Senior Electromechanical Technician (Automation)

Location: Newcastle Upon Tyne, United Kingdom

Salary: £40,000–£50,000 per year, depending on experience, plus benefits.

Company

hirify.global is supporting an engineering business that designs and manufactures automated machinery and complex electromechanical equipment for high-tech industries.

What you will do

• Build and assemble complex electromechanical and automated systems.
• Complete electrical wiring, control-panel installation, and system integration.
• Test, commission, install, and troubleshoot bespoke machinery.
• Diagnose and resolve electrical and mechanical faults.
• Interpret engineering drawings, wiring schematics, and technical documentation.
• Collaborate with design, controls, and project engineering teams while supporting workshop improvements and junior technicians.

Requirements

• Senior experience in electromechanical assembly, machine building, or automation environments.
• Practical knowledge of electrical wiring, control panels, sensors, motors, and drives.
• Ability to read electrical schematics and engineering drawings.
• Experience with fault finding and troubleshooting complex equipment.
• Experience with machine commissioning, testing, or installation.
• Experience working with bespoke machinery, robotics, special-purpose equipment, or advanced manufacturing systems.

Nice to have

• Experience with pneumatic and hydraulic systems.

Culture & Benefits

• Work on bespoke automation solutions and complex electromechanical equipment.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary design, controls, and project engineering teams.
• Support continuous improvement across the workshop.
• Benefits are included in addition to the salary.