Ventomatic® Field Service Engineer

Ventomatic® Field Service Engineer ---------------------------------- **Role summary** Support and stabilize the Ventomatic® installed base, reducing downtime and improving safety and repeatability across GIROMAT®, INFILROT®, POLIMAT®, and VENTOSORT®/VENTOCHECK® systems. Deliver clear technical findings and translate them into actionable next steps (repairs, upgrades, spare parts, training). **Key responsibilities** * Troubleshoot equipment across mechanical, electrical, pneumatic/electropneumatic, and PLC/HMI domains. * Perform alignments/synchronization, functional testing (vacuum, weighing repeatability, recipes/setpoints, networks), and support commissioning when required. * Produce a structured **post-visit report within 48 hours** including findings, tagged photos/versions/serials, quick wins, and a prioritized spare parts list. * Lead with safety: apply LOTO, verify guarding/interlocks, stop work if unsafe, and coach operators/maintenance on safe adjustments. **Required qualifications** * 3–5+ years supporting packaging/palletizing lines or industrial automation (cement/bulk handling preferred). * PLC/HMI exposure with **Siemens TIA Portal** plus one of: Beckhoff TwinCAT or Allen-Bradley Studio 5000. * Experience with at least two VFD families (ABB, Siemens, Nidec/Control Techniques, PowerFlex, etc.). * Ability to read electrical/pneumatic drawings and troubleshoot from field signals to program logic. * Strong English and professional customer communication; **70–80% travel within the U.S.** (occasional LATAM). **Nice to have** * Direct Ventomatic® equipment experience; network diagnostics (Profinet/EtherCAT/EtherNet/IP, CANbus/Optical Bridge). * Safety credentials (OSHA/MSHA/NFPA-70E, fall protection).