Field Service Engineer

Job Description

Location: Lombardy, ideally Milan or Bergamo areas

Who will you be working with?

Evident Inspection Technologies, a Wabtec company, is a world leader in the manufacture of innovative inspection equipment used in industrial and research applications in the aerospace, power generation, petrochemical, civil infrastructure, automotive and consumer products industries. We offer a wide range of ultrasonic and eddy current flaw detection software and equipment. Our equipment is used, among other things, to inspect welds, detect hidden cracks, voids, porosity, and other internal irregularities in various materials.

How will you make a difference?

As Field Service Engineer you will be responsible for participating in the installation and maintenance activities of large NDT solutions at Customer sites. Moreover, you’ll be involved in the execution of feasibility studies for new applications.

What will your typical day look like?

• Fine tuning and optimization of PLCs Programs and HMIs (Siemens and Allen Bradley and/or others)
• Active participation in the installation of new systems together with the project team, providing support in adjustment and testing of automation software and related hardware
• Supervise and implement automation projects
• Propose and integrate developments and innovations in system automation
• Supervise, from the point of view of the technological direction, the developments on the automation platforms
• Understand the application requirements of various technologies
• Provide maintenance training to customers
• Participate in the design of electrical plans for the automation part
• Support the after-sales service activities
• Be present on site during the installations
• Perform feasibility studies supported by NDT specialists in Evident Integration Centre in Opera (MI)
• Represent a PoC for customers for maintenance activities and problem resolution
• Perform any other related task requested by his immediate superior

What do we want to know about you?

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechatronic / Mechanical / Electrical Engineering
• experience in programming industrial and automation equipment or systems installation
• Professional knowledge of English and Italian (French is an asset)
• Basic knowledge of robotic programming and C++/C# would be an asset
• Basic knowledge of how to perform maintenance on electromechanical systems
• Knowledge of NDT, ultrasound or eddy current would be an asset
• Customer oriented and capacity to deliver trainings
• Capability to work independently, organized and methodical
• Problem solving skills
• Interpersonal skills and able to work in a multidisciplinary team

Availability to travel up to 50% in EMEA, for about 2 weeks monthly in a row when necessary

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Additional Information

What could you accomplish in a place that puts People First?

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If you’re ready to revolutionize how the world moves for future generations, Wabtec is the place for you.

Who are we?

Wabtec is a leading global provider of equipment, systems, digital solutions, and value-added services for the freight and transit rail sectors. Drawing on more than 150 years of experience, we are leading the way in safety, efficiency, reliability, innovation, and productivity. Whether it’s freight, transit, ports, logistics, mining, industrial, or marine, our expertise, technologies, and people together – are accelerating the future of transportation. With roots that date back to George Westinghouse, Thomas Edison, and Louis Faiveley, Wabtec has always built technologies and implemented solutions for a variety of sectors that are critical to meeting the needs of customers and governments alike.

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