Field Service Technician

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Remote Italy Until 8/23/2026 H-1B sponsor history First posted November 3, 2025 Last posted November 3, 2025
Job description

It’s not just about your career or job title… It’s about who you are and the impact you will make on the world. Because whether it’s for each other or our customers, we put People First. When our people come together, we Expand the Possible and continuously look for ways to improve what we create and how we do it. If you are constantly striving to grow, you’re in good company. We are revolutionizing the way the world moves for future generations, and we want someone who is ready to move with us.

Location: Lombardy, ideally Milan or Bergamo areas

Who will you be working with?

Evident Inspection Technologies, a Wabtec company, is a world leader in the manufacture of innovative inspection equipment used in industrial and research applications in the aerospace, power generation, petrochemical, civil infrastructure, automotive and consumer products industries. We offer a wide range of ultrasonic and eddy current flaw detection software and equipment. Our equipment is used, among other things, to inspect welds, detect hidden cracks, voids, porosity, and other internal irregularities in various materials.

How will you make a difference?

As Field Service Technician you will be responsible for participating in the installation and maintenance activities of large NDT solutions at Customer sites. Moreover, you’ll be involved in the execution of feasibility studies for new applications.

What will your typical day look like?

  • Fine tuning and optimization of PLCs Programs and HMIs (Siemens and Allen Bradley and/or others)

  • Active participation in the installation of new systems together with the project team, providing support in adjustment and testing of automation software and related hardware

  • Supervise and implement automation projects

  • Propose and integrate developments and innovations in system automation

  • Supervise, from the point of view of the technological direction, the developments on the automation platforms

  • Understand the application requirements of various technologies

  • Provide maintenance training to customers

  • Participate in the design of electrical plans for the automation part

  • Support the after-sales service activities

  • Be present on site during the installations

  • Perform feasibility studies supported by NDT specialists in Evident Integration Centre in Opera (MI)

  • Represent a PoC for customers for maintenance activities and problem resolution

  • Perform any other related task requested by his immediate superior

What do we want to know about you?

  • Bachelor's degree in Mechatronic / Mechanical Engineering

  • +5 years of relevant experience in programming industrial and automation equipment or systems installation

  • Professional knowledge of English and Italian (French is an asset)

  • Basic knowledge of robotic programming and C++/C#

  • Basic knowledge of how to perform maintenance on electromechanical systems

  • Knowledge of NDT, ultrasound or eddy current would be an asset

  • Customer oriented and capacity to deliver trainings

  • Capability to work independently, organized and methodical

  • Problem solving skills

  • Interpersonal skills and able to work in a multidisciplinary team

Availability to travel up to 50% globally, for up to 3 weeks in a row when necessary

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Legal authorization to work in EU is required. We will not sponsor individuals for employment visas, now or in the future, for this job opening.

Please note that we do not accept agency candidate submissions without a formalized agreement with Wabtec Talent Acquisition. If you are an agency/third party Recruiter and have not been engaged by Wabtec for this search, we do not owe you a fee if you submit a candidate to the applicant tracking system that is ultimately hired.

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Who are we?

Wabtec Corporation is a leading global provider of equipment, systems, digital solutions, and value-added services for freight and transit rail as well as the mining, marine, and industrial markets. Drawing on nearly four centuries of collective experience across Wabtec, GE Transportation, and Faiveley Transport, the company has grown to become One Wabtec, with unmatched digital expertise, technological innovation, and world-class manufacturing and services, enabling the digital-rail-and-transit ecosystems.

Wabtec is focused on performance that drives progress and unlocks our customers’ potential by delivering innovative and lasting transportation solutions that move and improve the world. We are lifelong learners obsessed with making things better to drive exceptional results. Wabtec has approximately 27K employees in facilities throughout the world. Visit our website to learn more! http://www.WabtecCorp.com

Our Commitment to Embrace Diversity:

Wabtec is a global company that invests not just in our products, but also our people by embracing diversity and inclusion. We care about our relationships with our employees and take pride in celebrating the variety of experiences, expertise, and backgrounds that bring us together. At Wabtec, we aspire to create a place where we all belong and where diversity is welcomed and appreciated.  

To fulfill that commitment, we rely on a culture of leadership, diversity, and inclusion. We aim to employ the world’s brightest minds to help us create a limitless source of ideas and opportunities. We have created a space where everyone is given the opportunity to contribute based on their individual experiences and perspectives and recognize that these differences and diverse perspectives make us better.

We believe in hiring talented people of varied backgrounds, experiences, and styles… People like you! Wabtec Corporation is committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or expression, or protected Veteran status. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know.

About this role

Summary

Install, maintain, and support industrial automation and NDT systems at customer sites

Job title

Field Service Technician

Experience level

5+ years

Industry

industrial equipment

Location requirements

Remote Italy, travel up to 50% globally

Salary

Not specified

Visa sponsorship

H-1B sponsor history

Management role

No

Skills & keywords

Required skills

programming industrial equipmentautomation hardwareelectromechanical maintenanceEnglishItalian

Preferred skills

robotic programmingC++C#NDTultrasound

Specializations

automationNDTultrasoundeddy currentPLC
Locations

Structured locations inferred from the posting.

Italy

Remote Country