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

• 35 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; 7080% 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).