UK Field Engineer - Tooling & Automation

Atlas Copco Group; Manchester; Remote; GBP 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Atlas Copco Group’s Desoutter brand seeks a Field Service Engineer to support customers across the UK, with a base near our Cheshire customer centre. The role combines on-site support, software setup, tooling repair, preventative maintenance, installation and customer-facing technical expertise.

You will diagnose tooling faults, install and calibrate equipment, configure software, and deliver training while traveling extensively across the UK.

Qualifications

• Practical mechanical and/or electrical engineering aptitude with methodical fault diagnosis.
• Comfortable using computers and technical software; willing to learn new systems.
• Experience with industrial tooling, automation or manufacturing equipment; training provided.
• Logical fault-finding approach and ability to work independently.
• Good communication skills and customer-facing experience.
• Hold a full UK driving licence and willing to travel across the UK.

Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day technical support at customer sites across the UK.
• Install, service and repair assembly tooling (pneumatic, DC and related systems) with safety compliance.
• Carry out preventative maintenance and calibration activities.
• Configure process control software and related tooling software.
• Support bespoke projects and customer rework requests.
• Deliver product training and technical guidance to customers when required.
• Collaborate with internal teams and Area Sales Managers to resolve application challenges.
• Promote company products and solutions and maintain awareness of industry developments.

Skills

Mechanical engineering aptitude

Electrical engineering aptitude

Software & tools familiarity

Fault-finding & diagnostics

Independent work style

Customer interaction

Full UK driving licence

Education

ONC/HNC or equivalent engineering qualification

Tools

Industrial tooling experience

Job description

Atlas Copco Group’s Desoutter brand seeks a Field Service Engineer to support customers across the UK, with a base near our Cheshire customer centre. The role combines on-site support, software setup, tooling repair, preventative maintenance, installation and customer-facing technical expertise.

You will diagnose tooling faults, install and calibrate equipment, configure software, and deliver training while traveling extensively across the UK.