Electrical Field Service Engineer

Position: Electrical Field Service Engineer x2

Location: 1x Covering Yorkshire | 1x Covering Manchester/ Lancashire

Salary: c.£45k basic + Overtime + Performance Bonus + Car

The Company: CNC Machine Tools Distributor

The Role:
• To install, commission, maintain, troubleshoot, and repair CNC machine tools and associated electrical/control systems at customer sites.
• The role requires strong electrical and electronic engineering expertise with extensive knowledge of CNC control systems including Heidenhain, Siemens, and Fanuc.
• The engineer will support customers by minimising machine downtime and delivering high-quality technical service.
• Install and commission CNC machine tools and automation equipment.
• Diagnose and repair electrical, electronic, and CNC control faults.
• Carry out preventative maintenance and scheduled servicing.
• Fault-find on CNC systems, drives, motors, PLCs, and machine electrics.
• Troubleshoot Servo Drives, Spindle drives, Power supplies, I/O systems, Safety circuits, Encoders and feedback systems
• Interpret electrical schematics, ladder diagrams, and technical documentation.
• Carry out machine diagnostics using OEM software and service tools.
• Support PLC fault-finding and basic modifications where required.
• Backup and restore CNC parameters and machine data.
• Perform machine testing, calibration, and operational verification.
• Provide technical support and operator guidance to customers.
• Complete detailed service reports and maintenance documentation.
• Liaise with technical support, parts departments, and customers to resolve issues efficiently.
• Ensure all work complies with electrical safety standards and site regulations.

Requirements:
• Proven experience servicing CNC machine tools
• Strong electrical & electronic fault-finding skills
• Experience with Heidenhain, Fanuc & Siemens controls
• Ability to read and interpret electrical drawings and schematics.
• Ability to fault find AC and DC electrical issues, diagnose cabinet components and offer solutions / modifications.
• Apprentice-trained engineer or equivalent qualification
Only candidates based in UK and eligible to work in UK are allowed