Commissioning Engineer
CV-LibraryLaindon, EssexpermanentPosted: 30 July 2026
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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
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