Field Service CNC Engineer: Repair, Commissioning & Troubleshooting

CV Technical Limited; Manchester; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company vehicle

Private healthcare

Pension scheme

Manufacturer training

Job summary

CV Technical Limited is seeking an experienced Electrical Field Service Engineer to install, commission, maintain and repair CNC machine tools at customer sites across the UK. You will diagnose faults, minimise downtime and ensure safe operation, while supporting PLC fault-finding and CNC control diagnostics.

A strong background in Heidenhain, SINUMERIK or Fanuc controls is essential. The role involves field-based working with full UK travel, ongoing manufacturer training, and a competitive

Qualifications

• Proven experience servicing and repairing CNC machine tools.
• Strong electrical and electronic fault-finding skills.
• Experience with Heidenhain, Siemens SINUMERIK and/or Fanuc CNC controls.
• A good understanding of servo systems, AC/DC drives, PLCs and safety circuits.
• Ability to read electrical drawings and diagnose complex machine faults.
• Experience using electrical test equipment and CNC diagnostic tools.

Responsibilities

• Install and commission CNC machine tools and associated automation.
• Diagnose and repair electrical, electronic and CNC control faults.
• Carry out preventative maintenance and servicing.
• Fault-find on CNC controls, PLCs, servo/spindle drives, motors and power supplies.
• Work with Heidenhain, Siemens SINUMERIK and Fanuc systems.
• Read electrical schematics and ladder diagrams.
• Use diagnostic software and test equipment.
• Support PLC fault-finding and basic modifications.
• Back up and restore CNC parameters and machine data.
• Conduct machine testing and calibration.
• Provide technical support and guidance to customers.
• Complete service reports and liaise with support and parts teams.

Skills

Electrical fault-finding

Reading schematics

Independent field work

Customer-facing

Full UK driving licence

Education

HNC/HND in Electrical/Electronic Engineering

NVQ Level 3 in Electrical/Electronic Engineering

Tools

Heidenhain

Siemens SINUMERIK

Fanuc CNC controls

PLC fault-finding tools

Job description

CV Technical Limited is seeking an experienced Electrical Field Service Engineer to install, commission, maintain and repair CNC machine tools at customer sites across the UK. You will diagnose faults, minimise downtime and ensure safe operation, while supporting PLC fault-finding and CNC control diagnostics.

A strong background in Heidenhain, SINUMERIK or Fanuc controls is essential. The role involves field-based working with full UK travel, ongoing manufacturer training, and a competitive