Field Service Technician

Wabtec Corporation

. Perform troubleshooting and customer training on new and existing machines .

Posted 9/22/2026full-timeRemote • United KingdomMid-LevelSenior💰 $72,500 - $96,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive knowledge of pneumatic, hydraulic, and electrical systems, with strong troubleshooting skills for industrial and mobile heavy equipment. Capable of providing customer training, preparing reports, and building effective relationships while traveling extensively for machine service and support.

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Industrial Equipment Mechanic ExperiencePneumatic Systems KnowledgeHydraulic Systems KnowledgeElectrical Systems KnowledgePLC Troubleshooting Training

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Hard Skills

TroubleshootingRepairing EquipmentReading SchematicsMechanical AptitudeInterpreting InstructionsWriting ReportsCustomer TrainingProblem SolvingContinuous ImprovementField Reporting

Soft Skills

Building Customer RelationshipsEffective CommunicationWorking IndependentlyAdapting to Diverse PersonalitiesPresenting Information

Certifications & Qualifications

Valid Driver's LicenseValid Passport

Industry Keywords

Heavy EquipmentRailroad ExperienceMachine StartupCustomer TrainingService and Maintenance

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Perform troubleshooting and customer training on new and existing machines
Put new machines into service, including testing and demonstrating equipment at customer sites
Repair existing equipment at customer sites
Troubleshoot machines and perform service, maintenance, and repairs
Travel extensively to Canadian and foreign customer locations for machine startup, troubleshooting, repair, and customer training
Recommend repair parts and product improvements to customers
Advise and train customers on proper maintenance and operation of Nordco equipment
Prepare weekly travel expense records and field reports
Work with engineering and/or production to solve problems with new machines
Contribute to continuous improvement of equipment and processes
Work independently and develop effective rapport with customers

Requirements

What you’ll need

High School diploma or equivalent
Minimum of 5 years of experience as an industrial or mobile heavy equipment mechanic
Extensive knowledge of pneumatic, hydraulic, and electrical systems
Ability to read schematics
Ability to troubleshoot and solve equipment problems
Mechanical aptitude
Ability to interpret written, oral, or diagram instructions
Ability to solve practical problems and deal with variables in different situations
Ability to read and interpret business documents, technical procedures, governmental regulations, and professional journals
Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals
Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions
Ability to work with diverse personalities and build strong customer relationships
Valid driver's license
Valid passport
French speaking preferred
PLC and/or CanBus systems troubleshooting training strongly preferred
Previous railroad experience a plus
Ability to travel 70–80% to domestic and foreign locations

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health, welfare, and retirement benefits
Annual bonus, if eligible
Reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities
Equal Opportunity Employer