Senior Maintenance Support Engineer

ZipRecruiter; Crawley; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established medical device company is seeking a Senior Maintenance Support Engineer to optimize equipment performance and mentor staff. The role involves troubleshooting complex equipment issues, driving improvements through data analysis, and ensuring regulatory compliance in a safety-conscious environment.

Qualifications

• 3+ years hands-on electrical engineering experience.
• Proven electrical maintenance experience on production machinery.
• Experience in regulated environments (ISO13485 knowledge valued).

Responsibilities

• Lead fault-finding on advanced manufacturing equipment.
• Analyse performance data and implement strategic upgrades.
• Train engineering staff in advanced fault-finding techniques.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Problem Solving

PLC Programming

Root Cause Analysis

Communication Systems

Education

HNC in Electrical/Electronics Engineering

Tools

Profibus/Profinet

Siemens Equipment

Job description

Job Description

Join a well-established medical device company with an outstanding reputation!

We're seeking a skilled Senior Maintenance Support Engineer to take ownership of critical manufacturing equipment performance and drive technical improvements across our production facility. Reporting to the Engineering Manager, you'll play a pivotal role in ensuring optimal equipment performance whilst supporting shift engineers with complex technical challenges.

The Role:

Troubleshoot & Resolve - Lead electrical and communication system fault-finding on advanced manufacturing equipment, working across diverse process machines and control systems

Drive Improvements - Analyse performance data to identify reliability issues and implement strategic upgrades to boost equipment performance and minimise downtime

Mentor & Develop - Train and develop engineering staff in advanced fault-finding techniques for communications systems, building internal capability and expertise

Technical Leadership - Develop effective external support networks and lead projects to minimise the impact of equipment obsolescence through redesign and proactive maintenance strategies

Communication & Safety - Maintain detailed engineering logs, conduct thorough shift handovers, and ensure strict adherence to health and safety protocols in a regulated environment

What You Need:

Essential Qualifications:

• HNC in Electrical/Electronics Engineering (minimum qualification)
• 3+ years hands-on electrical engineering experience in manufacturing environments
• Proven electrical maintenance experience on production machinery
• Strong experience with PLC programming and machine communications systems
• Profibus/Profinet systems experience essential

Experience:

• Siemens equipment knowledge highly desirable
• Bespoke machine design and build experience
• Root cause analysis and problem-solving capabilities
• Experience working in regulated environments (ISO13485 knowledge valued)
• Electrical/electronics circuit design background