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.