Automation Field Engineer - UK Travel, Training & Car

Fastems Systems; West Midlands; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company car

Pension contributions

International working environment

Growth in automation technology

Shape service business

Tools provided (laptop/tablet/phone)

Training at headquarters in Finland

Job summary

Fastems is seeking a hands-on Field Service Engineer to travel UK-wide and internationally, supporting maintenance, installation, and commissioning of flexible manufacturing systems and Fanuc/robot solutions. You’ll troubleshoot electro-mechanical faults, work with Siemens/Beckhoff PLCs, and deliver practical automation improvements.

You’ll start from the Midlands base, visit customer sites, and enjoy a dynamic, international work environment with opportunities for growth in automation

Qualifications

• Background in service or maintenance.
• Electro-mechanical fault-finding skills.
• Experience with PLCs (Siemens/Beckhoff), CNCs, robotics, or automated manufacturing systems preferred.
• Comfortable with software and Windows-based systems.
• Full UK driving license and willingness to travel UK and internationally.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshooting and repair in electronics, mechanics, I/O, drive technology, PLC (Beckhoff/ Siemens), software, and computers on our flexible manufacturing systems.
• Maintenance and servicing of flexible manufacturing systems and robot solutions (Fanuc).
• Modifications, enhancements, and commissioning of flexible manufacturing systems.
• Support the installation of new automation equipment.
• Assess complex technical requirements and advise customers on solutions.

Skills

Electro-mechanical fault-finding

PLC troubleshooting

Drive technology

Beckhoff/Siemens PLCs

Software and Windows

Customer site travel

Education

Technical background or relevant engineering field

Tools

Fanuc robotics

CNC/robotic systems

Job description

Fastems is seeking a hands-on Field Service Engineer to travel UK-wide and internationally, supporting maintenance, installation, and commissioning of flexible manufacturing systems and Fanuc/robot solutions. You’ll troubleshoot electro-mechanical faults, work with Siemens/Beckhoff PLCs, and deliver practical automation improvements.

You’ll start from the Midlands base, visit customer sites, and enjoy a dynamic, international work environment with opportunities for growth in automation