Field Service Engineer

Antwerpen, reference 2025-01579

Job description

As a Field Service Engineer, you will be at the heart of the action - working hands-on with complex marine engines around the world. From planned maintenance to troubleshooting critical breakdowns, you will ensure vessels stay operational while leading service teams and contributing to technical improvements. This is a role for those who thrive in international, high-impact environments and who want to grow into senior engineering leadership.

Key Responsibilities

• Carry out preventive, corrective, and unplanned maintenance on advanced 4-stroke marine engines.
• Lead service technicians during maintenance, commissioning, performance tests, and root cause analysis.
• Perform troubleshooting, vibration measurement, and preventive maintenance based on analysis.
• Manage installation, implementation, and field service troubleshooting tasks.
• Deliver operational support throughout all stages of service projects.
• Identify spare parts requirements and ensure accurate follow-up.
• Analyze maintenance data and recommend improvements to processes and systems.
• Uphold HSE standards in all field activities.
• Work flexibly across Europe and worldwide, including weekends and extended periods abroad

Requirements

You are a hands-on marine professional who enjoys solving technical challenges under time pressure. You thrive on variety, international travel, and taking responsibility for complex projects, while remaining a strong team player and communicator.

• Degree or proven experience as Marine Engineer / Field Service Technician.
• Minimum 3 years’ experience in 4-stroke engine maintenance (planned, unplanned, preventive, troubleshooting).
• Strong knowledge of electronic and pneumatic systems.
• Experience with vibration measurement and analysis is an advantage.
• Fluent in English (spoken and written).
• Valid driver’s license B.
• Based in the Antwerp region, with own transportation.
• Willingness to travel worldwide, work weekends, and stay abroad for several weeks at a time.
• Due to frequent international travel and the need for work authorization across EU countries, only candidates with unrestricted EU work and travel rights can be considered.

Working conditions

• Gross monthly salary between €2,600 and €4,300 (excluding overtime and allowances).
• Holiday allowance and December bonus.
• Overtime hours and international travel allowances on top of base salary.
• Strong development opportunities toward Senior Service Engineer and Superintendent roles.
• A diverse, international work environment with a focus on technical excellence.
• A dynamic role that is not 9-to-5—perfect for those seeking adventure and variety in their work.

Work location

Antwerpen

Company description

This international engineering group specializes in advanced marine and energy solutions, supporting clients across the globe with innovative technology and on-site expertise. With a strong focus on efficiency and reliability, the company helps customers keep their operations moving—anytime, anywhere.

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Recruiter contact

Eliska Prusova, Den Haag
eliska.prusova@undutchables.nl
+31(0)6 – 341 542 33