Commissioning Engineer

Commissioning Engineer – East Lancashire – Permanent – £40-45k basic – Forecasted £70-80k total when overtime/uplifts factored in - 4 day working week +++Bespoke machinery, strong overtime potential, structured travel, varied projects+++ Samuel Frank is recruiting for a Commissioning Engineer to join an East Lancashire based machine builder. The successful Commissioning Engineer will focus on electrical controls, fault finding and getting machines up and running both in-house and on customer sites. Key aspects of the Commissioning Engineer role include; * Commissioning Engineer will carry out electrical fault finding, working through test procedures and getting machines operational * Set up drives and motors, ensuring systems are running correctly and safely * Modify and interrogate PLC code, typically Siemens based systems * Support FAT and SAT activities and ensure machines meet performance criteria * Commissioning Engineer will work on a wide range of bespoke machinery used across multiple sectors * Liaise with customers on site and provide technical support when required Commissioning Engineer travel estimate; * Typically, 1–2 larger overseas jobs per year lasting 4–6 weeks * Smaller trips tend to be 7–10 days * Travel mainly to the USA and mainland Europe This Commissioning Engineer position will suit someone with a strong electrical background who enjoys fault finding and problem solving. Engineers from a maintenance background who are used to diagnosing issues and getting equipment running will be well suited. Key skills and experience for the Commissioning Engineer role; * Strong electrical controls and fault finding capability * Experience with drives, motors and machine setup * Ability to follow and execute test procedures * PLC experience, ideally Siemens TIA Portal * Comfortable working on bespoke or special purpose machinery Additional benefits; * 4 day working week, Monday to Thursday, 9.5 hours per day (when in the UK) * Estimate about 25-30% of role will be abroad * Overtime paid * Travel time paid * Daily allowance when working away * Total earnings realistically estimated to be around £70-80k This is a great opportunity for a Commissioning Engineer who wants variety, strong earning potential and a better work life balance with a long weekend every week