Field Service Engineer

Kongsberg Defense US

Kongsberg

On-site

NOK 700,000 - 1,000,000

Full time

6 days ago

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Job summary

Kongsberg Discovery, Customer Support, Ocean Technology seeks a Field Service Engineer to join our Horten team. You will install and commission underwater acoustic systems on vessels and in shipyards worldwide, perform service and maintenance on existing systems, and provide remote support when not traveling.

You will travel extensively (about 120 days/year) and represent KONGSBERG with customers globally. We value initiative, collaboration, and reliability in a dynamic, international

Qualifications

Engineer (B.Sc/B.Eng) in electronics/instrumentation/computer science or higher professional degree.
Good IT/PC/network skills.
Good communication skills in English and Norwegian.
Highly motivated for worldwide support activities.
Experienced and non-experienced engineers are encouraged to apply.

Responsibilities

Commissioning, maintenance, and service jobs worldwide
Technical support and on-call/remote service
Approximate average travel days per year in the department is 120 days

Skills

IT/PC/network skills

English communication

Norwegian communication

Education

B.Sc/B.Eng in electronics/instrumentation/computer science

Job description

Kongsberg Discovery, Customer Support, Ocean Technology is responsible for technical advisory, support, and training on our products within Mapping, Positioning and Monitoring and Ocean Science. Our goal is to provide the best possible support and services to fulfil our customer needs the best possible way.

To further strengthen our team, we are looking for a Field Service Engineer to join us at Kongsberg Discovery in Horten. As a Field Service Engineer your main task will be traveling, you will do installation and commissioning of Underwater Acoustic systems on vessels and in shipyards around the world. You will do service and maintenance on installed systems on sailing ships and offshore installations. As well as offer in-house technical support and remote service to external and internal customers when not traveling.

Our Field Service Engineers are at the front line when representing KONGSBERG to our worldwide customers. If you have technical qualifications, identify with our values; determined, innovative, collaborative, and reliable, and are highly motivated for worldwide support activities: Then you are the person we are looking for.

What you will be doing / The role / Your day-to-day

Commissioning, maintenance, and service jobs worldwide
Technical support and on-call/remote service
Approximate average travel days per year in the department is 120 days

We think you should have / What we're looking for / Your qualifications

Engineer (B.Sc/B.Eng) in electronics/instrumentation/computer science or higher professional degree.
Good IT/PC/network skills
Good communication skills in English and Norwegian. Both oral and written
Highly motivated for worldwide support activities
Experienced and non-experienced engineers are encouraged to apply

You are able to / What you bring / Your strengths

Act on own initiative, make things happen and accept responsibility for the results
Use a methodical and systematic approach, plan ahead, define clear priorities and allocate resources effectively
Demonstrate specialist knowledge and expertise in own area
Communicate in a clear, precise and structured way
Co-operate well with others, share knowledge, experience, information and support others in the pursuit of team goals

Pre-employment check

This employment may require a pre-employment check procedure in accordance with company security standards, role or site requirements. Please note that this might affect the offer process or employment.

Diversity statement

At KONGSBERG, we believe that diversity fuels innovation. We encourage you to apply, even if you do not meet every requirement. Your unique perspective is valuable to us. Your skills, attitude and perspective could be exactly what we are looking for!

Why join us

An exciting and important position working for the world-leading supplier of maritime solutions
International work environment and multidisciplinary team collaboration
An inspiring and safe work environment
Personal development and career opportunities

Where you will be working

Horten with substantial worldwide travel.

Interested in knowing more?

Contact: Friederike Forsthöfel Norheim, Manager - OT Field Service, +47 98885426

About KONGSBERG

KONGSBERG protects people and critical infrastructure – from deep sea to space.

We deliver advanced ocean and space technologies – from autonomous marine systems to satellites and data services – supporting sustainability, climate monitoring, infrastructure protection, and security. KONGSBERG also develop innovative technologies for defence, security, and surveillance markets, combining military and civilian expertise. Our defence and security solutions span missiles, weapon stations, air defence, command and control, and digital towers.

Today, we have more than 7,500 employees in about 20 countries. The company is listed on the Oslo Stock Exchange and the Norwegian government controls about 50.01 percent of the shares.

About Discovery

The Discovery division develops technologies for sustainable ocean resource management, climate monitoring, critical infrastructure protection, and national security. Its technology platforms and solutions support offshore operations, fisheries, ocean research, maritime operations, sea-based energy production, and naval defence. Products include sonars, underwater communication equipment, satellites, surveillance and positioning systems, and autonomous vehicles. Customers span offshore, fisheries, marine research, maritime, energy, surveillance, defence, and naval sectors.

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