On-Site Service Engineer – Automation (m/f/d)
About The Position
As an On-Site Service Engineer - Automation , you will be based in the vicinity of Austin, Texas , ensuring system availability both from your home office and directly at our customer's site. Your core responsibilities include: Maximizing system availability: Ensuring the highest possible uptime for our complex automated x-ray systems. Preventing interruptions : Working to ensure manufacturing processes are as continuous as possible. Proactive maintenance: Performing inspections and preventive maintenance to keep systems in top condition. Rapid response: Executing quick fault analysis and effective troubleshooting in the event of a system failure. This position requires no travels , because you will be required to service one of our customers in Austin, Texas either on customer site or from your home office.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Automation, Mechatronics, Electrical, Computer or Control Engineering, or an Associate Degree in Industrial Automation, Mechatronics, Instrumentation & Control, or a related technical discipline.
- Minimum of 4 years of experience as an Automation or Service Engineer, with strong hands-on expertise in Siemens PLCs using TIA Portal .
- Proven experience in PLC programming, hardware commissioning, and troubleshooting of automation systems.
- Knowledge of electrical engineering and basic mechanical understanding.
- Strong system-level thinking with the ability to understand complex technical systems; a generalist mindset rather than a pure software programmer.
- High self-motivation, sense of responsibility, stress resilience, and a structured, solution-oriented working style.
- Business-fluent English skills and willingness to live close to the customer site in Austin, Texas , to ensure high system availability.
- Valid drivers license required
Nice To Haves
- Experience with LabVIEW is preferred, or a strong willingness to acquire LabVIEW skills.
Responsibilities
- Maximizing system availability: Ensuring the highest possible uptime for our complex automated x-ray systems.
- Preventing interruptions : Working to ensure manufacturing processes are as continuous as possible.
- Proactive maintenance: Performing inspections and preventive maintenance to keep systems in top condition.
- Rapid response: Executing quick fault analysis and effective troubleshooting in the event of a system failure.
Benefits
- Career Development : Opportunities for professional growth and long-term career paths.
- International Team : Work in a collaborative and globally connected environment.
- Autonomous Work : High level of independence in managing service cases.
- Training & Support : Structured onboarding in Germany and ongoing remote support from global teams.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
