Commissioning & Automation Engineer

Pertemps; England; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputed engineering firm based in Worcester is seeking a Commissioning & Automation Engineer. The successful candidate will commission test machinery, work with complex electrical systems, and ensure efficient operation of automation processes. Opportunities for travel both nationally and overseas are available. The role offers a salary between £35,000 and £45,000 per annum, along with generous benefits including holiday entitlement and a pension.

Benefits

Generous holiday entitlement

Pension

Staff social events

Free onsite parking

Qualifications

• Previous experience in commissioning and automation is essential.
• Ability to follow detailed electrical drawings.
• Knowledge of Ethernet, Serial, Ethercat, CAN, AK Protocol.

Responsibilities

• Commission test machinery and electrical/mechanical systems.
• Calibrate and set up electronic data acquisition.
• Perform test runs and provide customer training.

Skills

Fault finding skills

Programming knowledge

Electrical understanding

Attention to detail

Team player mentality

Tools

Software development tools

Electrical systems

Job description

Overview

The client is an established and successful manufacturer of test machinery and equipment. Due to success and growth they are seeking to recruit a Commissioning & Automation Engineer for their operations in Worcester.

Salary - £35,000 to £45,000 per annum.

Benefits

• Generous holiday entitlement
• Pension
• Staff social events
• Free onsite parking

Hours

Hours of work are Monday to Friday on Days.

Responsibilities

The main responsibility of the Commissioning / Automation Engineer is to commission test machinery and electrical / mechanical systems on client sites.

• Checking machinery and electrical systems onsite and fault finding on bespoke systems.
• Calibration and setting up electronic data acquisition, electrical and mechanical systems.
• Set up and PID tuning of standard automotive control loops (e.g. speed, torque, temperature control).
• Configure software to suit the provided channels and interface components.
• Configure test sequences to application software.
• Working with inverter drives, fuel systems, safety systems.
• Performing of test runs.
• Provide initial customer training.
• Assist in producing commissioning time schedules.

Experience and qualifications

• Previous experience working in commissioning and automation.
• Sound electrical understanding with ability to follow detailed electrical drawings and diagnosing issues.
• Knowledge of programming or software development.
• Knowledge of protocols such as Ethernet, Serial, Ethercat, CAN, AK Protocol.
• Excellent fault finding skills
• Able to work away from home nationally and overseas.
• Valid driving license.
• High attention to detail.
• Friendly and professional persona.
• Good team player and a "can do" attitude.

The company are based in Worcester so is commutable from Kidderminster, Droitwich, Redditch, Bromsgrove, Evesham, Tewkesbury.

Please apply now to be considered for the vacancy.