Field Service Engineer (Electrical/Electronic) - NSW

Location: Sydney
Job type: Permanent
Salary: $$80,000 - $120,000 + Competitive Benefits package
Contact name: Lee Margerum

Contact email: leem@talent-aligned.com.au
Job ref: 87
Published: 13 days ago

Location: Sydney (Covering Sydney & NSW)

About the Company

Our client is a well-established technology organisation that designs, installs, and supports specialised electronic systems used across high-security, industrial, and critical infrastructure environments. Their equipment is deployed nationally across major transport hubs, government facilities, and commercial sites, with a strong focus on safety, reliability, and operational efficiency.

With continued growth across Australia, they are now seeking experienced Electrical & Electronic Field Service Engineers to support installation, maintenance, and technical service activities across their system portfolio.


About the Role

The Field Service Engineer will play a key part in ensuring NSW customer sites operate smoothly through high-quality installation, commissioning, and ongoing service support.

You’ll be responsible for preventative and reactive maintenance, system upgrades, electrical/electronic troubleshooting, and providing technical assistance to site personnel.

Most work will be based across Sydney and Greater NSW, with occasional interstate travel as required. Participation in an on-call rotation is also part of the role.


Key Responsibilities

  • Install, commission, and service a range of specialised electronic systems

  • Perform scheduled preventative maintenance and respond to urgent breakdowns

  • Diagnose and repair electrical, electronic, and control system faults

  • Provide after-hours standby support as part of a roster

  • Deliver basic operator or technical training when required

  • Conduct site surveys and support project preparation activities

  • Complete service reports, documentation, and compliance paperwork

  • Ensure all work meets internal QA, HSE, and environmental standards

  • Build and maintain strong customer relationships through professional onsite service

  • Travel predominantly across Sydney and NSW, with occasional interstate work


About You

You’re a hands-on, technically confident engineer with a strong background in electrical or electronic systems, ideally with experience working on complex equipment in field environments. You take ownership, communicate well, and prioritise safe, high-quality work.

You’ll bring:

  • Minimum 2+ years in field service, maintenance, or technical support roles

  • Trade or degree qualifications in electrical, electronic, or mechatronic engineering

  • Strong diagnostic and fault-finding skills

  • Good communication, time management, and customer-facing capability

  • Ability to work independently and manage competing priorities

  • Computer literacy and experience using diagnostic or configuration software

  • Willingness to participate in an on-call roster

  • Current driver’s licence

Highly regarded:

  • Experience with specialised or high-reliability electronic systems & X-Ray

  • Exposure to networking, control systems, or computer hardware integration

  • Understanding of QA, HSE, or regulated site compliance requirements


The Offer

  • Competitive base salary with overtime and on-call allowances
  • Car allowance, laptop, and tools
  • Medical insurance 
  • Fuel Card 
  • Ongoing technical training and professional development
  • Career progression within a growing national service team

If you’re an experienced electrical or electronic field service engineer seeking a hands-on, customer-facing role across Sydney and NSW, we’d love to hear from you.