Field Service Technician - Mechanical UK

ATS Automation; Ware; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading automation service provider in the United Kingdom seeks a Field Service Representative (Tool Maker/Mechanical) who thrives in teamwork and challenging projects. The successful candidate will service automation equipment, prepare reports, and troubleshoot mechanical issues at customer locations. A post-secondary diploma in mechanical engineering and a minimum of five years' hands-on experience are required. This role involves travel and strong communication skills in a multi-disciplinary environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum of five years of hands-on mechanical experience.
• Understanding of pneumatics and hydraulics.
• Ability to read engineering drawings and manuals.

Responsibilities

• Service automation equipment at customer facilities.
• Prepare comprehensive service reports for improvements.
• Coordinate with 3rd party vendors to resolve technical issues.
• Lead on-site team and liaise with customer.

Skills

Mechanical troubleshooting

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Pneumatics understanding

Hydraulics knowledge

Proficient in Microsoft Word

Proficient in Microsoft Excel

Education

Post-secondary diploma in mechanical engineering

Job description

Overview

Our Global Services team in our UK division is currently looking for a bright, ambitious Field Service Representative (Tool Maker/Mechanical) who enjoys teamwork and on-going challenging projects.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for servicing automation equipment remotely and at the customers’ facilities with a focus on resolution of customer issues to support increasing customer loyalty and revenue with alignment to the customer’s needs. Responsible for preparing comprehensive service reports to support system improvements and generating additional opportunities.
• Troubleshoot mechanical equipment at the customer’s facility and make the necessary adjustments to bring equipment up to running status.
• Report and correct abnormal equipment conditions and inaccurate actions by customer staff.
• Support developing operating and troubleshooting knowledge of the operations team.
• Review/suggest additional tools or equipment necessary to better operate or maintain customer equipment.
• Make recommendations to repair/replace only items that require repair/replacement.
• Travel to both domestic and international customer locations for long and short term support.
• Lead on-site team and liaison with customer and ATS Project Manager.
• Coordinate 3rd party vendors and assist to resolve technical issues as required.
• Follow ATS and customer’s plant and safety regulations while at their facility.
• Complete detailed Service Report for the services provided in a timely manner and submit to the appropriate people.
• Ensure customer issues have been resolved through follow-up communication and project/case closure if required.
• Be available to be on-call on a rotational basis.
• Communicate through various mediums with internal and external customers to understand needs and support resources and solutions accordingly.
• Collect and assemble all necessary technical information and customer specifications to prepare for service scope.
• Facilitate warranty/non-warranty claims with the customer.
• Coordinate service projects including team meetings, schedule and financials as required.
• Assist others and take on temporary or permanent assignments as requested by the Service Manager.
• Responsible for keeping up with current products and equipment used at ATS in Cambridge.
• Responsible for meeting or exceeding customer expectations in an efficient manner.
• Ensure that all business activities are performed with the highest ethical standards and in compliance with the ATS Code of Business Conduct.
• Adhere to all health and safety rules and procedures

Education & Experience

A post-secondary diploma, degree, or certificate of qualification specializing in mechanical engineering, Tool & die maker, MTBI, or equivalent. Design experience is an asset.

Experience

• A minimum of five years of experience in a hands-on mechanical environment.
• The successful candidate is a good communicator, displays professionalism and has well-developed interpersonal skills with the ability to work with all levels of customer and ATS management in a multi-disciplined engineering environment under pressure.
• An excellent understanding of pneumatics and hydraulics with basic electrical and system control, along with the ability to read engineering drawings, reference manuals and assembly systems instruction guides is essential.
• Must have experience and be proficient with Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Individual must have the ability to quickly gain knowledge to readily troubleshoot systems.
• Must be eligible and able to travel domestically & internationally within 30 days from hire date and legally eligible to operate a vehicle, as this is an essential job function.