Automation Field Service Engineer | Precision Machinery

Adecco; York and North Yorkshire; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering organisation is seeking a skilled Technical Support Engineer to deliver front-line technical support while conducting maintenance and repairs on automated machinery. The ideal candidate will possess strong technical maintenance knowledge, excellent communication skills, and experience in precision machine manufacturing. This role offers opportunities for training and development in a collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• Strong technical maintenance knowledge within an automation environment.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills, adaptable across cultures.
• Proven experience in precision machine manufacturing and fault finding in mechanical/automation machinery.
• Familiarity with Health & Safety regulations and electrical circuits.

Responsibilities

• Deliver front-line technical support with a positive attitude.
• Conduct maintenance, repairs, and diagnostics on automated machinery.
• Promote after-sales services and identify new opportunities.

Skills

Technical maintenance knowledge

Communication and relationship-building

Fault finding in mechanical/automation machinery

Understanding of Health & Safety regulations

IT technical background

Electrical and mechanical components knowledge

Proficiency in MS Office

Education

Recognised apprenticeship in Mechanical/Electrical engineering

HNC, BTEC/ONC or equivalent

Tools

Automation machinery

PLC systems

Diagnostic tools

Job description

A leading engineering organisation is seeking a skilled Technical Support Engineer to deliver front-line technical support while conducting maintenance and repairs on automated machinery. The ideal candidate will possess strong technical maintenance knowledge, excellent communication skills, and experience in precision machine manufacturing. This role offers opportunities for training and development in a collaborative environment.