FIELD SERVICE TECHNICIAN

Aetna Group; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Aetna Group is seeking a technically skilled Service Engineer to ensure installation, commissioning, maintenance, and after-sales support for automated machinery at customer sites. You will contribute to customer satisfaction and uphold high quality standards across services.

Candidate should have a technical diploma in a related field, 2+ years in industrial automation, and a strong ability to read drawings and schematics.

Qualifications

• Technical diploma in Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics or related field.
• 2+ years in industrial automation or similar role.
• Ability to read mechanical drawings and electrical/pneumatic schematics.
• Good command of English (minimum B1).
• Willingness to travel extensively (approximately 180 days/year).
• Ability to work independently in international environments.

Responsibilities

• Install, test, commission, and start-up custom machinery at customer sites.
• Perform routine and preventive maintenance and corrective interventions.
• Provide remote and on-site technical support.
• Collaborate with internal teams to troubleshoot issues and improve products/processes.
• Prepare technical service reports and required documentation.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem solving

Customer focus

Communication

Independence

Team collaboration

Education

Technical diploma in Mechanical Engineering/Mechatronics

Tools

MS Excel

Outlook

Ticketing systems

Diagnostic equipment

SAP/ERP

Job description

Aetna Group is a global leader in the packaging industry, specializing in end-of-line solutions. The Group employs approximately 2,200 people, operates through 13 subsidiaries (located in France, the United Kingdom, Germany, the United States, Russia, China, Spain, and Brazil), and has 11 manufacturing facilities (6 in Italy's Packaging Valley, 1 in the United States, 1 in Brazil, 2 in China, and 1 in Germany). The company is present in more than 120 countries and provides worldwide customer service and support. The Group's product portfolio ranges from smart semi-automatic machines to innovative fully automated solutions, including industrial wrapping machines, shrink-wrapping systems, case packers, and customized packaging solutions.

Purpose of the Role

Ensure the proper installation, commissioning, maintenance, and after-sales technical support of automated machines at customer sites, contributing to customer satisfaction and maintaining the high quality standards of the company's services.

Key Responsibilities

• Installation, testing, commissioning, and start-up of custom-built machinery and systems.
• Execution of routine and preventive maintenance, as well as corrective maintenance interventions at customer sites.
• Provision of remote and on-site technical support.
• Collaboration with internal departments to troubleshoot technical issues and provide feedback for product and process improvements.
• Preparation of technical service reports and completion of all required documentation following interventions.
• Delivery of technical training to customer personnel when required.

Organization and Resource Management

Reports directly to the Technical Support Manager.

Experience and Technical Requirements

• Technical diploma in Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics, or a related field.
• Minimum of 2 years of experience in a similar position, preferably within the industrial automation sector.
• Ability to read and interpret mechanical drawings and electrical/pneumatic schematics.
• Good command of English (minimum B1 spoken level); additional languages are considered an advantage.
• Willingness to travel extensively (approximately 180 days per year).
• Ability to work independently, including in international and multicultural environments.

Performance Indicators (KPIs)

• Percentage of service interventions completed within the planned timeframe.
• Number of business trips completed and percentage of scheduled trips successfully executed.
• Customer satisfaction ratings based on post-service feedback.
• Accuracy and completeness of technical reporting.
• Level of autonomy achieved following the training and onboarding period.

Software and Tools

• Microsoft Office Suite (particularly Excel and Outlook).
• Internal reporting and technical ticketing systems.
• Diagnostic equipment (multimeters, PLCs, measurement instruments, etc.).
• Company ERP systems (experience with SAP or similar platforms is preferred).

Soft Skills

• Ability to work independently.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Customer-oriented mindset.
• Flexibility and adaptability in complex environments.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.Ability to collaborate effectively within cross-functional teams.
• Ability to manage stress, particularly in international and fast-paced environments.