GEA

Field Service Engineer Environment (m/w/d)

In short

Field Service Engineer who commissions environmental technology machines and plants (centrifuges, decanters) at customer sites across Germany, performing PLC/SCADA adjustments, troubleshooting, and customer training. Posted by GEA, a manufacturer of separation technology based in Oelde, Germany. Requires technical training in mechatronics, electronics or automation, PLC experience (ideally Siemens), very high travel readiness (~95%, Mon-Fri) across Germany, and very good German language skills. Includes occasional paid weekend on-call duty.

About the Role
With a production area of over 85,000 m², the GEA site in Oelde produces state-of-the-art centrifuges for mechanical separation technology. Our separators, decanters and complete solutions separate liquids from solids or liquids of different densities — and you ensure that this technology runs smoothly at our customers' sites.
We are looking for a Field Service Engineer Environment (m/w/d) for nationwide deployment across Germany, starting as soon as possible.
Responsibilities / Tasks
•Commissioning of machines and plants in environmental technology
•Carrying out software installations, I/O checks, and functional tests
•Adapting and optimizing PLC programs and process parameters during commissioning
•Connecting machine controls to customer control systems and SCADA systems
•Carrying out process optimizations and performance improvements at the customer's site
•Training operating and maintenance personnel
•Supervising and conducting trials with rental machines, including evaluation and documentation
•Fault analysis and troubleshooting on PLC, HMI, electrical, and mechanical systems
•Technical coordination with customers, project managers, and internal departments
•Documentation of commissioning, software adjustments, and service assignments
•Participation in paid weekend on-call duty (approx. 5 times per year)
Your Profile / Qualifications
•Completed training in mechatronics, electronics, automation technology, or a comparable qualification
•Experience with PLC controls, ideally Siemens TIA Portal, STEP 7, and WinCC, is an advantage
•Experience in commissioning machines and plants, ideally decanters
•Knowledge of environmental technology, wastewater treatment plants, or water and wastewater treatment is an advantage
•Technical understanding in the areas of electrical engineering, mechanics, and process engineering
•Very high willingness to travel nationwide across Germany (approx. 95%, Monday to Friday)
•Confident use of MS Office; SAP and CRM knowledge is an advantage
•Very good German language skills; English skills are an advantage
•Independent way of working and strong customer and service orientation
What We Offer
•Permanent employment contract and attractive pay according to the collective agreement of the metal and electrical industry (including vacation pay, Christmas bonus, etc.)
•30 vacation days and time off in lieu of overtime
•Company pension scheme and bicycle leasing via JobRad
•High-quality IT equipment and a modern VW Passat as a company car (also for private use)
•Company fitness: EGYM Wellpass - access to over 15,000 sports and wellness offers
•Structured onboarding and exciting development prospects
•Regular service meetings and internal training at our headquarters in Oelde
•An open corporate culture and a strong, collegial team

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