Field Service Engineer

Role Description

This is a full-time role for a UK/EMEA Field Service Engineer at Sterling Ultra Precision. The Field Service Engineer will be responsible for providing technical support, troubleshooting, and preventative maintenance for ultra-precision lathes in the UK and Europe.

​The Service Engineer is a key member of an international service team. The individual serves as a liaison between the customer and company for technical service issues. General duties include ophthalmic lathe installation and training, troubleshooting of electromechanical, electronic and software problems both at the customer site and remotely via Team Viewer, telephone and email. Ability to work effectively and efficiently under scrutiny of the customer’s demanding production schedule is critical for this position.

• Provide technical support to all customers
• Provide professional responses in a timely manner to all customers
• Troubleshoot and repair equipment (remotely or onsite)
• Manage time and priorities so that tasks are completed on or ahead of schedule
• Develop outstanding relationships with Company's customers to enhance future business opportunities
• Ensure that customers are aware of Company's new products.
• Feedback sales opportunities
• Travel across the UK and Europe to assist customer (50% Travel)
• Provide documentation to aid customers fault finding.
• Conduct machine operation and maintenance training at customer's locations.
• Perform evaluation of machine capabilities and performance.
• Provide excellent technical service to customers via telephone (Team Viewer) and email.
• Provide service documents, instructions, photos, drawings, etc. to aid customers in troubleshooting.
• Provide timely and detailed customer service reports.

• Proficient in troubleshooting electromechanical, electronic and software machine operation issues.
• Possess logical reasoning and deductive problem‑solving abilities.
• Good working knowledge of electromechanical systems including power electronics and precision motion control mechanics.
• Familiarity with industrial hydraulic and pneumatic systems.
• Proficient understanding of electronic schematics and mechanical drawings.
• Logical and structured in approach to task prioritization and time management.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong problem solving and analytical skills.
• High degree of self‑motivation.
• Strong organization skills.
• Must be able to work and troubleshoot independently with minimum supervision.
• Experience in preventive maintenance.
• Electrical fault finding.
• Strong technical skills and knowledge of analytical instrumentation.
• Tactfully handle difficult situations and maintain composure under pressure.

Sterling Ultra Precision is the world's largest manufacturer of ultra-precision lathes for contact and intraocular lens production. Our Optoform® machines enable high accuracy manufacturing of lens designs, while our FTS‑5000 is the fastest Toric lens generator in the industry. The company is based in Keene, New Hampshire, USA, with offices in Tampa, Florida.

AMETEK, Inc. is a leading global provider of industrial technology solutions serving a diverse set of attractive niche markets with annual sales over $7.5 billion. AMETEK is committed to making a safer, sustainable, and more productive world a reality. We use differentiated technology solutions to solve our customers’ most complex challenges. We employ 22,000 colleagues, in 35 countries, that are grounded by our core values:
Ethics and Integrity, Respect for the Individual, Inclusion, Teamwork, and Social Responsibility. AMETEK is a component of the S&P 500. Visit  for more information.

Currency: GBP

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Disclaimer:
Where a specific pay range is noted, it is a good faith estimate at the time of this posting. The actual salary offered will be based on experience, skills, qualifications, market / business considerations, and geographic location.