Venatu
Job title:
Field Service Engineer
Company
Venatu
Job description
Field Service TechnicianUK based with International TravelSalary Circa £53kField Service TechnicianAre you an experienced Field Service Technician with a proven track record in programming, teaching, and troubleshooting equipment incorporating robotics and robotic arm installations from suppliers such as KuKa, Fanuc, Yaskawa, and ABB?Benefits
- Salary Circa £53k per annum
- Extensive Travel- fully expensed
- Pension
- 33 days annual leave
Key Responsibilities of Field Service Technician:
- Programming and troubleshooting robotic machinery and line control systems.
- Expertise with Allen-Bradley (ControlLogix, PLC5, SLC500) and/or Siemens S7 PLCs, PanelView Plus HMIs, Industrial Communication Networks (Ethernet IP, ASI, Profibus), Indramat Servo Drives (Indra Drive, CS).
- Understanding and analysing advanced machine motion and operation controls.
- Advanced knowledge of VFD functions, operations, and programming.
- Proficient in reading and troubleshooting pneumatic and electrical schematics.
- Providing site start-up support of integrated packaging equipment for the consumer products industry.
- Working in customers’ manufacturing facilities worldwide and onsite at our UK base on the design, build, and testing of equipment prior to shipment.
- Extensive travel and substantial physical activities including lifting, climbing, twisting, and kneeling.
Responsibilities of Field Service Technician:
- Promote and support teamwork across the company, adhering to company policies and values.
- Perform checks and troubleshoot system wiring.
- Conduct site surveys and participate in technical meetings at customer sites.
- Program robots, PLCs (including safety), and HMIs – Siemens, Rockwell, and others.
- Update project documentation with as-built information post-intervention.
- Sign off equipment and projects as complete, confirming they are fit for purpose.
- Start up, commission, and fault find equipment on customer sites, providing remote support as required.
- Supervise contractors working under the company’s scope of work.
- Provide training to customer operations and maintenance staff.
- Ensure the latest version of equipment software is uploaded and identified on the company network.
- Complete assigned tasks within agreed timelines and in a cost-effective manner.
- Comply with Health & Safety regulations and company policies.
- Be prepared to travel nationally and internationally, sometimes at short notice.
- Work flexible hours, including evenings and weekends as required.
- Attend training courses to support duties and development, which may require travel within the UK or overseas.
Minimum Qualifications & Experience:
- Experienced in Robotic & Automation Systems, ideally in the packaging industry.
- Education in a relevant engineering discipline to HNC / HND qualification.
- Beneficial experience in software design and Rockwell / Siemens PLC, motion, and servo control systems.
- Excellent interpersonal and time management skills.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office packages such as Excel, Word, and Outlook.
- Ability to convert verbal, written, and other media-based information into project documentation.
- Strong organisational skills to manage multiple project responsibilities.
- Self-starter with a flexible ‘can do’ attitude.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
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Expected salary
£50000 – 55000 per year
Location
Doncaster
Job date
Tue, 30 Jul 2024 04:05:27 GMT
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