Technical Support Engineer

It is an exciting time to join us here at Heraeus, as we are currently undergoing rapid expansion plans following the shift from component supplier to solutions provider.

We are looking to work with innovative, enquiring minds who are passionate about working with new applications, technology and markets. We are committed to developing in the following areas:

Market 

Advanced printing

Food

Transportation

Applications

Activation of composite

materials

Additive sintering

Disinfection and glueing

High speed curing

Printed electronics

Technologies

Digitalisation

Digital data analysis

Flash lamp systems

High energy power supplies and control

Lamp head assembly units

Joining us as a Technical Support Engineer you will be working as part of our clients Maintenance Engineering team, reporting into the Engineering Manager. This is a unique and newly created position providing an exciting opportunity that, when you are not providing support on site at Cambridge, will see you enjoy global travel supporting the install and commissioning our new technologies. Travel will initially be focussed in Europe for approximately 1 week of every month so flexibility is key for this position.

You will have the opportunity to work alongside a dedicated and highly skilled team of Engineers on site, developing your technical expertise in a start-up environment with the strength of a global organisation. This role is perfectly suited to Graduates that are wanting to work within a manufacturing environment and have ideals of making this role their own alongside an understanding and ability to troubleshoot and

test around PLC’s.

You will have the opportunity to support a team that designs solutions for industries including; advanced printing, food and transportation. Our applications are used in the activation of composite materials, additive sintering, disinfection and glueing.

As an Engineer working for Heraeus you will be given the freedom to use your theoretical and practical knowledge to carve a role for yourself whilst being given the autonomy to manage your own individual projects. You will be supported in your works as an Engineer but also given the freedom and opportunity to use your own initiative and shine in your own merit by bringing new ideas to the table.

By joining our team, you will benefit from the wealth of knowledge that the Technical Director holds, who has been with the organisation for over 20 years. We are proud to maintain excellent staff retention through offering career development and opportunities to consistently utilise your own ideas.

Technical Support Engineer

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Salary £25,000 - 30,000 + OTE 10% bonus

Benefits 4% matched pension, 4 x salary in life assurance, Permanent Health Insurance, 25 days holiday + 8 bank holidays

Location Cambridge Science Park, CB4

Closing date 30th August 2019

The role:

Test and troubleshoot new equipment and systems

Support the acceptance tests on-site and at customer installations

Supporting the install and commission the equipment at the customer sites

Provide input to the design and manufacturing expertise of the team

Investigate equipment, techniques, materials and hardware for new products

Give technical customer support where required

Project manage specific small projects

Global travel will be required

What we are looking for:

Technical Degree/HNC or similar experience in electrical/controls engineering

Knowledge/training or experience in testing and understanding of PLC’s

Confident in front of the customer

Practical knowledge of standard manufacturing and engineering processes

Good communication skills – able to work across team/across functions

Strong organisational and problem-solving skills

Excellent attention to detail

On our wish list:

Experience in an Electrical/Controls Engineering role

Experience in PLC programming such as Siemens S7

Any SCADA or HMI knowledge would be highly beneficial

Experience in any of the following technologies would be advantageous - plastics, polymer, Composites, printed electronics, thin film coatings or display industry

Heraeus Noblelight UK Headquarters is located on the Cambridge Science Park, a hub for science and technology. There is ample free parking for employees on-site. The postcode for SAT NAV is CB4 0GQ. There will be a requirement for this role to travel to client sites, trade shows and exhibitions – for any travel hire vehicles will be provided and trips will be fully expensed.

To apply

Please submit your CV to hnl.jobs@heraeus.com

We are always on the lookout for talented individuals to join our team

Heraeus Noblelight welcome speculative enquiries from individuals looking to further their careers.

We are particularly interested if you understand electrical control systems, hold an interest in PLC programming and a background in design then we would encourage you to get in touch with us to enquire further about the roles we have available. Please submit your CV to hnl.jobs@heraeus.com