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Job Title: Commissioning Engineer

Salary: £Competitive

Benefits: To be discussed at interview

Job Type: Permanent

Location: Beccles, Suffolk

Job Start date: ASAP

Shift Pattern: Monday to Friday, Days

We’re supporting our client, a leading automation company based in Beccles, who are looking for a Commissioning Engineer to join their growing team. The successful Commissioning Engineer will have experience of programming PLC’s and HMI’s and strong electrical skills.

Position Overview: As a Commissioning Engineer, you'll be part of a dedicated team whose primary focus is to transition the company’s automated equipment from completion of build through to customer inspection and sign-off.

There will be requirement from time-to-time to support installation on client sites, however, this role is mostly site-based.

Responsibilities for Commissioning Engineer:

* Programme and modify control systems using PLC’s, Servo drives, robots, and other specialised controllers specific to customer requirements.

* Troubleshoot and 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 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 project team to enable 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.

About You:

* 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’s 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 (Word, Excel, PowerPoint). Thorough knowledge of safety procedures and applicable regulations and guidelines.

* Identify and understand the requirements of the internal customer

* 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 and safety

Job Application:

If you would like to be considered for the role of Commissioning Engineer, please apply with your full CV - or call us now. Whilst this position may not be of interest to you or suit your skills and experience, please don’t hesitate to get in contact with a member of the team at Willcox Matthews to understand how we can support you.

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