Electrical Field Service Engineer – On-Site, Travel & Training

Placements24; Queenstown; On-site; NZD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Service vehicle

Travel allowances

Medical aid

Retirement fund

Training & development

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking an Electrical Field Service Engineer for on-site support around Queenstown and surrounding regions. You will install, commission, maintain, and repair complex electrical and electronic systems, traveling to customer sites as needed.

The role demands strong diagnostic skills, fault finding, and the ability to train customer personnel. You will generate service reports, manage spare parts, and uphold safety regulations while delivering exceptional service.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or National Diploma in Electrical Engineering, Electronics, or related field.
• Minimum 4 years in field service or similar, industrial equipment.
• Ability to diagnose and repair complex electrical/electronic/control systems.
• Willingness to travel regionally and beyond; valid driver's license.

Responsibilities

• Install, commission, and start-up new electrical equipment and systems at customer sites per manufacturer specs.
• Perform routine maintenance, inspections, and diagnostic testing on electrical systems.
• Troubleshoot and repair electrical faults, hardware and software issues on complex machinery.
• Provide expert technical assistance and support to customers; resolve operational problems.
• Develop and deliver technical training to customer personnel on equipment operation and maintenance.
• Generate detailed service reports with diagnosis, work performed, and future recommendations.
• Manage spare parts inventory and ensure tools and equipment are available for service calls.
• Maintain up-to-date customer records and service history.
• Adhere to safety regulations and company policies on site.
• Contribute to product improvement by feedback to engineering.

Skills

Electrical engineering

Field service

Troubleshooting

Industrial automation

PLC/HMI

Driving license

Education

Bachelor's or National Diploma in Electrical Engineering

Job description

Placements24 is seeking an Electrical Field Service Engineer for on-site support around Queenstown and surrounding regions. You will install, commission, maintain, and repair complex electrical and electronic systems, traveling to customer sites as needed.

The role demands strong diagnostic skills, fault finding, and the ability to train customer personnel. You will generate service reports, manage spare parts, and uphold safety regulations while delivering exceptional service.