Senior Controls & Commissioning Engineer: PLC, HMI & FAT

JAM; Norwich; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

JAM is seeking an experienced Controls & Commissioning Engineer to support PLC/HMI software testing, FAT/Pre-FAT/iFAT/SAT, and commissioning across UK, Turkey and Vietnam. You will work on Hydraulic Power Unit packages and CAFS/INERT fire suppression control panels, ensuring software readiness and functional testing.

The role involves I/O verification, control system testing, troubleshooting in ATEX environments, and close collaboration with engineering, suppliers and customers to hit project

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years’ experience as a Controls / Instrumentation & Control Engineer.
• Proven experience with PLC programming and troubleshooting, HMI development and FAT/Pre-FAT/iFAT/SAT.
• Experience in commissioning, loop checks, functional testing and software issue resolution.
• Experience in Instrumentation and Control systems; I/O verification and P&ID interpretation.
• Experience in industrial, marine, oil & gas or packaged equipment environments is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Support PLC and HMI software testing, verification, programming, troubleshooting and modifications using Siemens TIA Portal, WinCC and/or Rockwell Studio 5000.
• Support and deliver FAT, Pre-FAT, iFAT, SAT, commissioning, loop checks, functional testing and customer witness testing.
• Carry out I/O verification, control system testing, instrument troubleshooting and commissioning across safe area and ATEX environments.
• Produce and review FDS, Control Philosophy documents, SLDs, Cause & Effect Diagrams, Network Architecture Diagrams, Instrument Lists, I/O Lists, Equipment Data Sheets, Load Schedules and Cable Schedules.
• Electrical & Control Design: support circuit protection design, cable sizing, electrical power distribution, panel design and wiring, AutoCAD Electrical mark-ups, functional electrical schematics and P&ID interpretation.
• Troubleshoot and resolve PLC, HMI, instrumentation and controls issues, supporting software issue closure and punch list management.
• Supplier & Client Liaison: work with engineering, project, supplier and customer teams to resolve issues and ensure controls systems are ready for milestones.

Skills

PLC programming

HMI development

Troubleshooting

Commissioning

Tools

Siemens TIA Portal

WinCC

Rockwell Studio 5000

AutoCAD Electrical

Job description

JAM is seeking an experienced Controls & Commissioning Engineer to support PLC/HMI software testing, FAT/Pre-FAT/iFAT/SAT, and commissioning across UK, Turkey and Vietnam. You will work on Hydraulic Power Unit packages and CAFS/INERT fire suppression control panels, ensuring software readiness and functional testing.

The role involves I/O verification, control system testing, troubleshooting in ATEX environments, and close collaboration with engineering, suppliers and customers to hit project