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Application/Service Engineer
Rochester | Global Travel | Competitive Salary DOE
Company Car (EV) | 25 Days Holiday + Bank Holidays | Pension | Onsite Parking
Mon-Thurs: 08:00-17:00 | Fri: 08:00-14:00

Premier Recruitment Group are delighted to be working in partnership with a leading engineering company based in Rochester, who are looking to recruit an Application/Service Engineer to join their growing team.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a technically skilled engineer with experience in welding technologies within the semi-conductor industry. The successful candidate will play a vital role supporting production, providing technical expertise to both internal teams and customers, and travelling internationally to commission, install and support systems in the field.

Key Responsibilities:

Investigate and resolve technical issues, both in-house and on-site (UK & abroad)
Support service and quality teams in analysing field failures and identifying root causes
Assist in the commissioning and installation of complex systems
Deliver training to service and test personnel on new equipment
Create and maintain internal technical documentation and BOMs
Support sales with quotations and technical input
Conduct field trials and document test results and recommendations

Requirements:

Industry-relevant qualification
Fluent in technical English (spoken and written)
Free to travel globally without restrictions
Strong hands-on skills, including vacuum leak detection
Able to read and interpret technical drawings
Proven experience in laser and resistance welding for the semi-conductor sector
Sound knowledge of metallurgy and welding principles
Proficient with Microsoft Office and Excel

Benefits:

Competitive salary (dependent on experience)
Company car (Electric Vehicle)
25 days holiday + bank holidays
Auto-enrolment pension scheme
Onsite parking

To apply or for more information, please contact:
Kirsty Cutts - Senior Recruitment Consultant
Tel: (phone number removed)
Email:

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