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Service and Commissioning Engineer

Macclesfield
2 months ago
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Location: Macclesfield, Cheshire, SK10 2NZ
Salary: Competitive, DOE + Excellent Benefits!
Contract: Full time, permanent
Why Join Us

  • Be part of a growing and innovative company where your contributions will truly make a difference.
  • Work in a hands-on role that offers a variety of challenges.
  • Join a friendly and supportive team with a shared commitment to quality and excellence.
  • Competitive salary based on experience
  • 25 days holiday, free parking and company pension scheme.
    RoBAT Ltd is a subsidiary of Mycronic, a global technology leader with a market valuation of approximately £3 billion.
    Based at our headquarters in Macclesfield, Cheshire, we have a small multi-disciplined, dynamic team designing and manufacturing high-value robotic machines for testing PCBs (printed circuit boards).
    The majority of our sales are to China and the USA, where we operate our own small factories and employ local teams to provide high-quality customer support.
    RoBAT is firmly established as the leading company in this very specialised and niche marketplace. This is a unique opportunity to be part of a company at the forefront of industrial automation.
    We are now recruiting for an enthusiastic and reliable Service and Commissioning Engineer who will play a crucial role in the production of our electrical test machines.
    The role requires a hands-on approach, with an emphasis on quality, efficiency, and precision.
    You will be working in a fast-paced environment with a strong focus on teamwork and problem-solving, and you will have the opportunity to develop your skills within a supportive and close-knit team.
    In addition to this as our Service and Commissioning Engineer you will be specifically responsible for:
  • Commissioning new machines after they have been assembled by the production department. This will include fault finding down to component level to identify root causes and provide solutions
  • Interpreting technical mechanical/electrical drawings.
  • Interfacing with our service engineers and collaborate with production and development team members to troubleshoot issues and improve machine performance.
  • Assisting in machine upgrades, modifications and customisations as required.
    In order to be successful in this role you must have:
  • Previous experience of a similar Commissioning Engineer role
  • High level of IT competency
    If you feel you have the skills and experience to be successful in this role then apply today!
    We do not accept speculative agency CVs. Any CV received by RoBAT will be treated as a gift and not eligible for an agency fee. PSL agencies should only send CVs if authorised to do so by our Recruitment Team.
    If you're passionate about automation, thrive in a fast-paced environment, and want to contribute to the success of a cutting-edge company, we would love to hear from you!
    No agencies please

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