Field Service Engineer - Electrical Drives & Controls

Automation Experts Ltd; Glasgow; Hybrid; GBP 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Automation Experts Ltd. is seeking a Field Service Engineer to support customers across Scotland and wider UK, including travel to diverse sectors from metal to EV charging and energy storage. The role is hybrid with UK-wide travel from Glasgow area.

Key responsibilities include commissioning, fault-finding, and on-site technical support, with frequent customer liaison and collaboration with Project Engineers.

Qualifications

• HNC / HND or higher qualification in Electrical, Electronic or Automation Engineering.
• Completed apprenticeship in Electrical, Electronic or Automation discipline.
• Proven experience with AC and DC drives.
• Experience with PLCs and HMIs (beneficial).
• Willingness to travel frequently within the UK and Europe.
• Strong fault-finding and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Act as the primary point of contact between the business and customers, providing technical field support.
• Commission new AC and DC motor control systems, independently and as part of a team.
• Carry out troubleshooting, in-field design modifications, and repair of control systems across multiple industries.
• Provide emergency breakdown support and rapid response to customer issues.
• Work closely with Project Engineers during system testing and functional verification.
• Deliver telephone, email, and remote technical support to customer engineering and maintenance teams.
• Identify opportunities to promote additional services, upgrades, and spare parts.
• Hybrid role with extensive UK travel and occasional international travel (up to 60%).
• Work in varied environments including tight spaces and at height.

Skills

AC and DC drives

PLCs and HMIs

Electrical fundamentals

Fault finding

Customer liaison

Education

HNC / HND or higher qualification in Electrical, Electronic or Automation Engineering

Completed apprenticeship in Electrical, Electronic or Automation discipline

Job description

Automation Experts Ltd. is seeking a Field Service Engineer to support customers across Scotland and wider UK, including travel to diverse sectors from metal to EV charging and energy storage. The role is hybrid with UK-wide travel from Glasgow area.

Key responsibilities include commissioning, fault-finding, and on-site technical support, with frequent customer liaison and collaboration with Project Engineers.