Field Service Engineer - Schiphol

Smiths Group; Schiphol; On-site; EUR 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fresh fruit at office

Bicycle lease scheme

Performance-based bonus package

Corporate fitness program

Job summary

Smiths Detection in the Netherlands seeks a Field Service Engineer to troubleshoot, install, service and repair Trace and X-Ray equipment at customer sites with a focus on Schiphol, ensuring first-class customer satisfaction.

Based on site and in a shift pattern, you will document inspections, manage parts cycles, provide technical support, and collaborate with Senior FSEs while upholding health, safety and environmental policies.

Qualifications

• Experience troubleshooting, field repair or technical support for electrical/mechanical systems.
• Computer literacy and ability to use MS Office.
• Advanced English and Dutch, both written and spoken.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Excellent client service orientation and ability to handle stress.
• Self-motivated and reliable.
• Willingness to work in a shift pattern.

Responsibilities

• Meet daily service repair needs and drive customer satisfaction.
• Install, repair and maintain Smiths equipment at customer sites; provide customer training as needed.
• Document all inspections, maintenance and repair work promptly.
• Manage repair parts cycle time; order, install and return parts efficiently.
• Review logs for open issues; prepare formal client reports.
• Maintain and calibrate tools and test equipment.
• Provide technical support to client and peers.
• Participate in site surveys, pilot programs, special projects and meetings.
• Establish and maintain close relationships with Senior FSEs and Product Managers.
• Ensure compliance with health, safety and environmental policies.
• Communicate technical information clearly to management and other service departments.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Field repair

MS Office proficiency

English & Dutch proficiency

Communication skills

Client service orientation

Shift pattern willingness

Tools

MS Office Suite

Job description

• Compensation: EUR 40,000 - EUR 60,000 - yearly

Company Description

Smiths Detection
Every minute of every day, Smiths Detection’s threat detection and security screening technology helps to protect people and infrastructure, making the world a safer place.

Smiths Detection is a global leader in the development, manufacture and management of security and detection solutions designed to make the world a safer place. Our technology provides threat detection and screening solutions for customers in our key markets: aviation, ports and borders, defence, and urban security.

Our expertise spans 21 global offices, seven manufacturing sites and five R&D centres, with a global network of 3,000 dedicated colleagues contributing towards over 40 years at the frontline of advances in safety and security.

This results in careers built on variety and the opportunity to work on a range of state-of-the-art solutions, where you can develop your knowledge and experience every day.

Job Description

As a Field Service Engineer, you'll be part of a supportive and collaborative team, committed to sharing knowledge and helping each other succeed. Your role involves troubleshooting, servicing, installing, and repairing Trace and X-Ray equipment at customer site specifically of Schiphol ensuring first class customer satisfaction.

You will be based at the site and you will work in a shift pattern.

Responsibilities:

• Meet daily service repair needs and drive customer satisfaction
• Install, repair and maintain Smiths equipment in the field, provide customer training as needed
• Document all inspections, maintenance and repair work promptly.
• Manage repair parts cycle time, order, install and return parts efficiently
• Review logs for open issues, prepare formal reports for client
• Mainaint and calibrate tools and test equipment
• Provide technical support to client and peers
• Participate in the site surveys, pilot programs, special projects and meetings
• Establish and maintain close relationships with Senior FSEs and Product Managers
• Ensure compliance with health, safety and environmental policies
• Communicates technical information in a clear, concise, and highly effective method
• Informs management and other service departments of technical service issues. Due to the sensitive nature of the work involved, we can only consider applicants that are eligible for the Dutch security clearance, sponsorship is not available.

Qualifications

• Directly involved in troubleshooting, field repair or technical support activities centered on electrical and Mechanical systems and equipment.
• Computer literacy, competency in use of all programs within MS Office Suite and aptitude for learning specialized software programs.
• Advanced English & Dutch skills both in oral and writing.
• Excellent communication, organizational and interpersonal skills.
• Strong client service orientations and ability to handle stressful situations.
• Self-motivated and reliable.
• Willingness to work in a shift pattern.

Additional Information

What We Offer

• A full-time position in a dynamic, international environment with colleagues from around the world;
• An attractive salary based on experience and knowledge;
• Opportunities for training and professional development, supporting both personal growth and career advancement.
• A range of additional benefits, including fresh fruit at the office, a bicycle lease scheme, a performance-based bonus package, corporate fitness program.

We believe that different perspectives and backgrounds are what make a company flourish. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment regardless of color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, economic status, disability, age, or any other legally protected characteristics. We are proud to be an inclusive company with values grounded in equality and ethics, where we celebrate, support, and embrace diversity.

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