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Commissioning Engineer

Job Posted: 16 days ago

Salary: £ 40,000 - 60,000 / Annum
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Laindon, Essex

Expire in: 12 days

Job Description

Commissioning Engineer

Location: Essex
Salary: £40,000 - £60,000 + Benefits
Job Type: Permanent

The Opportunity

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Commissioning Engineer to join a leading engineering business specialising in bespoke automation and special purpose machinery.

Working within the Automation team, you'll play a key role in delivering complex automation projects through in-house and on-site commissioning, system validation and customer support. This is a varied, hands-on role offering the opportunity to work with the latest PLC, HMI, SCADA and drive technologies across a wide range of industries.

Key Responsibilities

  * Commission automated machinery and control systems both in-house and at customer sites.

  * Power up new automation systems and complete I/O testing.

  * Test, validate and troubleshoot PLC software, HMIs, SCADA systems and industrial networks.

  * Carry out Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT) and Site Acceptance Testing (SAT).

  * Configure and commission variable speed drives, servo systems and ancillary equipment.

  * Integrate vision systems and production line automation equipment.

  * Support machine installation, commissioning and customer handover.

  * Supervise and support electrical and instrumentation technicians during commissioning activities.

  * Carry out electrical fault finding and panel troubleshooting.

  * Provide technical support and aftersales assistance to customers.

  * Work closely with Project Managers, Automation Engineers and Electrical Engineers to ensure successful project delivery.

  * Travel within the UK and internationally to support customer installations and commissioning.

About You

  * Formal Electrical or Automation Engineering qualification (Apprenticeship, HNC, HND or Degree).

  * Minimum of 2 years' commissioning experience within industrial automation.

  * Strong PLC commissioning and fault-finding experience using Siemens TIA Portal, Omron or Allen-Bradley.

  * Experience commissioning HMI and SCADA systems, including WinCC or similar platforms.

  * Knowledge of VFDs and servo drives, including Siemens and Schneider/Altivar.

  * Good understanding of industrial communication networks such as Profinet and EtherNet/IP.

  * Experience commissioning automated machinery or production lines.

  * Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics.

  * Excellent fault-finding, communication and problem-solving skills.

  * Flexible to travel and work away from home when required.

What's on Offer

  * £40,000 - £60,000 basic salary.

  * Permanent position with a growing engineering business.

  * Opportunity to work on cutting-edge automation and special purpose machinery.

  * UK and international travel opportunities.

  * Ongoing technical training and career progression.

  * Comprehensive benefits package

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