Service Engineer Spain

Fike Corporation; Bethesda (MD); Remote; USD 58,000 - 83,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading international manufacturer is seeking an experienced Field Service Engineer to conduct maintenance and provide technical support for explosion suppression systems. The role requires travel across customer sites in the EU, strong technical skills, and the ability to communicate effectively. Candidates should have relevant engineering qualifications and be prepared for dynamic work environments.

Qualifications

• Experience in preventative and reactive maintenance.
• Ability to troubleshoot complex technical systems.
• Willingness to travel frequently for customer support.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine maintenance and inspections on systems.
• Provide technical support to customers remotely and on-site.
• Maintain records of service visits and technical issues.
• Travel to customer sites as required.

Skills

Personable character

Strong technical aptitude

Effective communication skills

Ability to work independently

Proficiency in reading technical drawings

Multi-skilled background

Education

Level 6 Higher Certificate (or equivalent)

Qualification in a suitable engineering discipline

Tools

Windows

Gmail

Word

Excel

Job description

Overview

Fike Corporation, a rapidly growing international manufacturer of pressure relief, explosion protection, fire suppression and detection equipment, has an opportunity for a Field Service Engineer position. Fike is a privately held business located in Blue Springs, MO with over 400 employees locally and over 1,200 employees worldwide.

We are currently recruiting for an experienced Electrical Field Service Engineer to conduct preventative and reactive maintenance on Fike explosion suppression and isolation systems at customer locations as required. Home-based, ideally located in Barcelona. Primarily covering the Spain and mainland Europe.

Responsibilities

• A home-based role but working on varied industrial sites, predominantly across Spain and EU countries.
• To perform routine maintenance, inspections, and repairs on installed systems to ensure optimal functionality and reliability. Diagnose technical issues, identify root causes, and implement effective solutions.
• Provide remote and on-site technical support to customers, addressing inquiries, troubleshooting problems, and offering timely solutions. Collaborate with internal teams to resolve complex technical issues.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with customers by delivering exceptional service and acting as a reliable service engineer.
• Maintain accurate and comprehensive records of service visits, technical issues, resolutions, and customer interactions.
• Travel to customer sites as required, often on short notice, to perform maintenance and repairs. Flexibility in travel schedule is essential.
• Adhere to the Fike SHEQ & regulatory regimes.

Qualifications

• Personable character, able to integrate with a small dynamic, professional team.
• Run own diary and customer base, including travel and accommodation arrangements to suit.
• Willingness to travel frequently and work independently in various customer environments.
• Proficiency in reading technical drawings, schematics, and manuals.
• Strong technical aptitude with the ability to understand and troubleshoot complex technical systems.
• Ability to work emergency cover at short notice and be on an emergency call rota.
• Calm, diplomatic personality; sometimes there is pressure to get equipment working quickly.
• Effective communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to explain technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.
• Assist in other pan-European regions as required.
• Level 6 Higher Certificate (or equivalent).
• Qualification in a suitable engineering discipline.
• Proficient in using Windows, Gmail, Word, Excel.
• Multi-skilled background – electrical, mechanical.