PLC Commissioning Engineer

WR Engineering; Wednesbury; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

A global automation leader in the UK is seeking a PLC Commissioning Engineer to install and commission robotic systems. The role requires programming and modifying automation systems, providing technical support, and delivering customer training. Ideal candidates possess experience in PLC commissioning and industrial robot programming. This position offers a competitive salary, company car, private healthcare, and opportunities for training across Europe.

Benefits

Company car with private fuel

Private healthcare

Pension

All expenses paid

Excellent UK and European training

Qualifications

• Experience in programming industrial robots is essential.
• Strong PLC commissioning skills, especially with ladder logic.
• Multi-skilled engineer with electrical bias.

Responsibilities

• Install and commission robotic systems and automated cells.
• Provide on-site and remote breakdown support for automation systems.
• Deliver customer training and maintain service documentation.

Skills

Programming industrial robots

PLC commissioning

Ladder logic

Ability to work independently

Education

HNC or equivalent

Job description

PLC Commissioning Engineer

A global automation leader with over 50 years' experience and 650+ employees worldwide is looking to recruit a PLC Commissioning Engineer. The business specialises in robotic automation for plastic injection moulding and has installed over 40,000 machines globally.

Salary & Benefits

• £45,000 basic salary
• Company car with private fuel
• Private healthcare and pension
• All expenses paid
• Excellent UK and European training

The Role

• Install, commission, service, and fault‑find robotic systems and automated cells
• PLC commissioning and programming using ladder logic
• Provide on‑site and remote breakdown support
• Program and modify new and existing automation systems
• Deliver customer training and maintain service documentation

The Person

• Experience programming industrial robots
• PLC commissioning and ladder logic experience
• Electrically biased, multi‑skilled engineer
• HNC qualified or apprentice trained
• Able to work independently and travel across the UK & Ireland Monday to Friday
• Willing to attend training in Europe

This is an excellent opportunity to work with high-tech robotic automation equipment within a well-established, globally respected organisation.