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Graduate Field Service Engineer - Materials Testing

Mechatronic Capital Equipment - Republic of Ireland

Candidate Location: Cork, Waterford, Limerick, Kilkenny

€35,000 - €40,000 Basic Salary + Company Van + Credit Card + Allowance for Lunch and Dinner + Training & Progression Paths

Do you have an engineering background / degree in a mechatronics, electrical/electronic or materials science discipline?
Have you ever thought about being a field-based service and calibration engineer on a range of destructive materials testing instrumentation and test rigs?If yes, this is the ideal position for you. If you've got a full driver's licence, a strong engineering understanding and enjoy the thought of being customer facing then read on and apply.

The Company recruiting for the Graduate Field Service Engineer:

This forward-thinking and growing company is a true recognisable force across 20+ different engineering sectors and disciplines
Being established for over 150 years, they pride themselves on the quality of their equipment and service offering.
You have a rare opportunity to join this technologically advanced business as they look to expand their engineering team.
In return for your experience, they can offer a very rewarding career and benefits package.The Role of Graduate Field Service Engineer:

You'll be field based, covering a territory and visiting customer sites on a daily basis
You will be responsible for the service, maintenance, and repair of this mechatronics biased testing equipment and instrumentation.
You will be working within a variety of appealing manufacturing sectors including the aerospace, automotive, and medical industries, amongst others.
You will play an important role in ensuring the equipment is correctly calibrated and always maintained to UKAS / INAB / ASTM standards.
Fantastic training and progression opportunities
You should be calibrating systems within 3 months and UKAS / INAB certified within 6 months
The field-based nature of the role will require nights away from home.The Candidate for the Graduate Field Service Engineer:

Familiar with electrical and mechanical engineering principles.
A background in materials science, mechatronics, or electronic/electrical engineering is highly desirable.
Previous successful hires have also come from an engineering discipline from the Armed Forces
Knowledge of Charpy, IZOD, Impact Testing, and ISO 148-1 is of distinct interest.
Hydraulic knowledge in addition to electrical would be of significant interest
Strong IT skills and have good attention to detail
Hold a full valid driving licence and passport
Have right to work in the Republic of Ireland as sponsorship can't be provided.The Package for the Graduate Field Service Engineer:

€35,000 - €40,000 Basic Salary, D.O.E
(Depending on starting salary) Pay rise achieving personal UKAS / INAB certification (~6 months)
€6.76 daily lunch allowance when in field
€30 meal allowance if away
Expensed company van or reimbursed business miles
Enhanced sick pay (75 days full pay)
On-going manufacturers training
Tools, mobile, laptop
Pension & Health plan
25 days holiday plus bank holidaysPlease apply for this job online if you are interested and feel you fit the above criteria.

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