Field Service Engineer – Electrical & Instrumentation
Join Krones Pakistan as a Field Service Engineer – E&I
Company Name: Krones Pakistan
Position Title: Field Service Engineer – Electrical & Instrumentation (E&I)
Location: Lahore, Pakistan (preferred)
Industry: Food & Beverage / Industrial Automation
Employment Type: Full-Time
Apply Link / Email: hamza.kaleem@krones.pk
Company Introduction
Krones Pakistan is part of the globally renowned Krones Group, a leader in delivering engineering excellence to the food and beverage industry. Headquartered in Neutraubling, Germany, the Krones Group is a trusted name worldwide for providing complete lines and systems for filling, packaging, and beverage processing. With its reach spanning over 190 countries and subsidiaries across the globe, Krones ensures quality, innovation, and support at every level of production and service.
In Pakistan, Krones Pakistan plays a vital role in supporting a broad range of beverage producers by offering reliable machinery and technical services that keep operations running smoothly and efficiently. From installation and commissioning to preventive maintenance and troubleshooting, Krones Pakistan ensures that its clients enjoy world-class support for their industrial equipment and automation systems.
With a dedicated focus on customer satisfaction, local market responsiveness, and technical excellence, Krones Pakistan has built a strong reputation for providing timely, effective solutions. The company employs engineers, technicians, and support staff who understand the dynamic nature of beverage manufacturing and industrial automation. Its team is constantly engaged in developing long-term partnerships with customers based on trust, performance, and the ability to evolve with changing technologies.
Krones is not only about machines. It’s about people who bring value to every product and every customer relationship. The company is committed to employee development through structured trainings, international exposure, and a growth-oriented work culture. Working at Krones Pakistan means becoming part of a globally integrated, innovation-driven organization where every role plays a critical part in the bigger picture.
Krones operates in a highly specialized engineering space. Its solutions span electrical engineering, mechatronics, robotics, PLC programming, instrumentation, and data integration. The company serves a client base that demands high performance and zero downtime, which makes its Field Service Engineers an essential part of its success story. These engineers are the face of Krones on the ground — solving problems, delivering excellence, and building confidence with each customer interaction.
Whether you’re troubleshooting a malfunctioning PLC in a Lahore bottling plant or commissioning a complete packaging line in Karachi, the opportunities at Krones Pakistan are challenging, hands-on, and immensely rewarding. Employees are equipped with the latest tools, and trained on the latest technologies, to deliver consistent value in highly demanding environments.
As the beverage industry grows in complexity and automation, Krones Pakistan continues to expand its technical capacity. The current opening for a Field Service Engineer – Electrical & Instrumentation (E&I) is part of this growth journey. It is an opportunity for engineers who are eager to work at the intersection of cutting-edge technology and field operations, and who want to develop careers that combine travel, engineering, and real-time impact.
Job Description
As a Field Service Engineer – E&I at Krones Pakistan, your role will be to serve as the on-site technical expert who ensures that industrial automation and electrical systems in beverage machinery are installed, maintained, and functioning to the highest standards.
This role demands strong knowledge of instrumentation and electrical systems, including hands-on experience with PLCs, HMIs, VFDs, industrial communication protocols, and safety systems. You will be responsible for conducting service activities at customer sites across Pakistan, and occasionally internationally, depending on the scale of the project.
Your responsibilities will include the installation and commissioning of new machinery, troubleshooting and repairing issues in existing systems, and providing preventive maintenance to reduce unexpected downtimes. You will directly engage with some of the most advanced beverage production lines in the region, and be expected to uphold the technical integrity of the equipment and ensure customer satisfaction at all times.
You will need to interpret electrical schematics, configure and program automation components, and fine-tune systems to achieve optimal performance. Working with technologies like Siemens, Allen Bradley, B&R, and Danfoss is part of the day-to-day job, as is managing communication interfaces such as Profibus, Profinet, CAN bus, and Ethernet-based protocols.
Each day will bring a different challenge—perhaps diagnosing a failed sensor in a high-speed filler line one day, or upgrading firmware and safety interlocks on a packaging machine the next. The role requires not only technical knowledge but also resilience, flexibility, and a proactive mindset.
