Test, Commissioning & Development Engineer (Siemens PLCs)

Samuel Frank; Rishton; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Samuel Frank is recruiting a Test, Commissioning & Development Engineer to join an established machinery manufacturer based in East Lancashire.

The role combines hands-on electrical and controls work with machine testing, commissioning and involvement in new product development, with ~75% UK factory-based work and ~25% overseas commissioning. A competitive £45-48k salary plus overtime is on offer.

Qualifications

• Strong electrical fault-finding skills on industrial machinery or automated equipment.
• Practical PLC knowledge, ideally Siemens, including interrogation, diagnostics and troubleshooting.
• Experience with motion control, variable speed drives, motors and associated control systems.
• Understanding of machine safety systems, including hardwired safety circuits and PLC-based safety systems.
• Previous machine testing, commissioning or field-based engineering experience.
• Ability to work independently, manage deadlines and take ownership of technical problems.
• Experience bringing machinery to life, from initial power-up through fault finding, testing and final commissioning.
• Good communication skills and confidence dealing directly with customers.

Responsibilities

• 50% Machine Testing - In-house testing and debugging of bespoke machinery, fault finding, configuring drives, checking safety systems and preparing machines for customer acceptance.
• 25% Site Commissioning - UK and overseas commissioning, including FAT/SAT activities and customer handover.
• 25% Product Development - Supporting R&D projects within the technology centre, testing new technologies and helping develop the next generation of machinery.

Skills

Siemens PLCs

Motion control

Electrical fault finding

Customer communication

Job description

Samuel Frank is recruiting a Test, Commissioning & Development Engineer to join an established machinery manufacturer based in East Lancashire.

The role combines hands-on electrical and controls work with machine testing, commissioning and involvement in new product development, with ~75% UK factory-based work and ~25% overseas commissioning. A competitive £45-48k salary plus overtime is on offer.