Regional Field Service Engineer - Automation

Sidel; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 520,000 - 700,000; Full time

Job summary

Sidel in Johannesburg seeks a Regional Field Service Engineer (Automation) to design automation software for our current and development machines. You will test equipment at customer plants, prepare progress charts and technical reports, and ensure customer satisfaction in a global beverage technology environment.

The ideal candidate holds a bachelor’s degree in engineering, speaks fluent English, has automation-specialization, and beverage industry experience; French is a plus.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or equivalent.
• Fluent level of English.
• Specialization in automation-mechanic or aseptic is a plus.
• French is an advantage.
• Experience in the beverage industry.

Responsibilities

• Test and evaluate equipment performance at customer plant, based on technical, contractual and safety specifications.
• Properly handle, check, and transfer equipment non-conformities.
• Prepare Job Progress Chart and technical reports in reference to carried-out activities.
• Ensure ultimate internal and external customer satisfaction.
• Perform activities in line with the Standard Operating Procedures, Sidel coordination plan rules and customer rules.
• Report after sales opportunities detected on Customer site.
• Technical activities, troubleshooting and reporting deliverables.
• Report to the Installation Site Manager for team site activities.

Skills

Fluent English

Automation specialization

Beverage industry exp

French advantage

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Job description

Regional Field Service Engineer - Automation

Contract Type

Permanent

Country

SOUTH AFRICA

Location

Johannesburg

Your opportunity

Sidel is looking for an Automation Engineer (PAL) who will have a chance to design automation software for our actual/old range of machine or new machine in development. A career at Sidel opens the door to a global business environment full of opportunities for unrivalled growth where you can make a real difference. We believe in making Sidel a great place to work by empowering people and giving them the responsibility and the ownership to do amazing things.

Your Mission

• Test and evaluate equipment performance at customer plant, based on technical, contractual and safety specifications.
• Properly handle, check, and transfer equipment non-conformities.
• Prepare Job Progress Chart and technical reports in reference to carried-out activities.
• Ensure ultimate internal and external customer satisfaction.
• Perform activities in line with the Standard Operating Procedures, Sidel coordination plan rules and customer rules.
• Report after sales opportunities detected on Customer site.
• Technical activities, troubleshooting and reporting deliverables.
• Report to the Installation Site Manager for team site activities.

Your Profile

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or equivalent.
• Fluent level of English is a must.
• Specialization in automation-mechanic or aseptic is a plus.
• French is an advantage.
• Experience in the beverage industry.