Controls Commissioning Engineer in Beccles, Suffolk

Controls Commissioning Engineer

We are looking for a Controls Commissioning Engineer who will form part of a dedicated team whose primary focus is to transition our automated equipment from completion of build through to customer inspection and sign-off. The commissioning phase can often present a variety of challenges that are especially prevalent when building bespoke equipment to satisfy our diverse customer base. To overcome these often unique challenges, our commissioning team is well-versed in a variety of skills, and they work collaboratively to find the solutions necessary to bring about the successful completion of the project.

Responsibilities

-Programme and modify control systems using PLC's, Servo drives, Robots, and other specialised controllers specific to customer requirements.

-Troubleshoot & adjust mechanical, electrical, pneumatic and controls equipment.

-Fault finding and operational assessment of mechanisms, both in isolation and in complex form.

-Modifying systems through electrical, mechanical, pneumatic, or software means to enhance performance.

-Identify opportunities to improve a system with a view to presenting these to other team members.

-Perform tests, using structured processes, to build a defined understanding of a mechanism's limitations.

-Record test results in a suitable manner such that they can be used to support the necessity/direction of further work.

-Ensure records of all modifications are documented correctly.

-Provide proactive feedback to the project team to enable the project progress to be determined.

-Participate in internal design reviews on existing or potential projects.

-You may be required to attend and work at customer premises throughout the UK and overseas.

Requirements

-Relevant vocational training or completion of a recognised apprenticeship in electrical and or mechanical discipline.

-Experience programming Programmable Logic controllers (PLC), and Human Machine Interfaces (HMI) using software such as Allen Bradley, Mitsubishi, Festo, Codesys, Siemens.

-Knowledge of setting up Servos, VFD's, Remote I/O, Ethernet and Profibus networks.

-Proven electrical, pneumatic, or mechanical experience within the automation industry.

-Ability to follow electrical and pneumatic schematic diagrams and drawings.

-Knowledge of 6 Axis Robot systems is preferred.

-Excellent critical thinking and problem-solving ability.

-The ability to work on your own initiative from an outline brief.

-Ability to work under pressure to meet deadlines.

-Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

-Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office tools

General Requirements

-Identify and understand the internal customer's requirements.

-All-round proficiency in communication.

-Maintaining a clean paper-free working environment.

-Keeping up to date with company procedures and news.

-Understanding and working with the company's core values.

-Compliance with security procedures and health & safety.

Proactive Global is committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer.
Proactive Global is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.