An Electronic Support Engineer with an understanding of Electrical Motion Control and Actuators will get involved with setting up and programming PLC’s, motor drivers and industrial communications as well as performing fault diagnosis, delivering training and providing product support. 

About the Company: You’ll join the European Technical Centre of a Japanese Technology Company providing innovative customised automation and pneumatic manufacturing solutions to a wide range of industries from robotics and automotive to life science and Industrial communications. Working with sustainability at the forefront, the company delivers solutions which are both innovative and futureproof.

To be part of the team the Electronic Support Engineer should possess the following:

• HND or Degree in an Engineering discipline such as Electronics or Mechatronics.
• 1+ Years’ industrial design / support / testing experience.
• Knowledge of various electronic applications such as Electric Motion Control for industrial applications.
• Excellent written, verbal and presentation skills.
• Some knowledge of PLC’s and ladder or Structured Text programming.
• An appreciation of industrial communications protocols such as EtherNet IP, PROFINET and/or IO-Link.
• Full driving licence and Passport holder.

The role:  The successful Electronic Support Engineer will answer technical questions, assist with customer applications and perform fault diagnosis for a range of products including motion control and/or actuators. You’ll also set up and programme PLC’s. motor drivers and industrial communications, thriving on challenges and possessing confidence to work within a customer / people facing role. You’ll get to create and deliver training courses as well as creating operating manuals. Occasional travel to Europe will be part of the role.

Remuneration includes: A competitive salary will be offered with numerous benefits including a good Pension Scheme, Private Medical Insurance, Retail Discounts, Ongoing Training, 25 days holiday (and chance to trade holiday), Life Assurance and Income protection. This is an office based role with occasional travel.

Applicants must be UK residents with full eligibility to work without sponsorship.