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Global Service & Support Manager Automation (m/f)

Inseriert am: 23.09.2020
GF Piping Systems is one of three divisions of GF, headquartered in Schaffhausen (Switzerland). The division is a leading supplier of piping systems made of plastics and metal. GF Piping Systems focuses on system solutions and high-quality components for the safe transport of water, chemicals, and gases, as well as corresponding services. In over 100 countries through its own sales companies and representative offices and with more than 30 production sites in Europe, Asia, and the Americas, GF Piping Systems supports customers in the fields of utility, industry, and building technology.



Global Service & Support is the interface and support to our GF sales companies for the daily sales achievements and activities including projects or tenders, technical and price issues, claims, and follow-up of any complex matter involving more departments.

You are in permanent exchange with your colleagues, other departments, and our customers for all technical-sales, commercial and as well as administrative related requests.

Global Service & Support Manager Automation (m/f)

Switzerland, Schaffhausen

Your tasks:



  • Technical advice on the correct product selection, use of the products, and installation

  • Troubleshooting and technical adjustments to our products, which are installed at the customer's site if required

  • Creation and execution of technical product training for our employees and customers worldwide

  • Support for digital control and communication systems for valves and actuators

  • Configuration of valves and actuators with the Online Tools

  • Advice and support in the opening and processing of special installations

  • Support in the processing of complaints in the area of fittings/automation/signet

  • Support with logistical problems and replacement deliveries.

  • Support and, if necessary, carry out delivery audit inquiries and goods acceptance


Your profile:



  • A successfully completed technical apprenticeship followed by further education or a Bachelor-/Master's degree with a specialization (mechanical, electrics, electronics, e.g)

  • 4 – 6 years' experience in on-site troubleshooting and in technical adjustments ideally in the chemical process technology or water treatment industry

  • English and German language skills must be on a high professional level

  • Experience in pneumatic and electrical drives would be an asset

  • Experience in device interfaces such as Profibus, EtherCat, Profinet, and IO-Link would be helpful

  • Sound knowledge of the most important applications such as MS Office, SAP, and other office systems

  • A high level of commitment and quick perception

  • Accustomed to responsible, independent, and structured work


Our offer:

We offer you a very interesting and flexible challenge in a globally operating company.



Have we sparked your interest? If so, we look forward to receiving your complete online application.



For additional information please contact Mr. René Paparusso, Talent Acquisition Manager, phone +41 (0)52 631 37 86.



Recruitment agencies: Please note, for this job opening, we do accept only direct applications.

Your contact

René Paparusso

+41 52 631 37 86Georg Fischer Rohrleitungssysteme AG, Schaffhausen

Ebnatstrasse 111

8201 Schaffhausen

Switzerland Apply now