Field Service Engineer
Summary :
The role is a high-quality, conscientious Technical Services Engineer supporting the Technical Team and helping develop the expanding Service Department. The candidate must be flexible and meticulous in approach to service, with an in-depth understanding of the service sector.
Essential Functions :
To work effectively as a Field Service Engineer, the candidate is expected to :
- Be a team player, able to work under pressure to meet demanding, multi-discipline targets, with advanced problem-solving skills across multiple vendors, understanding their setup and operation specific to MTS products, and willing to work outside normal hours.
- Technical Support : Provide remote support via telephone and remote software to diagnose problems, identify user issues, monitor systems, and perform configuration changes.
- Field Service : Visit sites for planned preventative maintenance, corrective maintenance after machine failures, installation of new equipment, and upgrades.
- Spare Parts Management : Maintain in-country spare parts inventory, restock after use, ensure appropriate stock levels, and conduct stock taking as required.
- Refurbishment : Support sub-assembly refurbishment to improve service costs and preventive maintenance outcomes.
Required Knowledge and Skills :
The responsibilities are highly specialized, covering many disciplines. The successful candidate will have :
Electrical / Electronic : Experience with industrial and domestic wiring, ability to interpret electrical and electronic schematics from multiple vendors, fault finding to component level.Mechanical : Ability to understand mechanical drawings, suggest improvements, use hand tools, and handle equipment for installing large, delicate machinery.Computer & IT Skills : Proficiency with Microsoft Office, understanding of databases, PC hardware, networking, and remote system configuration.Field Service Processes : Stock control, procurement, technical report writing, and understanding quality procedures.Health & Safety : Conduct risk assessments, identify safety issues, propose solutions, and understand current legislation.Relevant higher-level qualification in Electronic / Electrical Engineering.Prior relevant Field Service experience.Work Conditions :
Working hours are Monday to Friday, with occasional weekend work.The role requires lifting assemblies weighing up to 25kg regularly, and occasionally heavier objects with assistance.J-18808-Ljbffr