05 Jun 2025

How to Become a Technical Services Manager – Electrical & Electronic Engineering Careers

From rescuing stalled production lines to designing new automation systems, Technical Services Manager Adam turns electrical theory into real-world results. See how curiosity, attention to detail and hands-on projects can take you from hobbyist to hero and why qualifications matter less than problem-solving drive in today’s high-tech engineering maintenance careers.

Adam is Technical Services Manager at Weston Drives, an AEMT member firm that repairs and optimises electro-mechanical equipment for industry. Whether fault-finding HMIs and inverter drives during middle-of-the-night call-outs or planning long-term automation projects, he combines rapid-fire troubleshooting with methodical project management. The role demands keen attention to safety and detail, yet rewards practitioners with the “hero” feeling of reviving a stopped production line in minutes. Adam’s path shows that practical curiosity, home-grown projects and a willingness to learn on the job often count for more than formal qualifications—opening a well-paid, future-proof career in engineering maintenance.

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