver’s license BE.Willingness to work outside regular office hours when necessary — you don’t have a 9‑to‑5 mentality.What does ABB offer you?At ABB, you get a varied role with plenty of freedom, modern tools, and room to develop yourself.You can count on:A market-competitive salary aligned with your experience.13th-month salary.40 days off (27 vacation days + 13 ADV).Company car.Excellent pension plan.Company laptop and phone.Daily allowance for travel time.Participation in the bicycle plan and a contribution towards your sports membership.Training, courses, and career development opportunities within an international organization.Why ABB?Because here you work on installations that truly matter. You make sure factories keep running, hospitals stay safe, and infrastructure keeps moving. ABB stands for innovation, teamwork, and craftsmanship.Here, you are seen, heard, and supported in your development.Ready to put your expertise to work?Apply directly via www.abb.nl under “Werken bij ABB”.For questions, contact Jacqueline Pereboom, Talent Partner, at 010 - 407 82 14 or [e-mail] ABBABB is a global technology leader in electrification and automation, enabling a more sustainable and resource-efficient future. By connecting its engineering and digitalization expertise, ABB helps industries run at high performance, while becoming more efficient, productive and sustainable so they outperform. At ABB, we call this ‘Engineered to Outrun’. The company has over 140 years of history and more than 105,000 employees worldwide. ABB’s shares are listed on the SIX Swiss Exchange (ABBN) and Nasdaq Stockholm (ABB). www.abb.comBuilding a cleaner, smarter future takes all kinds of minds: the curious, the courageous, and the creative. That's why we welcome people from all backgrounds and experiences.Ready to make an impact?Apply today or visit https://www.abb.com to learn more about the impact of our solutions across the globe.