Commissioning Engineer

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