Mechanical Field Engineer – Vibration Analysis, Tribology & Predictive Maintenance
Pubblicato il 02-08-2026 - Totalenergies in Italia
Contexte et environnement
TotalEnergies is a multi-energy company active in the production and marketing of oil, biofuels, natural gas, renewable energies, and electricity.
Present in 130 countries, TotalEnergies places sustainable development at the heart of its projects to contribute to technological advancement in the energy sector and to protect the planet in the face of climate challenges. We operate across the entire energy value chain, from the exploration of new resources to distribution to the end consumer. Our 100,000 employees are committed to delivering better energy—more affordable, reliable, cleaner, and accessible to as many people as possible.
TotalEnergies’ mission is to meet the world’s growing energy demand by evolving toward a lower-carbon energy mix and increasingly environmentally responsible operations. That’s why TotalEnergies has announced its goal to achieve net-zero emissions by 2050 across its global activities, from production to the use of energy products sold to its customers.
TotalEnergies Marketing Italia Spa, the new corporate name of Total Italia Spa as of September 1, 2021, has been present in Italy for over sixty years and oversees all distribution activities for lubricants, specialty fluids and solvents, fuels (aviation and motorsport), and LNG.
Activités
Your Mission
As a Mechanical Field Engineer, you will provide specialized technical support to industrial customers, helping them improve equipment reliability and operational performance through advanced tribology, vibration analysis and predictive maintenance practices.
Working closely with customers, Sales teams and TotalEnergies Lubrifiants technical experts, you will contribute to solving complex mechanical challenges, implementing innovative solutions and driving continuous improvement initiatives.
Key Responsibilities
Reliability Engineering & Condition Monitoring
- Perform technical assessments on industrial equipment and lubrication systems.
- Support customers in developing reliability-centred maintenance strategies.
- Conduct inspections of key equipment at customers’ sites, such as ball mills and cement kilns,
using predictive maintenance technologies and non-destructive testing techniques, including vibration analysis, thermography, video endoscopy and remote monitoring systems.
- Interpret condition monitoring data to evaluate equipment condition and identify potential issues.
- Recommend corrective and preventive actions aimed at reducing downtime and improving asset performance.
- Prepare clear, structured technical reports with findings, conclusions and practical recommendations.
Tribology & Industrial Lubrication
- Provide technical expertise on industrial lubricants and tribological applications.
- Analyze operating conditions and mechanical systems to optimize lubrication practices.
- Develop and implement lubrication plans for critical machinery and rotating equipment.
- Support customers in improving equipment efficiency, reliability and component life.
Technical Support & Problem Solving
- Act as a technical reference for customers and Sales teams.
- Investigate complex technical issues and support root cause analysis activities.
- Progressively take ownership of diagnostics, root cause analysis and technical recommendations.
- Manage post-sales technical support and contribute to customer satisfaction initiatives.
- Support the resolution of customer complaints through structured problem-solving methodologies.
Innovation & Product Development
- Collaborate with TotalEnergies Lubrifiants on the development and validation of new products and solutions.
- Participate in field trials, laboratory tests and performance evaluations.
- Contribute to the introduction of advanced reliability and lubrication technologies into the market.
- Support on-site trials and field validation activities, ensuring compliance with quality, safety and environmental requirements.
Technical Training & Knowledge Sharing
- Deliver technical presentations and training sessions for customers and internal stakeholders.
- Support Marketing and Sales initiatives by providing technical expertise.
- Maintain and update technical documentation and product information.
- Contribute to technical communication activities in collaboration with Marketing and Sales.
Salary
40-50K Annual gross salary
Company car
Laptop, mobile phone
Profil du candidat
Education
- Degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent technical qualification.
- A technical diploma with relevant field experience may also be considered.
- Knowledge of Industrial Lubrication, Tribology, Mechanical Maintenance and Reliability Engineering is preferred.
Experience
- Minimum 2–5 years of experience in one or more of the following fields:
- Industrial maintenance
- Reliability engineering
- Condition monitoring
- Industrial lubricants
- Rotating equipment
- Heavy industry
- Field service activities
Technical Competencies
- Knowledge of vibration analysis and predictive maintenance methodologies.
- Experience with condition monitoring technologies and diagnostic tools.
- Understanding of industrial lubrication systems and tribological applications.
- Ability to interpret technical data and provide practical recommendations.
- Good technical reporting skills.
Personal Skills
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Excellent communication and customer-facing abilities.
- Proactive mindset and continuous improvement approach.
- Practical, hands-on approach to field activities.
- Ability to work independently and within multidisciplinary teams.
Additional Requirements
- Availability to travel extensively across Italy.
- Based in Central or Northern Italy; relocation to Milan is not required.
- Fluent Italian and English.
- ISO 18436-1 and/or ISO 18436-2 certification is highly appreciated.
- Previous experience working on industrial sites is considered an advantage.
Informations supplémentaires
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