Installation and Commissioning Engineer - Mechanical Machine Build
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- Meridian Business Park, GB
- GB
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- 2 locations, Engineering, Manufacturing & Construction, On-site, Mid, Full time
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- 2 active jobs
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- English
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With over 100 years of engineering excellence, Ridgway Machines is a world-leading manufacturer of precision taping and winding machines for the electrical, energy, and oil & gas industries. Recently acquired by Tokamak Energy to accelerate superconducting technology, we're involved in some of the world's most exciting engineering projects—including ITER's Fusion Power Plant and CERN's Large Hadron Collider.
From innovative designs to global customer support, we deliver expert solutions for clients worldwide. Based at Meridian Business Park in Leicester, we're a skilled team of specialist engineers working at the cutting edge of power generation machinery.
Build, test and bring machines to life — in the UK and across the world
We’re looking for an Installation & Commissioning Engineer to join a specialist engineering business, working on bespoke machinery from build through to customer handover. This is a predominantly factory-based role (approx. 75%), with regular opportunities to travel and commission machines on-site.
Factory-Based Responsibilities (Approx. 75%)
- Carry out QA checks on sub-assemblies, machines, and production lines
- Test and validate machinery against specifications
- Conduct Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT) with customers
- Prepare QA and inspection documentation
- Decommission machines ready for shipping
- Support customer queries and after-sales issues
- Deliver machine demonstrations and trials
Site Responsibilities
- Install and commission machinery at customer sites
- Set up, align, and integrate machines
- Perform on-site fault finding and troubleshooting
- Train customers on machine operation
- Ensure compliance with safety standards
Travel Requirements
Typically one trip per month of either;
- 1–2 days (UK/Europe)
- 1 week (Europe or further afield)
- 2–3 weeks (long haul)
- Occasional longer trips (up to 5–6 weeks). All travel and expenses covered.