Job Description
UK-Wide | Field-Based | Competitive Salary + Excellent Benefits
Are you an experienced Electrical Field Service Engineer with a background in CNC machine tools? Are you confident fault-finding on complex electrical systems and working with Heidenhain, Siemens and Fanuc controls?
An excellent opportunity has arisen for a skilled CNC Electrical Field Service Engineer to join an established technical service operation supporting customers across the UK. This is a varied, hands-on role offering the opportunity to work on a wide range of CNC machinery, develop your technical expertise and receive ongoing manufacturer training.
The Role
As a Field Service Engineer, you will be responsible for installing, commissioning, maintaining and repairing CNC machine tools at customer sites. You will play a key role in diagnosing technical issues, minimising machine downtime and ensuring equipment operates safely and efficiently.
Key responsibilities include:
Installing and commissioning CNC machine tools and associated automation equipment.
Diagnosing and repairing electrical, electronic and CNC control faults.
Carrying out preventative maintenance and scheduled servicing.
Fault-finding on CNC controls, PLCs, servo drives, spindle drives, motors, power supplies and feedback systems.
Working with Heidenhain, Siemens SINUMERIK and Fanuc control systems.
Reading and interpreting electrical schematics, drawings and ladder diagrams.
Using diagnostic software, service tools and electrical test equipment.
Supporting PLC fault-finding and basic modifications where required.
Backing up and restoring CNC parameters and machine data.
Carrying out machine testing, calibration and operational checks.
Providing technical support and guidance to customers.
Completing service reports and liaising with technical support and parts teams.
About You
To be successful in this role, you will ideally have:
Proven experience servicing and repairing CNC machine tools.
Strong electrical and electronic fault-finding skills.
Experience with Heidenhain, Siemens SINUMERIK and/or Fanuc CNC controls.
A good understanding of servo systems, AC/DC drives, PLCs and machine safety circuits.
The ability to read electrical drawings and diagnose complex machine faults.
Experience using electrical test equipment and CNC diagnostic tools.
A methodical approach to troubleshooting and problem-solving.
The ability to work independently in a customer-facing field role.
A full UK driving licence.
Flexibility to travel across the UK and stay overnight when required.
Desirable experience:
An electrical or electronic engineering apprenticeship or equivalent qualification.
HNC/HND or NVQ Level 3 in Electrical/Electronic Engineering.
Siemens STEP 7 or TIA Portal PLC knowledge.
Experience with 5-axis CNC machinery, machine calibration or laser alignment.
Knowledge of Profibus, Profinet or Ethernet/IP industrial networks.
Experience with robotics, automation or machine tool OEMs.
The Equipment
You will support a variety of CNC machinery, including machining centres, milling machines, CNC lathes, 5-axis machines, grinding machines, tool changers and associated peripheral systems.
What''s on Offer?
Competitive salary.
Company vehicle.
Overtime opportunities.
Company pension scheme.
Private healthcare.
Company bonus scheme.
Manufacturer training and professional development.
Laptop, mobile phone, tools and specialist diagnostic equipment.
Weekly expenses covered.
Hotel and fuel cards.
Interested?
If you are an experienced CNC Electrical Field Service Engineer looking for a varied role with excellent technical development opportunities, we would be keen to hear from you.
Apply today to find out more about this opportunity. All enquiries will be treated confidentially.