My client is searching for a skilled Field Test and Service Engineer. This position IS based out of Kingswinford and will requrie extensive travel throughout Europe and the globe using your machine installation and trouble shooting skills with state of the art joining and welding equipment. You will be able to travel up to 30-50% of the time, (although for short periods of time, this could be higher)

Responsibilities:

* Communicate with customers in a professional and knowledgeable manner

* Travel requirements throughout Europe as well as worldwide to install and repair machines, must be able to work without supervision.

* Dismantle defective machines and install new or repaired parts, following specifications and drawings, using precision measuring instruments and hand tools.

* Work closely with customer to diagnose and repair machines

* Install and repair electrical apparatus, such as wiring and electrical/electronic components of machines

* Install machinery and equipment according to drawings and other specifications.

* Lay out, assemble, install and maintain hydraulic and pneumatic equipment, and repair/replace gauges, valves, pressure regulators and related components.

* Install, program or repair automated machinery and equipment, such as flash turn off, programmable controllers, conveyors, robots, etc.

* Apply trouble shooting expertise utilizing visual inspection, listening for unusual sounds to determine machine malfunctions as well as discussing machine operation and variation with customer personnel.

Required Skills and Competencies

* Exceptional verbal and written communication skills.

* Mechanical and Electrical System proficiency

* Demonstrated ability to effectively troubleshoot and anticipate results.

* Ability to independently navigate foreign airports and countries with comfort.

* Proven ability to work without supervision.

* Must conduct oneself with the highest level of professional and ethical standards

Required Education and/or Experience:

* 1Higher National Certificate or equivalent

* Experience with Hydraulic & Pneumatic circuits