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Automation Service Engineer Midlands
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Automation Service Engineer Midlands
Job summary
A leading company in industrial automation is seeking a Field Service Engineer to provide technical support for PLC, DCS, HMI, and SCADA systems. The ideal candidate will have an HNC/Degree in Electrical Engineering and practical experience with multi-vendor control systems. This position offers competitive benefits including a salary of £45-48k, flexible working hours, and minimal nights away from home. Join a forward-thinking team and support a variety of clients across the Midlands.
Benefits
Qualifications
- Practical experience with multi-vendor control systems.
- Solid understanding of low-voltage electrical systems.
- Awareness of industrial cybersecurity and standards.
Responsibilities
- Provide expert-level technical support on-site.
- Diagnose, troubleshoot, and resolve complex system faults.
- Participate in project life cycles from design to commissioning.
Skills
Education
Tools
Are you a passionate and driven engineering professional with a flair for solving complex problems in industrial environments? We're looking for a Field Service Engineer skilled with Industrial Automation Controls to join a dynamic and forward-thinking team within a global leader in digital industrial automation.
- Automation Service Engineer
- Provide expert-level technical support for PLC, DCS, HMI, and SCADA systems across a variety of industrial sites
- Diagnose, troubleshoot, and resolve complex system faults on-site
- Lead and support commissioning activities and system upgrades
- Contribute to full project life cycles - from Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT) through to installation and final handover
- Participate in a 24/7 on-call rota, supporting critical operations for key customers
- HNC/Degree in Electrical or Electronic Engineering (or equivalent professional experience)
- Practical experience with multi-vendor control systems - particularly PLC, SCADA, HMI, and DCS platforms
- Solid understanding of low-voltage electrical systems
- Familiarity with project execution, from design to commissioning
- Awareness of industrial cybersecurity and standards is an advantage
- A solution-focused mindset and a proactive approach to troubleshooting
- Excellent customer service and communication skills
This business has worked hard to maintain regionally focused teams of Engineers thereby cutting down the amount of nights away from home. As with any travelling role, you need to be prepared to support other regions as needed across the UK & Ireland. You will join a strong team, supporting a broad range of clients across the Midlands. The ideal candidate will be located within and around Birmingham, Coventry, Leicester, Nottingham or Derby.
- Salary: £45-48k + 10% Pension, Car, Paid Overtime, Healthcare
- 26 Days Holiday + Bank Holidays (option to buy/sell an additional five days)
- Minimal Nights Away - Home most nights
- Flexible working hours to support work-life balance
- Door to door travel time paid; fully expensed company car
- On-call duties as part of a 24/7 rota
For further information call Sarah Clarke
Ref: 24911
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