Junior Field Service Engineer

Tribe Engineering; Houten; Remote; EUR 36,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 vacation days

Sports budget

Mentorship & training

Certifications support

Lease car

Overtime compensation

International projects

Supportive team

Job summary

Tribe Engineering is looking for a Junior Field Service Engineer to grow alongside experienced engineers. You’ll inspect, maintain and troubleshoot electrical and electromechanical systems, gradually taking on more responsibility while learning to read schematics and documentation.

You’ll gain hands-on experience across diverse projects, with opportunities to travel internationally and work with a supportive team of engineers. Dutch language preferred and a valid driving license required.

Qualifications

• Completed relevant technical education at MBO level 4 or higher, preferably in Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics or a related discipline.
• Approximately 0–2 years of relevant technical experience. Motivated recent graduates are welcome.
• Basic understanding of electrical systems, schematics and safe working practices.
• A hands-on mentality, willingness to learn and attention to detail.
• Ability to work well with colleagues and gradually take on more responsibility.
• Professional English communication skills. Dutch is strongly preferred.
• A valid category B driving licence and willingness to travel internationally.
• VCA and NEN 3140 VP certification are preferred. STIPEL is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Assist with inspections, maintenance and troubleshooting of electrical and electromechanical systems.
• Support experienced engineers during repairs, modifications and commissioning activities.
• Learn to read and interpret electrical schematics, technical drawings and documentation.
• Help identify technical faults and understand their underlying causes.
• Carry out technical tasks independently as your experience and confidence grow.
• Document your work and communicate findings with colleagues and customers.
• Gain experience across different projects, technologies and industrial environments.

Skills

Hands-on mentality

Willingness to travel

Professional English

Dutch preferred

Team collaboration

Education

MBO level 4+ in Electrical Engineering/Mechatronics

Tools

VCA

NEN 3140 VP

STIPEL (advantage)

Job description

Start your engineering career where the real work happens.At Tribe Engineering, you won't spend your first years watching from the sidelines. You'll work alongside experienced engineers, discover how industrial installations operate and develop the skills to solve technical challenges yourself.From industrial machinery to complex electrical systems, every project gives you the opportunity to learn something new. In the Netherlands and, when you're ready, internationally.

01

THE JOB

What you’ll actually be doing.

As a Junior Field Service Engineer, you'll develop your technical skills by working on real installations with support from experienced colleagues.

• Assist with inspections, maintenance and troubleshooting of electrical and electromechanical systems.
• Support experienced engineers during repairs, modifications and commissioning activities.
• Learn to read and interpret electrical schematics, technical drawings and documentation.
• Help identify technical faults and understand their underlying causes.
• Carry out technical tasks independently as your experience and confidence grow.
• Document your work and communicate findings with colleagues and customers.
• Gain experience across different projects, technologies and industrial environments.

We don't expect you to know everything on day one. We do expect curiosity, initiative and the motivation to become a better engineer.

02

YOUR SKILLS

What you bring to the table.

We're looking for someone who enjoys technology, asks questions and wants to turn technical knowledge into practical experience.

• Completed relevant technical education at MBO level 4 or higher, preferably in Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics or a related discipline.
• Approximately 0–2 years of relevant technical experience. Motivated recent graduates are welcome.
• Basic understanding of electrical systems, schematics and safe working practices.
• A hands-on mentality, willingness to learn and attention to detail.
• Ability to work well with colleagues and gradually take on more responsibility.
• Professional English communication skills. Dutch is strongly preferred.
• A valid category B driving licence and willingness to travel internationally.
• VCA and NEN 3140 VP certification are preferred. STIPEL is an advantage.

Where relevant, Tribe can help you obtain the certifications needed for your role.

03

WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU

The benefits. Without the corporate fluff.

Gross monthly salary: €3,200–€3,900, based on a 40-hour working week, excluding holiday allowance and applicable additional compensation.

• 25 vacation days per year.
• €25 monthly sports budget.
• Practical guidance and opportunities to learn from experienced engineers.
• Technical training, professional development and relevant certifications.
• Company lease car for this technical field role, subject to availability and applicable arrangements.
• Overtime compensation, with the applicable arrangements discussed during the hiring process.
• Opportunities to work on projects in the Netherlands and internationally.
• A supportive team where asking questions and taking initiative are encouraged.

04

LIFE AT TRIBE

Good people. Real projects. Your kind of team.

Your career is just getting started. Make it count.

At Tribe, we believe good engineers are developed through a combination of knowledge, experience and the freedom to take responsibility.

You’ll work with colleagues who understand the job, share their expertise and give you the opportunity to grow into your role.

We work on demanding technical projects, but we don't believe in unnecessary hierarchy. Your ideas matter, even when you're the newest person on the team.

Show initiative, stay curious and keep developing.

Inspired by the fear of being average.

Ready to start building your engineering career?

Get in touch at [e-mail].

NO MYSTERY. NO CORPORATE MAZE.

THE ROAD TO TRIBE.

Seven steps. Real conversations. Zero unnecessary hoops.

YOU MAKE THE FIRST MOVE

Apply with your CV, LinkedIn or a few words.

WE GIVE YOU A CALL

A quick phone chat. No trick questions.

LET'S MEET

Meet us in person. Coffee included.

MEET YOUR FUTURE CREW

Talk to someone who actually does the job.

TAKE IT FOR A SPIN

Optional: spend a day with us and see the real Tribe.

LET'S TALK DETAILS

Salary, conditions and what matters to you.

WELCOME TO THE TRIBE

Sign the contract. Let's make it happen.

Some steps may vary depending on the role. The trial day is optional. We’ll always tell you what’s next.

LET'S TALK

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