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If you would like to know a bit more about this opportunity, or are considering applying, then please read the following job information. On behalf of our client Siemens, a global leader in electricity distribution, actively committed to sustainable and responsible energy consumption, we are looking for a Field Service Technician within the Electrification and Automation team, for project study and commissioning, maintenance activities, customer troubleshooting, audits, and training. Location: Aalst JOB DESCRIPTION Siemens is a leading multinational technology conglomerate, specialising in industrial automation, building automation, electrification, and digitalization. As the largest engineering company in Europe, Siemens is also a global market leader in industrial automation and industrial software, driving innovation across multiple sectors. Siemens supports its clients in the energy transition and provides a comprehensive portfolio of products and solutions for the intelligent and flexible power grid infrastructure – systems that electricity producers, grid operators, and industrial companies rely on to ensure a reliable and sustainable energy supply. Siemens is now seeking a Field Service Technician to join the Electrification & Automation team, whose activities mainly include low and medium-voltage switchboards and protection systems. As a Field Service Technician, you will initially work side by side with experienced engineers and field service technicians to learn the job and get to know the products in depth. Later on, you will have a hands-on field role, and you will be in charge of installing, troubleshooting, commissioning, maintaining, retrofitting, and repairing medium and low-voltage switchgear equipment and components installed in diverse technical and technological environments (including the industrial and high-tech sectors). You will provide full technical support to the clients as well. Most importantly, you will be continuously trained through numerous online courses and on-the-job. Key tasks: Attend and follow multiple training sessions designed to help you gradually assume and perform your tasks within your hands-on role as a field technicianAt the same time, continuously upskill in order to be able to provide technical support and educate clients on products and services offeredDevelop and maintain a broad understanding of the company's product and service offeringPerform installation, inspection, commissioning, troubleshooting, and repairs across the medium-voltage and low-voltage product rangePerform preventive and corrective, both scheduled and unscheduled, maintenance on the equipmentPerform basic audits of clients' electrical equipment and systems, as well as technical tests, adjustments, and diagnosticsPerform your work independently or within a team, according to your level of experience; depending on the level of complexity of the intervention, you will always have the support of a product specialist or a more senior field specialist to help you upskill or assist in resolving a possible technical issueAnalyse malfunctions in equipment and interpret maintenance manuals, using knowledge of systems and electronics to isolate and correct issuesAdvise clients on best practices, new services, and upgrade opportunities, as well as on possible issues and ways to solve them efficientlyCommunicate regularly with the Planning Coordinator for the smooth execution of interventionsProvide timely reports and perform administrative tasks as requiredRespect and implement all relevant quality and safety measures, policies and guidelines, always putting security first YOUR PROFILE Relevant technical degree in electricity / electronics / mechanicsVerifiable hands-on technical work experience, or looking forward to learning and actively expanding xjsrcvq your knowledge of and experience in electrical engineeringA good feel for electricity and possibly industrial components; a strong technical base in medium-voltage electrical products and solutions will be a plusClient focus and ability to communicate effectivelyAbility to comply with all safety policies, practices, and proceduresAnalytical and troubleshooting mindsetAbility to work independently, as well as in a teamFluency in Dutch or French, and at least a basic knowledge of the other language; knowledge of English is a plusWillingness to learn and be trained continuously, invest in personal development in the long term, grow and evolve within the company OUR OFFER A permanent, full-time employment contractA competitive compensation package with a range of benefits: fixed salary, company car, insurance packages, meal vouchers,...Continuous learning and development opportunities: access to internal L&D programmes, learning on the spot and through online training sessions, including technical training on the medium-voltage range of products and solutionsContinuous technical help and support from your colleagues, technical specialistsAn opportunity to work and develop in an international environment that fosters diversity, employee well-being, and a pleasant working atmosphere