Primarily perform regular maintenance focused on installed industrial centrifuges, particularly decanters and separators, at various industrial customer sites across Germany based from your home location, averaging about 3 hotel nights per week
After thorough onboarding, take responsibility for commissioning our machines in new installations or plant modifications
Troubleshoot mechanical, electrical and control-related faults and act as the first responder on site in emergency situations
Integrate our control system into the customer's plant control, including interface testing
As a controls specialist, actively exchange knowledge with product specialists within your internal network — including international colleagues in English
Actively contribute to the development of remote service solutions, e.g., via mobile apps as part of our digitization strategy
Advise customers on our product portfolio and recommend appropriate Alfa Laval solutions
Prepare reports on service visits and initiate follow-up activities for the internal service/sales team

Technical/electro-mechanical training (e.g., mechatronics) with practical experience or equivalent skills and experience
Strong knowledge of electrical and control engineering is required
Good experience with control and electrical technologies, for example Siemens TIA Portal, ABB frequency converters and B&R controllers
Uploading software, adjusting hardware configurations, setting up systems and verifying data exchange via PN/PN coupler connections
Network configuration of Profinet devices by adjusting basic settings and IP addressing
Commissioning experience is desirable
High degree of independence, initiative and good communication skills
Confident and professional demeanor when interacting with customers
Willingness to work flexible hours and to travel extensively
Affinity for using modern IT applications such as Office 365 and company-specific systems
Good spoken and written German and English are required
Enjoyment of customer-facing/sales interaction is desirable
Interest and active participation in shaping digital service offerings

You will be based at your home location and work across Germany, averaging about 3 hotel nights per week
A company car (mid-size) is provided for you and may be used privately, for example for holiday trips within the EU
A 35-hour workweek with paid overtime or time off in lieu
30 days of vacation
An attractive salary package, including holiday and Christmas bonuses and various allowances in accordance with the metal industry collective agreement
Free access to nationwide gyms, fitness classes and swimming pools via Urban Sports
Attractive bicycle leasing options through JobRad
Option to rent company holiday apartments for vacations on the Baltic Sea
Opportunity to take part in free English language courses
Training and development opportunities to advance your career
Exciting role and the best team of colleagues you can imagine

Mechatronics Technician, Service Technician – Commissioning and Controls

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