Field Service Engineer

Mane Energy; North East; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A global manufacturer of robotic systems in the United Kingdom is seeking a technician to service and maintain industrial robotic welding machines at the Caterpillar site in Peterlee. The role involves troubleshooting electrical and mechanical systems and requires good electrical and mechanical maintenance skills. The ideal candidate should have a full UK driving license and experience with automation or similar equipment. Occasional travel to Ireland may be required for service support.

Qualifications

• Good electrical and mechanical maintenance skills.
• Experience with automation, CNC, robotics, welding systems or similar equipment is advantageous.
• Full UK driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Service, maintain and repair industrial robotic welding machines.
• Conduct preventative and corrective maintenance.
• Perform diagnostics and troubleshooting on electrical and mechanical systems.
• Read and interpret electrical diagrams and technical drawings.

Skills

Electrical maintenance skills

Mechanical maintenance skills

Diagnostic skills

Ability to interpret schematics

Tools

Industrial robotic welding systems

Automation systems

CNC machinery

Job description

We are recruiting on behalf of a global manufacturer of advanced robotic welding and industrial automation systems. Their solutions are a core part of high-volume production environments including automotive, heavy equipment, machinery manufacturing and high-precision engineering sectors.
You will be based primarily at the Caterpillar Peterlee site, supporting robotic welding systems and related production equipment. Alongside this, you will provide service support to other customers within the region and occasionally travel to Ireland where required.
The role is suited to engineers who enjoy problem-solving, working independently, and being the go-to technical specialist on-site.

Responsibilities

• Service, maintain and repair industrial robotic welding machines
• Conduct preventative and corrective maintenance in line with defined schedules
• Perform diagnostics and troubleshooting on electrical, mechanical and automation systems
• Read and interpret electrical diagrams, wiring schematics and technical drawings

Requirements

• Good electrical and mechanical maintenance skills
• Confident in diagnosing and repairing industrial machinery
• Ability to interpret schematics
• Experience with automation, CNC, robotics, welding systems or similar equipment is advantageous
• Full UK driving licence

Working Hours

• 45 hours per week
• Mon-Thu: 08:00-16:30
• Fri: 08:00-13:30