Field Service Engineer

Dedicated Automation Service Engineer with solid Drives & PLC background urgently required to join one of the most experienced players in the systems integration market. Working for a company with an excellent reputation for delivering complete turnkey projects to a worldwide client base

Service Engineers Systems Integration

£40,000 – 45,000 OTE 65k+

Van/Car Allowance, Bonus & Pension Scheme, Paid Overtime, Door to Door Travel  

Greater Midlands

50% Travel, 50% Office Base

Ref: 21912

Service Engineers Systems Integration - The Role:

• Reactive site support on customer automation control applications to include PLC, VSD’s, Robots network and SCADA systems
• 24/7 reactive callout support (rostered cover)
• Workshop testing of engineered automation Control Systems
• Investigation and repair of components to include PLC, VSD’s, Robots network and SCADA systems
• Accurate marking-up of project schematics and documentation
• Assist with the development and delivery of bespoke training courses to meet the customer’s requirements
• Support and train colleagues where possible
• Assist other engineers with on-site commissioning and service of engineered automation Control Systems
• Assist sales with technical support, site audits and quotations
• Assist in the development of the service department to increase its capabilities and competitiveness within the marketplace

Service Enginers Systems Integration – The Person:

• Knowledge/experience of the following is essential:

• PLC software fault find & modification experience for Rockwell, Siemens, Mitsubishi, Omron products and software is essential – ideally a broad range of legacy & modern equipment
• Able to fault find variable speed & servo drives for at least one of the following: Siemens, ABB, Danfoss, Rockwell, CT
• Robot experience would be an advantage

• Capable of reading electrical schematic diagrams and PLC software listings
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to communicate with customers, other contractors and other commissioning engineers with regard to problems, progress and targets
• Flexibility to travel and stay away from home for periods of time with travel to customer sites across the UK and overseas
• A great team player with the ability to work off own initiative

Ideally, you will be based close to the M5/M6 corridor. Locations could include within or around South Manchester, Chester, Wigan, Telford, Wolverhampton, Birmingham, Coventry or Worcester.

You will be based from home, travelling to head office roughly once a fortnight with all expenses covered.

You will also be placed on a 1 in 4 call-out rota for which additional payments are made.

All travel is covered. Overtime is paid for all hours worked over standard 40 hour week. A company van is provided or car allowance providing the vehicle is fit for purpose.

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