Field Service Engineer

ZipRecruiter; Texas; On-site; USD 50,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dynamic manufacturing company specializing in machinery for various industries. As a Field Service Engineer, you will be pivotal in installing, maintaining, and repairing equipment, with a mix of workshop and international travel. This role offers the chance to work with cutting-edge technology and be part of a growing team. If you have a background in mechanical or electrical engineering and enjoy hands-on work, this opportunity is perfect for you. Get ready to make a significant impact in a company that values innovation and excellence in service.

Qualifications

• Experience in mechanical/electrical manufacturing environment is essential.
• Skills in mechanical assembly, fault-finding, and repairs are required.

Responsibilities

• Mechanical assembly and testing of machinery and systems.
• Installation, commissioning, maintenance, and repairs of equipment.

Skills

Mechanical assembly and build skills

Electrical skills (wiring)

Fault-finding and repairs

Health & Safety Knowledge

Experience in mechanical/electrical manufacturing

Open to travelling nationally or internationally

Education

Completed engineering apprenticeship

Relevant engineering qualifications (NVQ level 3)

Job description

Job Description

Essex- 50% Hockley workshop-based, 50% International/ travel.

Salary-Negotiable with ability to earn much more by travelling

40 hours per week.

The company:

You will be joining a well-known, up-and-coming manufacturing company specialising in the design, build and installation of a range of machinery used in the FMCG, pharmaceutical, chemical industries and more.

Due to continued growth and a strong sales pipeline, they are now seeking an experienced Mechanical/Electrical Field Service Engineer.

The Field Service Engineer will be part of a team travelling to customer sites representing the company and carrying out the installation, commissioning, maintenance, repairs and servicing of equipment. The role will involve a mix of international travel, but the successful applicant will be based in the workshop near Hockley when not on customer sites.

Essential duties and responsibilities:

1. Mechanical assembly and testing of machinery and systems.
2. Mechanical assembly of sub-assemblies.
3. Fault-finding and repairs.
4. Carry out final inspections on machinery and systems before installation or when completed.
5. Working with relevant teams such as planning to organise parts, project timelines and installation deadlines.

This is just a summed-up list of responsibilities and other duties will be required.

Skills and Experience required:

1. Experience in a similar role within a mechanical/electrical manufacturing environment.
2. Mechanical assembly and build skills.
3. Electrical skills such as wiring would be highly advantageous.
4. Open to travelling nationally or internationally 50% of working time.
5. Completed engineering apprenticeship or relevant engineering qualifications such as NVQ level 3.
6. Health & Safety Knowledge.

Applicants must have full UK working rights, as sponsorship is not available for this role.

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