Technical Support Engineer

Technical Support Engineer

Milton Keynes | Up to £47,000 | 25 Days Holiday + Private Medical + Excellent Career Development

Ever been the person everyone turns to when the automation system won't communicate?

We're recruiting for a Technical Support Engineer to join a global engineering business at the forefront of industrial automation technology.

This is an opportunity to become the technical expert for a market-leading range of automation products, supporting customers and colleagues across Europe with PLC integration, industrial networks, fault finding, testing and technical problem solving.

If you enjoy diagnosing issues, working with automation technology and helping customers find solutions, this could be the role for you.

What You'll Be Doing

Providing technical support to teams across Europe

Supporting customers with the integration of automation products into PLC and control systems

Diagnosing product, electrical and communication faults

Setting up, programming and testing PLC-based automation systems

Working with industrial communication networks and fieldbus technologies

Recreating customer issues within a test environment to identify root causes

Testing and validating new and existing automation products

Producing technical reports, user guides and engineering documentation

Delivering technical training sessions to customers and internal teams

Supporting technical meetings, customer visits and industry exhibitions across Europe

What We're Looking For

Automation Engineer, Controls Engineer, PLC Engineer, Applications Engineer, Technical Support Engineer or similar

Understanding of PLC programming, ideally Ladder Logic or Structured Text

Knowledge of industrial automation systems and communication networks

Strong troubleshooting and fault-finding abilities

Qualifications

HNC, HND or Degree in Electrical Engineering, Automation, Controls, Mechatronics or a related engineering discipline

Candidates with approximately 1 year's industry experience are encouraged to apply

What's In It For You?

Salary up to £47,000

Monday-Friday days role

25 days holiday

Holiday purchase scheme

Private medical insurance

Pension scheme (5% employer contribution)

Cycle to Work scheme

Car leasing scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Retail and technology discounts

Ongoing technical training and development

Exposure to customers and automation systems across Europe

Long-term career progression opportunities

Why Apply?

This is a rare opportunity to join an internationally recognised engineering manufacturer that continues to invest heavily in automation technology and innovation. You'll become a key technical specialist, working with cutting-edge PLC and industrial communication systems while supporting customers across Europe. Whether your background is in controls, automation, commissioning or technical support, this role offers an excellent pathway to develop your expertise and progress your career within a global engineering business.

Suitable backgrounds include: Controls Engineer | Automation Engineer | PLC Programmer | PLC Engineer | Electrical Controls Engineer | Applications Engineer | Technical Support Engineer | Commissioning Engineer | Systems Engineer | Industrial Automation Engineer | Mechatronics Engineer

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If you are interested in this position please click 'apply'.

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