Field Service Engineer (Germany)

Position Summary

Scope of the role. Main objectives to fulfil in the company:

• Independent installation, maintenance and repair of our precision measuring instruments.
• Installation of additional equipment and subsequent upgrades.
• Provide urgently needed support in the customer in the complete DACH area, with a focus on the non-contact technology.
• Consulting and support of our customers on site.
• Introduction of our customers to our measurement technology as well as providing customer trainings.
• Close cooperation with the application and sales department to increase customer satisfaction.

Key Responsibilities

Main Duties/Responsibilities:

• Independent installation, maintenance and repair of our precision measuring instruments.
• Installation of additional equipment and subsequent upgrades.
• Consulting and support of our customers on site.
• Introduction of our customers to our measurement technology as well as providing customer trainings.
• Close cooperation with the application and sales department to increase customer satisfaction.

Requirements for Consideration

Required Essential Skills:

• Completed training or a technician's degree (m/f/d) with an electromechanical background or equivalent.
• Electrotechnical and mechanical understanding.
• Profound PC knowledge / IT affinity.
• Strong communication skills in German and English.
• Reliable, result oriented and independent way of working in home office and field service.
• Flexibility and high willingness to travel.
• Valid class B driver's license.

Desirable Skills:

• Competent appearance and joy in dealing with people.
• Friendly and competent appearance with hands-on mentality and high service orientation.

Required Personal Attributes:

• Willing to work alone in the field however, we need a good team-player, who is interested in good communication with the other FSE´s and the Weiterstadt team, to share necessary information.

Experience/Qualifications

Experience/Degree/Certification:

• Experience as a service technician (m/f/d) in the field.
• We prefer an electrically qualified person (Elektrofachkraft), however a qualified mechatronics technician or engineer is an option.

BENEFITS

When you join Taylor Hobson, we're committing to your future career. That's because we believe in developing our people's skills and promoting them internally. Depending on the location of the position we offer you the following:

• Working with worldwide technology in the field of Optics and Optics Metrology.
• Continuous training provided using world class manufacturing tools and equipment.
• Fun, relaxed, supportive working environment.
• International travel and local teamwork with international colleagues.

Business Unit

Established in 1886, Taylor Hobson is the world leader in surface and form metrology and developed the first Roundness and Surface Finish measuring instruments.

We provide contact and non-contact measurement solutions for the most demanding applications on a global basis, with a worldwide infrastructure to support our clients; we are a truly global ultra-precision metrology company.

We are pioneers, continually developing our products to meet the ever-increasing demands of next generation technologies, particularly in Optics, Bearings, Space, Defence, Aerospace, Automotive, Medical and Renewable Energy technologies.

Taylor Hobson's world leading brands include: Talyrond, Form Talysurf PGI, Form Talysurf i-Series, Surtronic, LUPHOScan, Formalysurf PGI Optics, Talyvel, Autocollimators, Micro-Alignment Telescope and AME Care.

Taylor Hobson is part of the Ultra Precision Technologies Division of AMETEK, Inc. which is a leading global manufacturer of electronic instruments and electromechanical devices.

Website: www.taylor-hobson.com