Field Service Engineer (Robotics / Commissioning)

Ernest Gordon Recruitment
Sheffield, South Yorkshire
8 months ago
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Field Service Engineer (Robotics / Commissioning)

£45,000 - £48,000 DOE + Flexible Start Time + Career Progression + Early Friday Finish + Training + Enhanced Holiday Allowance + Fuel Card

Sheffield

Are you a Field Service Engineer with a manufacturing background with experience working on Robotics looking for an exciting new opportunity to work with an expanding company, that deliver state-of-the-art solutions to big name companies and offer unrivalled career progression?

On offer is a long-term role where you will be playing an essential part of the commissioning engineering team in which you will be designing, building and testing electrical systems, ensuring they are safe for use and identifying the root causes of mechanical and electrical faults, then implementing solutions accordingly.

This Company have been established for over 20 years and have opened a new facility in Sheffield. They are nationally recognised for the specialist work they do within the Aerospace, Automotive, Defence and Renewable Energy industries. With the quality of their work they have created a strong reputation for designing and building complete process solutions to the highest quality, providing customers with great efficiency.

This role would suit a Field based engineer with experience performing installations and commissioning on automation or robotics that isn't afraid of taking a hands on approach and enjoys working with clients.

The Role:

Ability to understand technical electrical/mechanical drawings
Plan workload and work autonomously to complete tasks
Identify root causes for faults and provide solutions
Work effectively with internal and external stakeholders
Willing to travel to customer sites
Advanced Diagnostics and CommissioningThe Person:

Automation / Robotics experience
Degree in Engineering or equivalent, HNC or Apprenticeship with proven experience in the Industry
Experience with PLC's such as Beckhoff and Siemens

Reference Number: BBBH21616

If you're interested in this role, click 'apply anow' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV.

Keywords: Commissioning Engineer, Building, Testing, Engineer, Robotics, Sheffield, Rotherham, Automation, Aerospace, KuKa, Fanuc

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitable candidates. The salary advertised is a guideline for this position. The offered renumeration will be dependent on the extent of your experience, qualifications, and skill set.

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