Test & Commissioning Engineer

Automation Experts Ltd; Coventry; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading provider of machining solutions in Coventry is seeking a Machine Tool Applications Engineer. The ideal candidate will be experienced in CNC programming, particularly with Siemens controls, and must be willing to travel for customer training and support. This position offers a competitive salary of £40,000 - £45,000 along with an enhanced pension and healthcare plan.

Benefits

Enhanced Pension

Healthcare Plan

Expenses

Qualifications

• Must have experience programming and setting CNC machines, preferably Siemens controls.
• Capable of completing reports and documentation timely.
• Open to traveling for customer training and support.

Responsibilities

• Develop processes to optimize machine cycles.
• Prepare machines for installation and customer training.
• Provide after-sales technical support.

Skills

CNC programming

Excellent communication skills

Experience with grinding

Ability to read technical drawings

Experience with Siemens controls

Tools

CNC Machines

Job description

Overview

A leading provider of ultra-high precision machining and assembly. They operate with modern automation and CNC systems capable of handling a wide range of complex materials, all while maintaining rigorous quality and delivery standards. Employees are supported through specialised training and a workplace culture that emphasises accountability, innovation and craftsmanship.

Role: Machine Tool Applications Engineer

Location: West Midlands

Salary: £40,000 - £45,000 + Enhanced Pension + Healthcare Plan + Expenses

Ref: 24721

The Role

• Be able to understand and write CNC programs, mainly Siemens 840.
• Grinding / Machining components to drawing.
• Machine programming and setup for Grinding of sample customer parts.
• Development of processes to optimise machine cycles.
• Installation of NC standard machine cycles and operational data.
• Full functional testing of machines made at Matrix, to internal test procedures.
• Prepare machine and associated equipment for PDI and installation at customers works.
• Carry out full Machine installation, test and customer training at customers works, globally.
• Provide technical sales support to Matrix team, Time studies, Tooling etc.
• Provide customer with after sales technical support.
• Assist with product improvements / development.

The Person

• Carry out duties in a safe structured manner, adhering to health and safety requirements.
• Must be open to travel and work at any of our global customers facilities.
• Excellent communication skills to train customers in the use of our machines and provide support.
• Have good experience of programming and setting CNC machines. (Siemens Controls Preferred).
• Experience of grinding would be an advantage (Threads, Worms, Gears).
• Capable of reading component drawings and working to tolerances required.
• Experienced programmer / Setter (3 - 5 Axis) CNC machines (Siemens 840D is of advantage).
• Basic ability to read machine parts lists, assembly and mechanical drawings, basic ability to read electrical drawings would be an advantage.
• Be capable of completing and submitting reports or documentation in a timely manner.
• Competent in the use of office software products and workstation use.
• Located in West Midlands, this role would be commutable from Redditch, Stratford upon Avon, Bromsgrove, Evesham, Warwick and surrounding areas.