We are partnering with an innovative Scottish technology business that develops advanced industrial monitoring and edge-AI solutions for customers across a range of industrial and manufacturing environments.

Combining sensor technology, embedded systems, engineering expertise and data-driven insights, the company is helping organisations better understand the condition and performance of critical assets through next-generation monitoring technology.

Following continued growth and increasing customer demand, they are seeking a hands-on Product Development & Installation Technician to support the development, testing, deployment and maintenance of their solutions across the UK.

This is an opportunity to join a growing business at an exciting stage of its journey, where you willl have genuine input into product development and play a key role in customer deployments.

The Role

This is a highly varied position combining elements of:

Industrial instrumentation
Electrical and mechanical systems
Sensor installation and commissioning
Fault finding and diagnostics
Industrial networking and connectivity
Product testing and development
Customer-facing field deployments

Working closely with engineers and product specialists, you will help build, configure, test and deploy monitoring solutions both in-house and at customer sites throughout the UK.

Key Responsibilities

Product Development & Testing

Build and configure test rigs and demonstration systems
Assist with prototype development and product improvements
Assemble electrical and mechanical components
Prepare equipment for customer deployments
Support testing and validation activities

Installation & Commissioning

Install sensors and monitoring equipment on industrial assets
Commission systems and verify operational performance
Route, terminate and label cabling to a high standard
Configure hardware and peripheral devices
Conduct installation testing and documentation

Fault Finding & Diagnostics

Troubleshoot electrical, mechanical and connected systems
Diagnose faults with sensors, communications hardware and field devices
Investigate connectivity and signal-flow issues
Support root-cause analysis and corrective actions

Customer Deployments

Travel to customer sites across the UK
Carry out installations and commissioning activities
Provide technical support during deployments
Build strong relationships with customers through professional service delivery

Skills & Experience

Essential

Hands-on experience with machinery, electromechanical equipment, industrial maintenance, installation, instrumentation or a comparable practical technical environment.
Confidence using appropriate hand tools, power tools and basic test equipment safely.
A working understanding of mechanical and electrical systems and how their components interact.
Ability to identify common monitoring sensor types, understand what they measure, and fit and connect them correctly.
Practical competence in component mounting, basic fitting, sensor wiring, cable routing and tidy, labelled workmanship.
Working knowledge of PCs, basic networking and IT systems, with the ability to learn industrial-PC configuration.
Understanding of signal flow and systematic fault diagnosis across physical equipment and connected systems.
Ability to follow drawings, wiring diagrams, equipment manuals and technical instructions.
Clear communication, accurate record-keeping and constructive working relationships with customers and colleagues.
Sound safety judgement, including knowing when to call in a specialist.
Ability to commute reliably to our workshop, a valid driving licence and willingness to undertake nationwide travel and overnight stays.

Qualifications and experience level

Practical or vocational experience is preferred over a degree. An engineering apprenticeship, relevant vocational qualification or equivalent hands-on experience would be suitable. Around two years of relevant experience is enough if you can show practical ability, judgement and readiness to learn. This is a guide, not a rigid minimum: the quality and relevance of your experience matter more than time served. A degree is not required.

Desirable

Vibration monitoring, accelerometers, temperature sensors or other condition-monitoring equipment.
Industrial PCs, input/output terminals, data-acquisition systems or edge-computing equipment.
Beckhoff, Siemens, Trend and Schneider (or similar) industrial automation platforms.
Industrial communications such as Modbus or MQTT.
Basic Linux knowledge or configuration of Windows-based industrial systems.
Commissioning, customer-site installations or technical demonstrations.
Test-rig maintenance, recording test conditions or structured validation work.
Relevant electrical, machinery-safety or site-working training.

You do not need experience of every platform. They will train you on their own systems, with support from the development team.

Ideal Backgrounds

We would be particularly interested in speaking with candidates currently working as:

Instrumentation Technician
Instrument Technician
Field Service Engineer
Industrial Maintenance Technician
Electrical Maintenance Engineer
Reliability Technician
Condition Monitoring Engineer
Commissioning Engineer
Controls Technician
Automation Technician
Mechatronics Technician
Industrial Systems Technician

What We are Looking For

The successful candidate will be:

Hands-on and practical
Comfortable working independently
Naturally curious and solutions-focused
Confident interacting with customers
Motivated by solving real-world engineering challenges
Excited by the opportunity to work within a growing technology business
Keen to contribute ideas and help improve products and processes

What's on Offer?

Competitive salary DOE
Exposure to cutting-edge industrial monitoring and AI technologies
Opportunity to influence product development
Varied role combining workshop, development and field-based activities
Significant scope for career development as the business grows
Collaborative and supportive working environment

If you're a hands-on engineer or technician who enjoys solving technical problems, working with innovative technology and seeing the direct impact of your work, please get in touch.