Field Engineer

Smartex.ai; Porto; Hybrid; EUR 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Stock Options

Diverse and Talented Team

Fast-Paced Environment

Impact on the World

Hybrid Work

Work with Senior Management

Job summary

A leading textile technology company based in Porto is seeking a Field Engineer. This role requires combining technical expertise with creativity to design and implement solutions in diverse industrial environments. Responsibilities include designing custom parts, surveying for technical requirements, and traveling internationally to oversee installations. Candidates should have a degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or Mechatronics Engineering with at least 3 years of experience and proficiency in CAD software like SolidWorks. The position offers Employee Stock Options and a hybrid work environment.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of professional experience in a technical or field engineering role.
• Experience with manufacturing processes, prototyping, and reverse engineering.
• Hands-on experience with electrical systems is highly valued.

Responsibilities

• Design custom mechanical parts and installation solutions tailored to industrial environments.
• Survey and collect technical requirements both on-site and remotely.
• Travel to customer sites worldwide to gather project requirements and oversee installations.

Skills

Mechanical Engineering

Electrical Engineering

Mechatronics Engineering

SolidWorks

Analytical Skills

Troubleshooting Skills

Communication Skills

Education

Degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or Mechatronics Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

Job description

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What we are looking for

The Operations Team at Smartex plays a key role in bringing our groundbreaking textile technology to life across factories worldwide. We design, deploy, and refine installation solutions that ensure our hardware integrates seamlessly into complex industrial environments. We are a hands‑on, mission‑driven, and globally minded team, committed to transforming the textile industry through innovation, reliability, and collaboration.

We are looking for a Field Engineer who thrives at the intersection of component design, engineering, and real‑world implementation. You’ll combine technical expertise with creativity, working directly with customers and partners to deliver robust, elegant solutions. From prototyping to installation, you’ll help shape how our technology takes root on factory floors across the globe.

Responsibilities

• Design custom mechanical parts, electrical projects, and installation solutions tailored to industrial environments;
• Survey and collect technical requirements both on‑site and remotely;
• Travel to customer sites worldwide (approx. 50% of your time), including Portugal, Turkey, Bangladesh, India, and more, to gather project requirements, oversee installations and ensure flawless execution;
• Develop and interpret technical documentation, from assembly and installation guides to operational manuals;
• Source components and build prototypes;
• Test and evaluate prototypes to ensure performance, reliability, and safety.

Qualifications

• Degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or Mechatronics Engineering, or related field;
• 3+ years of professional experience in a technical or field engineering role;
• Proficiency in SolidWorks (or equivalent CAD software);
• Familiarity with additional engineering or simulation tools is a plus;
• Experience with manufacturing processes, prototyping and reverse engineering;
• Hands‑on experience with electrical systems is highly valued;
• Willingness and enthusiasm to travel internationally (approx. 50%);
• Excellent English communication skills, both written and spoken;
• Fast learner with strong analytical and troubleshooting skills;
• Collaborative, proactive, and ready to get hands‑on wherever needed.

Perks

• Employee Stock Options
• Diverse and Talented Team
• Fast‑Paced Environment
• Impact on the World
• Hybrid Work
• Work with Senior Management