Beyond technical work, your responsibilities will include detailed documentation. You’ll be expected to write accurate service reports, timesheets, and feedback logs. Timely and professional communication with customers is crucial. You’ll be the primary technical point of contact and need to be confident in explaining system issues and recommending improvements.
You’ll also support internal teams by feeding back insights from the field. These observations help improve design, enhance customer experience, and innovate product offerings. You’ll be encouraged to share suggestions that lead to improved efficiency or better safety protocols.
In this role, safety and hygiene compliance are non-negotiable. Working in industrial food and beverage plants means adhering to strict quality standards. You must be familiar with personal protective equipment (PPE), lockout-tagout procedures, and the general safety culture of industrial environments.
Travel is an essential part of the job. This includes visiting customer sites across Pakistan, occasionally working night shifts or weekends depending on machine shutdown schedules, and being available to travel abroad for training or project assignments when required.
At Krones, no two days are the same—but every day is an opportunity to learn and grow. If you enjoy solving problems, working hands-on with machinery, and want to build an engineering career that’s both challenging and global in scope, this is the right role for you.
Eligibility Criteria
To be considered for the Field Service Engineer – E&I role at Krones Pakistan, candidates must meet a combination of academic, technical, and personal requirements designed to ensure they can thrive in a demanding, client-facing engineering environment.
Educational Qualifications:
Applicants must hold at least a B.E., B.Sc., or B.Tech degree in one of the following disciplines:
- Electrical Engineering
- Mechatronics Engineering
- Electronics Engineering
- Instrumentation or Control Systems Engineering
Degrees must be from a recognized university or institution. Preference will be given to candidates who have maintained a strong academic record and completed coursework or projects related to automation, control systems, or electrical power systems.
Professional Experience:
A minimum of 2–3 years of relevant hands-on field service experience is required. This could include:
- Commissioning and troubleshooting of automation equipment
- Maintenance of PLC-based systems in industrial settings
- Servicing food or beverage production lines
- Working on industrial robots, sensors, and instrumentation
- Configuring or integrating VFDs, HMIs, and safety systems
Candidates with experience in the beverage, food processing, or FMCG sectors will be prioritized, especially if they have previously worked with machinery similar to that manufactured by Krones.
Technical Skills:
Applicants must have demonstrable knowledge and experience with:
- PLCs: Siemens (S7-300, S7-1500), Allen Bradley
- VFDs: Danfoss, B&R, or equivalent
- Industrial communication protocols: Profibus, Profinet, CAN bus, Ethernet
- Electrical diagnostics using tools like multimeters, oscilloscopes
- Reading and interpreting electrical schematics and wiring diagrams
- HMI configuration, safety relays, and interlocking systems
The ability to perform on-site programming, fault isolation, and real-time calibration is essential. Additional exposure to robotics, sensors, AI-assisted control systems, or IIoT technologies will be a strong advantage.
Soft Skills:
- Effective communication skills are mandatory. Candidates should be comfortable writing technical reports in English, and be able to explain complex system issues to clients in a simple and professional manner.
- Interpersonal skills are crucial. Field engineers are brand ambassadors. You must be polite, cooperative, and committed to customer service.
- Problem-solving ability is critical. The role demands quick thinking under pressure, especially when machine downtimes can affect large-scale production.
- Time management is essential, as projects are deadline-driven. You should be comfortable working independently with minimal supervision.
- A strong learning orientation is expected. Krones operates with evolving technology, and engineers must commit to continuous upskilling and learning.
Physical & Behavioral Requirements:
- Must be willing and able to travel frequently, including rural or industrial areas within Pakistan, and potentially overseas for assignments or training.
- Must be physically fit to work in industrial settings, including climbing stairs or ladders, handling tools, and standing for extended periods during servicing.
- Should demonstrate attention to detail and follow safety protocols rigorously.
- A valid passport is preferable due to potential travel to global Krones training centers.
Location
Lahore, Pakistan (Preferred). Applicants from other cities may apply if willing to relocate or travel frequently.
Last Date to Apply
30th July 2025
Apply Link
To apply, send your updated CV to:
hamza.kaleem@krones.pk
For more about the company, visit:
Krones Pakistan — https://www.krones.com
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