Are you a mechanically minded engineer who enjoys getting hands-on, solving complex problems and working with cutting-edge automation technology?

Vekta Advanced Automation is looking for a motivated and technically capable Field Service Engineer (Mechanical) to join our Service & Support team, based in South Australia.

This is an exciting opportunity to join a growing service team, supporting customers across South Australia, with opportunities to provide additional support in Western Australia and potentially the Northern Territory.

Working with innovative automated machinery and production systems, you'll play an important role in keeping our customers' operations running efficiently through expert troubleshooting, preventative maintenance, repairs and technical support.

About the Role

Reporting to the Service & Support Manager, you'll be responsible for delivering high-quality field service and technical support to our customers. This is a hands-on position suited to someone who enjoys being out in the field, diagnosing issues, working with machinery and building strong customer relationships.

The role will involve a combination of on-site field service work and scheduled office-based days, working remotely from your home office in South Australia. These scheduled days will be dedicated to preparing customer service reports, completing administration and providing remote telephone and technical support to customers.

Vekta will provide a company laptop and mobile phone to support these responsibilities.

Your responsibilities will include

- Performing on-site servicing, maintenance, repairs and troubleshooting of automated machinery and mechanical systems.
- Diagnosing and resolving mechanical, hydraulic and pneumatic faults.




- Carrying out preventative and corrective maintenance to maximise equipment reliability and minimise downtime.
- Installing, commissioning and testing automated machinery and equipment.
- Identifying opportunities for machinery improvements and working alongside engineering teams to implement solutions.
- Providing technical advice and support to customers, ensuring a high level of service and customer satisfaction.
- Reviewing machine data, logs and technical information to identify and resolve operational issues.
- Preparing service reports, maintenance records and technical recommendations.
- Assisting with service quotations, spare parts requirements and maintenance planning.
- Travelling to customer sites locally, interstate and occasionally internationally as required.
- Working scheduled days from your home office to complete customer service reports, maintenance documentation and other service-related administration.
- Providing remote customer support via telephone, assisting with technical enquiries, troubleshooting and coordinating service requirements.

About You You're a confident and practical problem-solver who enjoys working independently while being part of a supportive technical team.

You will ideally bring

- A mechanical engineering, mechatronics or related engineering background, or equivalent relevant trade qualifications and experience.




- Strong mechanical aptitude and confidence working with industrial machinery.
- Experience with mechanical fitting, including replacing motors, bearings, belts and other mechanical components.
- Experience in diagnosing faults and troubleshooting automated equipment.
- An understanding of electrical systems, electrical design and fault finding.
- Strong communication skills and a customer-focused approach.
- The ability to manage your workload, prioritise service requirements and work autonomously.
- A proactive attitude and willingness to learn and develop your technical capabilities
- A current driver's licence.
- A valid passport and willingness to travel internationally when required
- A strong commitment to workplace health and safety

Why Join Vekta? At Vekta Advanced Automation, you'll have the opportunity to work with creative technology and develop your career within a growing, technically focused business.

You'll enjoy

- A competitive salary package depending on experience.
- Hands-on exposure to advanced industrial automation and machinery.
- Ongoing technical development and training, including opportunities to work alongside our experienced engineering and service teams.
- A varied role with exposure to different customers, machinery and technical challenges.
- The opportunity to develop your skills across mechanical, electrical and automation systems.
- The chance to be part of strengthening and growing Vekta's service capability in South Australia.

If you're a mechanically minded engineer or experienced technician who enjoys troubleshooting, working with machinery and delivering great customer outcomes, we'd love to hear from you. APPLY NOW through our online application form.

📌 Field Service Engineer (Mechanical) (South Australia)
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📍 South Australia