Machine Tool Service Engineer

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Job Description

Machine Tool Field Service Engineer Electrical Bias

Location: Field-based 2 hour travel rule from the North West/Midlands corridor.
Type: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: £45,000£55,000 DOE + door-to-door
Whats on Offer : Private medical insurance, Company van, Flexible working hours, Company credit card

The Role

Due to continued growth, we are looking for an experienced Electrical Field Service Engineer to join our team. Youll be working on a wide range of high-speed metal cutting machine tools (CNC and conventional), supporting customers with fault finding, servicing, repairs, and installations.

This is a hands-on role requiring strong electrical expertise, alongside solid mechanical understanding and the ability to work independently in the field.

Key Responsibilities

Fault finding, servicing, repair, and installation of CNC machine tools

Working on 3, 4, and 5-axis high-speed machining centres(Lathes, Horizontal and Vertical Millers, VTLs, Borers, Gantry Machines, Mill-turns and all associated equipment).

Diagnosing issues across electrical, electronic, and control systems

Supporting customers on-site with technical issues and breakdowns

Carrying out machine geometry checks and adjustments

Working with ancillary automated equipment (non-fabrication machinery)

Skills & Experience Required

Minimum 10 years engineering experience

Fully qualified Electrician

Strong experience with CNC & PLC control systems

Confident working with Siemens, Fanuc, or Heidenhain controls (amongst others)

Ability to navigate HMIs, adjust parameters, and manage data backups

Knowledge of G & M code programming - Knowledge of machine production programmes for diagnostic purposes (G codes, M codes etc)

Understanding of machine parameters (e.g. backlash, grid shift, contour monitoring etc)

Experience with:

Servo drives and motors (AC/DC, analogue & digital)

Encoders, resolvers, and positional feedback systems

Ladder logic and PLC fault finding

Ability to read and interpret electrical and mechanical schematics

Mechanical Knowledge (Desirable but Important)

Power transmission systems (gearboxes, spindles)

Hydraulics and pneumatics

Machine alignment and geometry (axis, turret, headstock)

Machining principles (speeds, feeds, tooling, surface finish)

If youre a highly skilled field engineer looking to join a growing business where your expertise will be valued, get in touch with Chloe Hannah on 0161 507 3363 to find out more or apply today.
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Location:
Manchester
Job Type:
FullTime
Category:
Manufacturing

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