Field Test and Service Engineer

Automation Experts Ltd
Netherton, West Midlands (county), DY2 9ES, United Kingdom
Today
£42,000 – £45,000 pa

Salary

£42,000 – £45,000 pa

Job Type
Permanent
Work Pattern
Flexible
Work Location
On-site
Seniority
Mid
Posted
22 Apr 2026 (Today)

Benefits

Pension Overtime

Known for delivering bespoke, high-performance machinery, the company combines technical excellence with a responsive, customer-focused approach. Its West Midlands facility plays a key role in supporting European operations, offering full-service capabilities from machine build and installation through to ongoing service and support.

World leading manufacturer of automated machinery now seeking a Test & Service Engineer to join their growing team. Providing service to customers across the UK - will need to be flexible to travel 20-80%

Field Test and Service Engineer

£42-45k + Co Pension, Overtime

West Midlands. Ref: 23840

Field Test and Service Engineer - The Role:

Travel across Europe and globally to install, commission and service advanced automated machinery

Carry out machine build support, debugging, commissioning and start-up activities both on-site and in-house

Diagnose and repair mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic faults using schematics, drawings and precision tools

Work with PLC systems (Siemens & Rockwell), including fault-finding and basic programming (TIA Portal / RSLogix)

Install and modify electrical systems and machine control components in line with technical drawings and standards

Support installation and maintenance of automation systems including robotics, conveyors, and programmable controllers

Deliver customer training on safe operation and maintenance of equipment

Work closely with customers to troubleshoot issues, ensuring minimal downtime and high satisfaction

Field Test and Service Engineer - The Person:

HNC/HND or equivalent in Electrical, Mechanical, or Mechatronics Engineering

Strong hands-on experience with industrial machinery, including hydraulics, pneumatics, and automation systems

Proven fault-finding and troubleshooting skills across mechanical and electrical systems

Experience with PLCs (Siemens S7 / Rockwell ControlLogix) and ladder logic (desirable)

Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics (EPLAN/AutoCAD) and technical drawings

Knowledge of machine safety systems and industrial automation principles

Confident working independently in customer-facing environments worldwide

Strong communication skills with the ability to build effective customer relationships

Highly self-motivated, detail-oriented, and adaptable to frequent travel

This role would be commutable from Dudley, Stourbridge, Wolverhampton and surrounding areas.

For further information please contact Sharon Hill.

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