Technical Support Engineer

Technical Support Engineer

Milton Keynes | Up to £47,000 | 25 Days Holiday + Private Medical + Excellent Career Development

Ever been the person everyone turns to when the automation system won't communicate?

We're recruiting for a Technical Support Engineer to join a global engineering business at the forefront of industrial automation technology.

This is an opportunity to become the technical expert for a market-leading range of automation products, supporting customers and colleagues across Europe with PLC integration, industrial networks, fault finding, testing and technical problem solving.

If you enjoy diagnosing issues, working with automation technology and helping customers find solutions, this could be the role for you.

What You'll Be Doing

Providing technical support to teams across Europe
Supporting customers with the integration of automation products into PLC and control systems
Diagnosing product, electrical and communication faults
Setting up, programming and testing PLC-based automation systems
Working with industrial communication networks and fieldbus technologies
Recreating customer issues within a test environment to identify root causes
Testing and validating new and existing automation products
Producing technical reports, user guides and engineering documentation
Delivering technical training sessions to customers and internal teams
Supporting technical meetings, customer visits and industry exhibitions across Europe

What We're Looking For

Automation Engineer, Controls Engineer, PLC Engineer, Applications Engineer, Technical Support Engineer or similar
Understanding of PLC programming, ideally Ladder Logic or Structured Text
Knowledge of industrial automation systems and communication networks
Strong troubleshooting and fault-finding abilities

Qualifications

HNC, HND or Degree in Electrical Engineering, Automation, Controls, Mechatronics or a related engineering discipline
Candidates with approximately 1 year's industry experience are encouraged to apply

What's In It For You?

Salary up to £47,000
Monday-Friday days role
25 days holiday
Holiday purchase scheme
Private medical insurance
Pension scheme (5% employer contribution)
Cycle to Work scheme
Car leasing scheme
Employee Assistance Programme
Retail and technology discounts
Ongoing technical training and development
Exposure to customers and automation systems across Europe
Long-term career progression opportunities

Why Apply?

This is a rare opportunity to join an internationally recognised engineering manufacturer that continues to invest heavily in automation technology and innovation. You'll become a key technical specialist, working with cutting-edge PLC and industrial communication systems while supporting customers across Europe. Whether your background is in controls, automation, commissioning or technical support, this role offers an excellent pathway to develop your expertise and progress your career within a global engineering business.

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If you are interested in this position please click 'apply'.

Hunter Selection Limited is a recruitment consultancy with offices UK wide, specialising in permanent & contract roles within Engineering & Manufacturing, IT & Digital, Science & Technology and Service & Sales sectors.

Please note as we receive a high level of applications we can only respond to applicants whose skills & qualifications are suitable for this position. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010.

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Technical Support Engineer

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