We are seeking a field service Engineer to join our field service/installation team. In this position you will work with minimal supervision (after initial on the job training), performing a broad range of field service activities, including installation, repairs, preventative maintenance and customer support functions on automated industrial manufacturing equipment. In many cases these installations are multi-million-dollar investments running 24/7 operations for our customers. This position requires heavy domestic and possibly international travel. Long term travel is sometimes required, usually 1 week up to 2-4 weeks on some occasions.
You are living in the Midwest (Ohio, Indiana or Kentucky (preferred), Other Midwest states will be considered as well) and have 10+ years' experience in installation, repair and maintenance of industrial equipment in a manufacturing environment and experience with industrial electronics (servos, motion controls, various sensors, etc.). We require a minimum of 5+ years of customer field service experience as clear communication with customers and our Dutch office are critical.
Military with technical backgrounds are encouraged to apply.
You have a HS Diploma or equivalent, although an associate’s degree or vocational/ technical training in industrial automation or robotics will be advantageously considered.
We offer challenging opportunities, growth potential, competitive salary with benefits and a diverse job in which you will travel a lot. Based on our growth we are striving for a hire in Q2-Q3 2026.
You will report to our US Field Service Engineering Manager and work with our service team based in the Netherlands to supply US based customers with support. Either on call or on site. Other responsibilities will be:
Knowledge, service and expertise – these are the three pillars on which KSE - The Batching Experts has built up its business for more than 50 proud years. By continuously monitoring these core values, KSE has become what we are today: a leading supplier of dosing and weighing systems, automation solutions and services for producers of powders, granulates in the pet food and animal feed industry and related industries.
Much has changed in the past 50+ years. However, personal contact, excellent service and passion for the powder and pellet processing industry are still key. You may also expect the same dedication and stability in the coming years. We currently have 180 employees and we are active worldwide, but we are still a family business to the core.
KSE Inc is the North American subsidiary for the Dutch entity, focusing on providing boots on the ground and service/support to our customers in the area. Many of those are focused in the Midwest region. The North American market is relatively new to KSE (+-4-5 years active) but has built a solid basis in these years. The US is a focus market for the years to come and this hire is the next step in solidifying that business, maintaining a healthy customer base while expanding the US based team and services.
The focus is on the petfood, premix and feed industry. KSE is a true specialist in this market. No other company can offer customers in this sector the same support in terms of dosing and weighing systems and automation software.
Good collaboration is our top priority. With our customers, but also with our partners worldwide, because only through close partnerships with all stakeholders, are we able to truly optimize production for our customers. We strive to support our customers in a long-term strategic partnership so that they can focus on their core business activities.
Working at KSE means joining a Dutch family business with an international outlook. We combine deep technical expertise with an open and informal work culture. You will have the freedom to grow, collaborate, and contribute to intelligent solutions for handling and dosing solids across a wide range of industries.
At KSE, you will help develop high-end dosing and weighing systems, as well as advanced automation software. You will contribute to smart, scalable process solutions for clients around the globe. By working in customer-focused teams, you experience the full cycle of your work – from concept to completion – with is both motivating and rewarding.
Collaboration is at the heart of what we do. In multidisciplinary teams, we combine our knowledge and strengths to tackle complex customer challenges. You will work closely with skilled engineers, developers, and specialists who are not only experts in their field but also eager to share what they know. At KSE, you’re encouraged to think along – not just with our customers, but with the company itself. Your ideas help shape our direction and growth.
With over 120 colleagues, we form a close-knit and dedicated team. You will have the opportunity to develop yourself, expand your knowledge, and actively contribute to innovation and growth. Your work will be varied, forward-looking, and constantly evolving. At KSE, you’re free to shape your own path – whether you want to advance in your current role or explore something new.
As an Assistant Project Manager, every day brings new challenges. The market is evolving rapidly, and we respond immediately. In the multidisciplinary teams you’re part of, projects are carried out from start to finish. From concept to realisation — you experience it all. That’s what makes the work so interesting and valuable.
Because we are available 24/7 for our customers worldwide, planning and coordinating activities for our service engineers, emergency support, and helpdesk is a daily challenge. It requires a careful balance between planning ahead and responding quickly when unexpected situations arise. No day follows a fixed routine: one moment everything revolves around solving an urgent issue, the next it’s about coordinating maintenance visits across different time zones. It’s exactly this variety – constantly anticipating, adapting, and working closely with colleagues and customers around the world – that makes my role so dynamic and rewarding. It’s very satisfying to know that my work directly contributes to the continuity of our service.
Are you interested in this vacancy? Please send your resume and cover letter to jobs@kse.nl or fill out the form on the right.
Questions? Call +31 497 383818 or email jobs@kse.nl.
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