Field Service Engineer; Machine Tool Automation+ Robotics

We are currently recruiting for a Field Service Engineer (Robotics /Automation Engineer) for a market leading business within the Automation Industry who provide support across a range of manufacturing clients within the Aerospace and Automotive sectors to help improve productivity. This is a permanent role that has been created due to continued expansion. The successful candidate will have a demonstrable background working within an Automation maintenance based role within a manufacturing environment.

Experience working with CNC Machine tools, Beckhoff / Siemens PLCS and FANUC/Kuka/ ABB Robotics would be highly advantageous.

This is a Days based role Monday
- Friday 0830 - 1730 + No Call Out

All travel time is paid door to door + all addtional hours paid at premium rates
- Realistic Earnings up to £50k

The role will cover sites mainly in the Midlands / NW but also some across the UK so a willingness to travel is required.

This role would ideally suit a candidate with a maintenance background looking to develop and progress within the controls/ automation industry.

• Provide support to client sites across the UK and Ireland.
• Support Customer's automation systems to aid in improving productivity.
• To support the introduction of new projects on time and within budget constraints
• Fault finding and rectification of PLC's
  - Beckhoff/ Siemens
• Experience working with Robotics - ABB, Fanuc, Kuka or similar.
• PLC software and hardware editing, operating and diagnostics
• Strong knowledge of IT
  - Windows Server
• Automation of existing plant & equipment, support equipment improvements and new equipment specification.
• Provide support in installation of new capital equipment.

• Demonstrable experience working within a maintenance role within a high precision manufacturing environment
• Candidates must be Time Served in a suitable discipline
• Strong working knowledge of PLC's ( Beckhoff / Siemens advantageous)
• Good working knowledge of Robotics ( ABB/ Fanuc/ Kuka Advantageous) - Desirable
• Strong customer service mind set
• Willing to travel as required to sites in the UK and Ireland.