Machine Control Installation Engineer in Eaton Socon - CV-Library

SCCS Survey equipment is currently looking for a Machine Control Installation Engineer to come and join our team. This role will be field based with Extensive UK travel with frequent overnight stays. Ideal candidates will live close to Whitchurch or Cambridgeshire. You will join us on a full-time, permanent basis. In return, you will receive a competitive salary of £30,000 to £40,000 dependant on experience.

SCCS are Leica Geosystems main UK dealer and part of the Hexagon group. We are a progressive company supplying survey solutions to civil engineering, construction and land surveying industries. We specialise in bringing innovative technology to market including the most advanced GNSS, mobile mapping, 3D laser scanners, UAV’S and total station solutions available to geospatial professionals.

About the Machine Control Installation Engineer role:

As our Machine Control Installation Engineer you will install all Leica Machine Control solutions onto construction machinery.

This is a field-based role requiring self-initiative and good time management with ability to work in a challenging environment.

Key responsibilities as our Machine Control Installation Engineer will include:

Installation, calibration and setup of all Leica Machine Control products

Testing, troubleshooting and support of all Leica machine control systems

Basic system training delivery to new operators after installation

Technical field support as required

Provide assistance and 2nd line support to distribution partners for installations

To document and generate reports as per the QA system and procedures for all technical events and issues

Develop a thorough understanding of all Machine Control products and related positioning sensors within the product basket

To fully understand and implement company policies which affect work

To maintain and keep up to date with all new sensor developments and software/ firmware releases as provided by product managers and communications from factory

Other duties as assigned

In addition to your role it is expected that you:

Protect and develop the Leica Machine Control image, approaching all installations in a positive and effective manner

Must be able to work well within a team environment

The ability to perform all duties in a positive and professional manner and uphold the Leica brand

Communicate different levels of technical knowledge to varying levels of understanding in a simple and coherent manner

Confidence to work under own initiative and display good time management.

What we’re looking for in our Machine Control Installation Engineer:

Industry led qualification or work experience equivalent

Auto electrical training coupled with construction machinery knowledge desirable, but not essential

Working knowledge of hydraulic control systems and electrical systems including CAN bus on mechanical systems advantageous, but not essential

Welding, fabrication and engineering abilities advantageous

Ability to understand technical or mechanical issues related to construction machinery

Ability to operate well under severe technical and time pressures 

A strong aptitude to technology and associated software developments. 

A knowledge of Survey/Construction instruments(GPS, TPS, Laser, etc - preferable, but not essential)

A working knowledge of UK construction terminology and practices

CPCS and CSCS plant moving credentials advantageous

A clean UK driving licence preferred

To join us as our Machine Control Installation Engineer please click ‘apply’ today – we’d love to hear from you