Field Service Test Engineer

People Solutions are currently recruiting for a Field Service Test Engineer to join our innovative client based in Kingswinford, West Midlands, on a full-time, permanent basis.

This is a fantastic opportunity to work with highly technical friction welding machines, offering excellent career progression, hands-on experience, and international travel opportunities.

Working times:

• Monday to Friday: 8am - 5pm (39 hours per week, with occasional weekend work)

Salary:

• £32,000 – £42,000 per annum (depending on experience; exceptional experience may expand this range)

Benefits include:

Your benefits as a Field Service Test Engineer will be:

• Company pension scheme
• Free on-site parking
• Long-term permanent opportunity with career development
• Attendance and performance-based bonuses
• Opportunities for international travel and hands-on technical experience

Day-to-day duties:

As a Field Service Test Engineer, your duties will include (but are not limited to):

• Building and servicing friction welding machines at the Kingswinford facility
• Troubleshooting and repairing electro-mechanical equipment at customer sites
• Reading and interpreting mechanical blueprints, schematics, and technical drawings
• Working with electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and multi-axis servo-hydraulic systems
• Repairing motor control centres, electrical motors, PLCs (Allen Bradley / Siemens / Rockwell) and VFDs
• Minor robot repair and programming tasks
• Preparing and maintaining professional technical documentation
• Collaborating with team members to solve complex technical issues
• Providing professional and effective customer service
• Occasional weekend work
• “On call” work with prior notice (candidates will not receive customer calls during off hours)
• Overtime when required, particularly when onsite at customer facilities

Essential skills:

To be successful as a Field Service Test Engineer, you will need:

• Proven mechanical and electrical experience, including troubleshooting of electromechanical systems
• Strong blueprint and schematic reading skills
• Experience with PLCs (Allen Bradley, Siemens, Rockwell) and VFDs
• Knowledge of hydraulic, pneumatic, and servo control systems
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Professional approach to customer service
• Flexibility to travel internationally
• Willingness to work onsite when not servicing customers
• Residence within 40 minutes of Kingswinford

Desirable experience:

• Experience with friction welding machines or similar high-precision industrial equipment
• Familiarity with robotic repair and programming
• Hands-on experience with complex technical systems and commissioning

Training:

• Full industry-related training will be provided, with ongoing support throughout your career.

Contact:

If you are ready to take on this exciting opportunity as a Field Service Test Engineer, apply today by clicking the link below or contact our recruitment team to find out more. xbpsjku

People Solutions do not charge candidates any fees or request deposits at any stage of the recruitment process.