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Electrical Field Service Engineer - CNC Machine Tools
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. xgikmsk
- A full UK driving licence.
- Flexibili Please click on the apply button to read the full job description
Electrical CNC Service Engineer in Maidstone employer: CV Technical
Join a dynamic and well-established specialist equipment business in Rugby, where you will thrive in a supportive work culture that values hands-on expertise and encourages professional growth. With competitive pay and a Monday to Friday schedule, this role offers the perfect balance of technical involvement and leadership opportunities, making it an excellent choice for those seeking meaningful and rewarding employment.
