Technical Support Engineer – Electrical & Controls in Rushden
Posted by ACS Staffing Solutions
£35,000 – £45,000 a year
Rushden · Permanent
Rushden | £35,000–£45,000 | Full-Time | Permanent
Can you read a wiring diagram, diagnose a fault and work out the solution?
We're working with a growing technical services business looking for a technically minded Technical Support Engineer to join its team in Rushden.
This is an excellent opportunity for an engineer with a strong understanding of electrical and mechanical systems who enjoys fault-finding, interpreting technical drawings and helping others resolve complex engineering problems.
Working from the head office, you'll provide technical support to customers and field engineers, using your engineering knowledge to diagnose faults, identify components and determine the best solutions – without spending every day travelling to site.
What you'll be doing
- Providing technical support and troubleshooting advice to customers and field engineers over the phone.
- Reading and interpreting electrical wiring diagrams, circuit diagrams and technical schematics to help identify faults and determine solutions.
- Diagnosing electrical, mechanical and controls-related issues across technical equipment and systems.
- Identifying electrical components, replacement parts, tooling and equipment required to complete repairs.
- Guiding field engineers through fault-finding procedures and technical repairs.
- Reviewing technical information to help establish the root cause of equipment faults.
- Recording, updating and progressing technical jobs using internal systems.
- Working closely with customer service and engineering teams to ensure issues are resolved efficiently.
- Helping to minimise downtime and improve the overall customer experience.
- An engineering background in electrical, mechanical, electromechanical, controls or a related discipline.
- Confident reading and interpreting wiring diagrams, electrical schematics and technical drawings.
- Strong fault-finding and diagnostic skills, with the ability to identify components and understand how systems operate.
- A good understanding of electrical systems, ideally alongside mechanical and controls knowledge.
- Experience supporting engineers, diagnosing equipment faults or providing technical assistance.
- Confident communication skills and the ability to explain technical issues clearly to customers and colleagues.
- Good IT skills and the ability to manage technical information using internal systems.
- A proactive, analytical approach with a genuine passion for problem-solving.
- Based within a commutable distance of Rushden.
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