Field Service Engineer - Automation Equipment

At Quaker Houghton, we are experts in the development, production and application of industrial process fluids, lubricants and coatings for the manufacturing industry. We have been an integral part in the growth of the world’s largest industrial and manufacturing companies from aerospace and automotive to primary metal and energy. Today, we have a global presence, with our corporate headquarters located in Conshohocken, PA. Quaker Houghton is a global publicly traded company with a unique collaborative culture that supports career growth for its colleagues and offers competitive compensation and benefit programs.

You will be part of the Global Fluid Intelligence team, as the Equipment Service Engineer, you will work across our European client base installing, maintaining and servicing Quaker Houghton equipment. QH FLUID INTELLIGENCE™ is a fully digital and automated solution that provides real-time monitoring and control of fluid performance and cost that enhances our customers' production and sustainability by driving down waste, risk, and total cost of ownership.

What will you do?

• Survey customer site in advance of equipment supply and installation.
• Undertake all aspects of equipment installation and commissioning.
• Scheduled servicing of manual and automated plant at our client sites including cleaning, inspection and testing as per our standard procedures.
• Complete detailed audits of plant/machines at client sites, detailing faults and requirements for repairs.
• Installation, repairs and maintenance of manual and automated plant at our client sites.
• Generate/specify detailed material list for service, maintenance and installation works.
• Completion of detailed service reports and job-related documentation.
• Promote company and services, to the client when on-site and during correspondence when working with/at the client location.
• Demonstrate a personal commitment to Quality, Health, Safety and the Environment. Apply where appropriate Clients, Quality, Health, Safety, Environment Policy and Management Systems.
• Provide training and knowledge sharing with team members and clients.
• Other duties that may be requested in association with the company’s business.
• Travelling 70% annually to customer manufacturing locations within EMEA mainly.

What are we looking for?

Education: Mechanical/Electrical qualified engineer, preference being mechanically biased

Experience: At least 4 years in a similar role as a customer facing service engineer role.

Technical skills:

• Proficiency and experience in pneumatics, heating, cooling, control systems pumping systems, process valves, instrumentation, steam heating system etc.
• Experience installing capital equipment products
• Familiar in working with PLC’s, HMI and SCADA systems
• Ability to read and interpret pneumatic, electrical, mechanical and P & ID drawings

Location: Coventry area reasonable commuting distance. Willingness to travel overseas when required.

What's in it for you ?

• Pension scheme, Life assurance and bonus opportunities.
• 25 days paid time off + bank holidays.
• 2 days annual paid leave for volunteering.
• QH University: ongoing training platform for all levels.
• Wellbeing, Women Inclusion and other attractive DEI programs.
• Joining a leading brand in the market
• Opportunities for growth within a dynamic and evolving environment.

Who are we?

Quaker Houghton, we are a global leader in industrial process and mechanical engineering present in 40+ countries. We are continually improving and innovating so the world’s industrial manufacturers can stay ahead in a changing world. Throughout our 100+ locations, our engineers, chemists and industry experts partner with our customers to play a key role in helping them run even more efficiently, even more effectively, whatever comes next.

Our values: Live Safe, Exceed Customer Expectations, Drive Results, Embrace Diversity and Do Great Things Together.

Our core values embody who we are as a company, guide our decisions and inspire us. Our commitment to these values, in words and actions, builds a safer, stronger Quaker Houghton. They are the fundamental beliefs that guide our internal conduct and our relationship with the outside world.