FIELD SERVICE TECHNICIAN After Sales

Robopac; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Aetna Group is seeking a Field Service Technician to ensure installation, commissioning, maintenance, and after-sales support of automated machines at customer sites. The role involves extensive travel and collaboration with cross-functional teams to uphold high quality service.

Requires a technical diploma in mechanical engineering or mechatronics, plus 2 years of experience in industrial automation and the ability to read drawings and schematics.

Qualifications

• Ability to read and interpret mechanical drawings and electrical/pneumatic schematics.
• Good command of English (minimum B1 spoken).
• Willingness to travel extensively (approximately 180 days per year).

Responsibilities

• Install, test, commission and start-up custom machinery and systems.
• Perform routine and preventive maintenance and corrective interventions at customer sites.
• Provide remote and on-site technical support.
• Collaborate with internal teams to troubleshoot issues and contribute to product improvements.
• Prepare technical service reports and complete necessary documentation.
• Deliver technical training to customer personnel as required.

Skills

Reading drawings

Electrical schematics

Communication skills

Autonomy

Education

Technical diploma in Mechanical Eng./Mechatronics

Tools

ERP systems (SAP)

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.


• 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.