Senior Field Service Engineer

Tribe Engineering; Houten; Remote; EUR 55,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vacation days 25

Sports budget €25

Company lease car

Overtime compensation

International projects

Training & certifications

Job summary

Tribe Engineering is seeking a Senior Field Service Engineer to diagnose, repair and prevent complex technical issues on industrial installations across the Netherlands and abroad. You will lead fault-finding activities, support commissioning and start-ups, and coach junior engineers while maintaining practical, hands-on engineering judgment.

You will work with customers and stakeholders, travel internationally, and take ownership of high-quality service outcomes, supported by your strong

Qualifications

• 5+ years in industrial field service, maintenance, commissioning or troubleshooting.
• Strong knowledge of electrical systems and fault-finding methodologies.
• Experience working at customer sites and with technical stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose, resolve and prevent complex technical problems.
• Independently troubleshoot electrical/electromechanical faults in industrial installations.
• Lead fault-finding activities and determine practical solutions.
• Support commissioning, testing and start-up of equipment and systems.
• Analyse recurring failures and improve reliability.
• Act as technical point of contact for customers and stakeholders.
• Coach junior/medior engineers and share knowledge.
• Document findings and recommendations clearly.
• Work independently on projects in the Netherlands and internationally.

Skills

Electrical Engineering

Mechatronics

Field service

Industrial installations

Troubleshooting

Communication with stakeholders

Coaching

English

Dutch preferred

Driving licence B

Travel internationally

VCA

NEN 3140 VP

STIPEL

Education

MBO level 4 or higher

Electrical Engineering

Mechatronics

Tools

None

Job description

When the problem gets complicated, you're the engineer people call.At Tribe Engineering, we work on industrial installations where technical expertise, sound judgement and reliability matter. As a Senior Field Service Engineer, you take ownership of complex technical challenges, work independently in demanding environments and help customers keep their systems performing.You'll combine hands-on engineering with technical leadership, supporting less experienced colleagues without losing the practical side of the job.Your expertise takes you to different customers, technologies and locations — throughout the Netherlands and internationally.

THE JOB

What you’ll actually be doing.

As a Senior Field Service Engineer, you take responsibility for diagnosing, resolving and preventing complex technical problems.

• Independently troubleshoot advanced electrical and electromechanical faults in industrial installations and machinery.
• Perform complex inspections, repairs, modifications and technical interventions.
• Lead technical fault-finding activities and determine effective, practical solutions.
• Support commissioning, testing and the start-up of equipment and systems.
• Analyse recurring failures and recommend improvements to system reliability and performance.
• Act as a technical point of contact for customers and project stakeholders.
• Guide junior and medior engineers, share knowledge and support their professional development.
• Document technical findings, interventions and recommendations clearly.
• Work independently on projects in the Netherlands and internationally.

You’ll be trusted to make technical decisions, communicate your reasoning and take responsibility for the quality of your work.

YOUR SKILLS

What you bring to the table.

We're looking for an experienced engineer who combines deep technical knowledge with a practical approach and a strong sense of ownership.

• Completed relevant technical education at MBO level 4 or higher, preferably in Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics or a related discipline.
• At least 5 years of relevant experience in industrial field service, maintenance, commissioning or technical troubleshooting.
• Strong knowledge of electrical systems, industrial installations and fault-finding methodologies.
• Ability to analyse complex technical problems and translate findings into reliable solutions.
• Experience working independently at customer sites and communicating with technical stakeholders.
• Willingness to coach colleagues and share technical knowledge.
• 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.

Relevant additional qualifications can be supported by Tribe where needed.

WHAT'S IN IT FOR YOU

The benefits. Without the corporate fluff.

Gross monthly salary: €4,900-€6,100, based on a 40-hour working week, excluding holiday allowance and applicable additional compensation.

• 25 vacation days per year.
• €25 monthly sports budget.
• Challenging assignments involving complex technical systems and demanding environments.
• Freedom to make technical decisions and take ownership of your work.
• Opportunities for specialist training, certifications and professional development.
• 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.
• A combination of Dutch projects and international assignments.
• A team that values experience, initiative and practical technical expertise.

LIFE AT TRIBE

Good people. Real projects. Your kind of team.

Experience matters. So does what you do with it.

Tribe Engineering is built around people who enjoy solving technical challenges and take pride in delivering quality.

We believe experienced engineers should have the freedom to do their jobs properly, contribute their ideas and help others develop.

You’ll work with ambitious colleagues, challenging customers and technical environments that demand more than routine solutions.

Your expertise will be valued, your judgement will be trusted and you'll have opportunities to contribute to the way we work.

No unnecessary hierarchy. No corporate theatre. Just a team of engineers who want to do meaningful work and keep improving.

Inspired by the fear of being average.

Ready for your next technical challenge?

NO MYSTERY. NO CORPORATE MAZE.