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