Technical Service & Upgrades Engineer

Salzgitter AG; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 550,000 - 850,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Innovative environment

Diversified job

Motivated team

Strong group

Attractive remuneration

Social benefits

Job summary

Salzgitter AG's subsidiary KHS, a global leader in beverage packaging systems, seeks an experienced specialist to manage spare parts, conversions and upgrades for beverage lines. You will prepare offers, cost projects, and coordinate with sales, service and aftermarket teams on complex modernization programs.

You will work with SAP B1/SAP S/4HANA, BOMs, and parts data, liaising with customers and conducting online or on-site technical meetings.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years' experience in technical support, aftermarket sales, conversions, upgrades, or parts sales.
• Experience with high-speed packaging equipment and lines.
• Experience with BOMs, obsolete parts management, and modification projects.
• Experience managing customer-facing technical projects.
• Knowledge of parts ordering, freight, and clearing processes.
• Experience with SAP B1 and SAP S/4HANA.

Responsibilities

• Prepare spare parts, modification, conversion, and upgrade offers.
• Calculate and cost modifications and conversion projects.
• Facilitate line modernisations, upgrades, and format-dependent conversions.
• Maintain spare and wear part identification in Bills of Material (BOMs).
• Liaise with customers regarding obsolete parts, conversions, upgrades, and line optimisation opportunities.
• Conduct customer presentations and technical meetings, both online and on-site.
• Manage conversion and upgrade projects, including planning, progress tracking, snag-list management, and customer handover.
• Monitor project costs and provide accurate system costing and invoicing.
• Coordinate with internal sales, service, and aftermarket teams to ensure successful project execution.
• Follow up and report on open conversion and modification orders.

Skills

Technical support

Aftermarket sales

Conversions

Upgrades

Parts sales

Tools

SAP B1

SAP S/4HANA

Job description

Salzgitter AG's subsidiary KHS, a global leader in beverage packaging systems, seeks an experienced specialist to manage spare parts, conversions and upgrades for beverage lines. You will prepare offers, cost projects, and coordinate with sales, service and aftermarket teams on complex modernization programs.

You will work with SAP B1/SAP S/4HANA, BOMs, and parts data, liaising with customers and conducting online or on-site technical meetings.