Commissioning Engineer
Job in
Laindon, Basildon, Essex County, SS154, England, UK
Listed on 2026-07-30
Listing for:
SC ENGINEERING
Full Time
position Listed on 2026-07-30
Job specializations:
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Engineering
Automation & Mechatronics Engineer, Electrical Engineering, Systems Engineer, Test Engineer
Job Description & How to Apply Below
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 Ether Net/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.
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