Senior Field Service Engineer (f/m/d)
Salary
β¬70,000 β β¬75,000per year
Description
Orbem, a Munich-founded startup using AI to industrialize MRI scanning, is hiring a Senior Field Service Engineer to be the senior technical authority for keeping its systems running reliably at customer sites and internal labs. The role owns end-to-end resolution of complex service incidents, acts as the escalation point for junior engineers, tailors maintenance procedures to local conditions, and builds service SOPs and playbooks. The engineer also supports installation projects as senior surge capacity and mentors junior Field Engineers. It requires hands-on electrical/mechanical/automation troubleshooting experience, a European driver's license, and fluency in English and Italian; extensive EU travel (up to 70%) is required.
Requirements
- Significant hands-on experience diagnosing and resolving complex electrical, mechanical, or automation issues in an industrial or field-service environment
- Strong working knowledge of electrical diagrams, AutoCAD, and automation/networking concepts (PLC, Modbus, or similar)
- Comfortable being the final escalation point for urgent, unplanned technical issues
- Experience mentoring, training or guiding less experienced technical colleagues
- Experience creating or improving technical SOPs, checklists, or maintenance processes
- Willing to travel extensively (up to 70%, mainly in the EU) including occasional weekend or after-hours support
- Holds or is willing to obtain relevant electrical/technical certifications (e.g. EFK-equivalent)
- Fluent in English (written and spoken)
- Fluent in Italian (written and spoken)
- European driver's license required
Languages
English
C2 Β· FluentA1A2B1B2C1C2
Italian
C2 Β· FluentA1A2B1B2C1C2
German
B1 Β· IntermediateA1A2B1B2C1C2
Spanish
B1 Β· IntermediateA1A2B1B2C1C2
Experience Level
InternEntry LevelMid-levelSeniorLeadExecutive
Benefits
Stock options
Relocation support for move to Germany
β¬1,750 annual learning and development budget
Fitness membership (Urban Sports Club or Wellpass)
Childcare reimbursement (Kita/Kindergarten fees)
Deutschland Ticket (full public transportation coverage)
Flexible hours and home office
β¬185 home office setup budget plus external monitor
30 days paid leave
Personal leave
Work from anywhere up to 60 days per year
π° Net Salary Calculator
Tax class 1, no church tax
Gross Salary
β¬72,500/year
β¬6,041/month
Total Deductions
β¬28,524
39% effective rate
Net Salary (Take Home)
β¬3,664/mo
β¬43,976/year
Deduction Breakdown
ποΈ Income Taxβ¬13,063
π¦ Pension Insuranceβ¬6,742
π₯ Health Insuranceβ¬6,103
π«Ά Care Insuranceβ¬1,674
π Unemployment Insuranceβ¬942
π Cost of Living in Munich
Monthly Essentials
Rent (1BR)
β¬1650
Groceries
β¬350
Transport
β¬90
Utilities
β¬250
Internet
β¬45
Lifestyle & Entertainment
Eating Out
β¬15
Gym/Month
β¬55
Coffee
β¬4
Beer (0.5L)
β¬5
Cinema
β¬13
Monthly Net Salary:β¬3,664
Comfortable Living:β¬2,422
Monthly Savings:β¬1,242 (34%)
π°
Strong savings potential: You could save β¬1,242 monthly, which is β¬14,904 per year.
π‘ These estimates are based on average costs in Munich. Actual expenses vary based on lifestyle, neighborhood, and personal choices. "Comfortable living" includes rent, utilities, groceries, transport, and reasonable dining/entertainment.
Eligible for the EU Blue Card
A salary of β¬72,500 meets the EU Blue Card minimum of β¬45,300 (2026).
The EU Blue Card is a residence permit for highly qualified non-EU workers. It offers a fast track to permanent residency and allows family reunification.
Processing
4-12 weeks
Visa fee
β¬100
Requirements
University degree + Job offer
Also eligible: EU Blue Card (Shortage Occupation) (β¬41,042+)
Documents needed
Valid passport
Recognised university degree
Employment contract or binding job offer
Proof of salary meeting threshold
Health insurance coverage
Biometric passport photo
π Life in Munich
π₯
Population
1.6M
β
Quality of Life
9.0
π¬π§
English Friendly
8.0
π»
Tech Scene
9.0
π
International
8.0
π
Public Transport
9.0
π΄
Bikeability
8.0
π¬οΈ
Air Quality
7.0
π³
Green Spaces
8.0
π
Car Free
6.0
βΉοΈ
About Munich
- β’Tech hub with strong startup ecosystem
- β’Excellent public services
- β’Close to Alps
π€οΈ
Climate
- β’Continental climate
- β’Cold winters with snow
- β’Warm summers
- β’Close to Alps
βοΈJan: 0Β°CβοΈJul: 19Β°Cπ
Avg: 9Β°C
βοΈ1900 sunshine hours/year
π‘οΈ
Safety
- β’Safest major city in Germany
- β’Very low violent crime
- β’Occasional pickpocketing
Overall:9.0
π₯
Healthcare
- β’World-class hospitals
- β’Short wait times
- β’Comprehensive coverage
Quality: 10.0Access: 9.0
π
Culture
- β’Rich arts scene
- β’World-famous museums
- β’Strong music tradition
π
Nightlife
- β’Vibrant beer gardens
- β’Clubs
- β’Cultural events
ποΈ
Recreation
- β’Parks
- β’English Garden
- β’Alps nearby
π°
Cost of Living
- β’Most expensive city in Germany
- β’High salaries compensate somewhat
π Rent (1BR center):β¬1650
β‘ Utilities:β¬250
π Groceries:β¬350
π½οΈ Dining out:β¬22
Part of Collections
Munich-based deep-tech company that turns Magnetic Resonance Imaging into an AI-powered industrial sensor. Flagship Genus Focus scans poultry eggs to determine sex non-invasively in under one second (170M+ eggs scanned). In 2026 expanding into fruit/vegetable inspection and human-health applications. TUM spinoff.
Visa sponsorship available
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Your situation in Germany
The default for anyone single, divorced or widowed.
Only changes the church tax rate β 8% in Bavaria and Baden-WΓΌrttemberg, 9% everywhere else.
Childless employees over 23 pay a higher Pflegeversicherung (care insurance) rate.