Field Service Engineer (Germany)
Virtek Vision International
Posted on Apr 3, 2026
Job Title: Field Service Engineer (Germany)
Location:
Weiterstadt, HE, DE, 64331
Business Unit: Taylor Hobson
Posting Date: Apr 2, 2026
Job Description:
Main Responsibilities
- Independently install, maintain, and repair precision measuring instruments
- Install additional equipment and perform system upgrades
- Provide urgent technical support to customers across the DACH region, with a focus on non‑contact measurement technology
- Deliver on-site customer consulting, technical support, and troubleshooting
- Train customers on measurement technologies and system operation
- Work closely with Application, R&D, and Sales teams to enhance customer satisfaction
Requirements
- Completed technical training or technician’s degree with an electromechanical background, or equivalent
- Preferably electrically qualified (Elektrofachkraft); alternatively, a qualified mechatronics technician or engineer
- Strong electrotechnical and mechanical knowledge
- Minimum 5 years of experience in field service (5–10 years preferred)
- High level of PC literacy and IT affinity
- Strong communication skills in German and English
- Independent, reliable, and results‑oriented way of working
- Flexibility and high willingness to travel
- Ability to work independently in the field while being a strong team player
- Confident and professional demeanor with high service orientation
- Valid Class B driver’s license
What We Offer
- A responsible and impactful role in an international team
- Long‑term career development opportunities, including progression, in a growing organization
- Flexible working hours and hybrid work options
- Competitive compensation package
- A company culture that values inclusion, innovation, and personal growth
Business Unit
- Established in 1886, Taylor Hobson is the world leader in surface and form metrology and developed the first Roundness and Surface Finish measuring instruments.
- We provide contact and non-contact measurement solutions for the most demanding applications on a global basis, with a worldwide infrastructure to support our clients; we are a truly global ultra-precision metrology company.
- We are pioneers, continually developing our products to meet the ever-increasing demands of next generation technologies, particularly in Optics, Bearings, Space, Defence, Aerospace, Automotive, Medical and Renewable Energy technologies.
- Taylor Hobson's world leading brands include: Talyrond®, Form Talysurf® PGI, Form Talysurf® i-Series, Surtronic®, LUPHOScan, Formalysurf® PGI Optics, Talyvel®, Autocollimators, Micro-Alignment Telescope and AMECare.
- Taylor Hobson is part of the Ultra Precision Technologies Division of AMETEK, Inc. which is a leading global manufacturer of electronic instruments and electromechanical devices.
- Website: www.taylor-hobson.com
AMETEK, Inc. is a leading global provider of industrial technology solutions serving a diverse set of attractive niche markets with annual sales over $7.5 billion.
AMETEK is committed to making a safer, sustainable, and more productive world a reality. We use differentiated technology solutions to solve our customers’ most complex challenges. We employ 22,000 colleagues, in 35 countries, that are grounded by our core values: Ethics and Integrity, Respect for the Individual, Inclusion, Teamwork, and Social Responsibility. AMETEK is a component of the S&P 500. Visit https://www.ametek.com/careers for more information.
