Field Service Engineer

Field Service Engineer

The Kardex Group is one of the world's leading manufacturers of dynamic storage, retrieval and distribution systems. Our more than 3,000 employees worldwide develop and manufacture logistics solutions that are used in many different sectors such as industrial manufacturing, retail and administration. Kardex AutoStore is a global leader in high-speed Automatic Storage and Retrieval Systems (ASRS)—boosting storage capacity by up to four times. Trusted worldwide, our cutting-edge technology strengthens Kardex's portfolio of advanced intralogistics solutions, helping businesses achieve smarter, faster, and more efficient order fulfillment.

The Field Service Engineer is a critical part of the support team who is responsible for the on-going support of active customer sites. He/she will conduct preventive maintenance, resolve technical issues remotely and at customer sites, lead training efforts, and perform commissioning and testing of the AutoStore system. Support will be focused on the AutoStore product but could include additional third-party systems and integrations based on the specific customer site. This is a customer-facing position. The candidate will need strong communication, customer service, technical, organizational, and troubleshooting skills. This position is key to maintaining high levels of customer satisfaction and fostering strong customer relationships, which is vital to our overall business success.

Your tasks

• Customer site support — Maintain active customer sites to ensure the highest possible system availability and stability.
• System commissioning — Perform commissioning and testing of all AutoStore hardware and software before customer handover.
• Troubleshooting events — Handle customer support issues through remote ticketing and on‑site troubleshooting.
• Documentation creation — Produce detailed documentation covering best practices, SOPs, and resolution methods.
• Customer training — Deliver initial and ongoing training for end users and maintenance teams on AutoStore and Kardex subsystems.
• Ramp‑up support — Assist customers during the post‑handover ramp‑up phase of new projects.
• Travel requirements — Travel to project sites for trips of about a week; total travel 60–70%.

Your profile

• Technical background in automation, electromechanical systems, robotics, or intralogistics (preferred).
• Strong troubleshooting skills and ability to work independently.
• Excellent customer communication and service mindset.
• Ability to read and interpret technical documentation.
• Experience with commissioning, maintenance, or service engineering is an advantage.
• Willingness to travel frequently.
• Valid driver's license.