Field Service & Commissioning Engineer – Automation

Jobsinkent; Whetsted; On-site; CAD 72,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension

Annual Leave

Company Van, Fuel Card, Company Mobile

Job summary

KHR is seeking a Service & Commissioning Engineer to install and commission automated machinery at customer sites across the UK, with some European travel. The role is predominantly field-based with a focus on customer interaction and high-quality service support.

Ideal candidates have engineering qualifications and strong fault-finding skills across electrical, mechanical and pneumatic systems, plus PLC/HMI experience and the ability to work independently.

Qualifications

• Engineering qualification required (Degree/HND/NVQ/BTEC or equivalent).
• Full UK Driving Licence is essential.
• Proven automation/machinery/manufacturing experience.
• Experience with PLCs and HMIs.
• Knowledge of servo systems, VFDs, remote I/O, Ethernet and Profibus desirable.

Responsibilities

• Install and commission automated machinery at customer sites.
• Carry out service, maintenance and breakdown support visits.
• Diagnose and resolve electrical, mechanical and pneumatic faults.
• Deliver operator training to customer personnel.
• Liaise with customers on installation schedules and requirements.
• Prepare detailed site reports and service documentation.
• Participate in internal project and design review meetings.
• Ensure site visits are fully prepared with equipment and parts.

Skills

Electrical fault-finding

Mechanical fault-finding

Pneumatic fault-finding

Robot configuration

Robot programming

PLC/HMI experience

Customer-facing communication

Independence / prioritization

Education

Engineering qualification (Degree, HND, NVQ, BTEC or equivalent)

Tools

PLCs

HMIs

Servo systems

VFDs

Remote I/O

Job description

KHR is seeking a Service & Commissioning Engineer to install and commission automated machinery at customer sites across the UK, with some European travel. The role is predominantly field-based with a focus on customer interaction and high-quality service support.

Ideal candidates have engineering qualifications and strong fault-finding skills across electrical, mechanical and pneumatic systems, plus PLC/HMI experience and the ability to work independently.