Test & Commissioning Engineer

ZipRecruiter; Peterborough; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading manufacturer of bespoke heavy machinery seeks a Test & Commissioning Engineer to support commissioning engineers remotely and on-site. This role involves troubleshooting, programming PLCs, and ensuring efficient operation of machinery. Ideal candidates will have strong fault-finding skills and flexibility to travel. Located in the South East, this position offers a competitive salary and benefits.

Benefits

Company Van

Overtime

Uplift if away

Qualifications

• Ability to program/modify PLC programs.
• Experience with Mitsubishi, Siemens, and/or Rockwell PLCs.

Responsibilities

• Provide remote support to commissioning engineers.
• Travel to customer sites to commission equipment and troubleshoot issues.
• Ensure all documentation and reports are completed accurately.

Skills

Fault-finding

Problem-solving

Networking

Tools

Mitsubishi PLC

Siemens PLC

Rockwell PLC

Job description

Job Description

A world-class manufacturer of bespoke heavy machinery is now looking for a Test & Commissioning Engineer to join their team. Working closely with the electrical, programming, and testing teams, you will stay informed on the latest improvements and component updates, enabling effective support for new machine upgrades in the field.

Test & Commissioning Engineer

Salary: £40,000 - £47,000 + Company Van, OT & Uplift if away

Location: South East

Ref: 24336

Commissioning Engineer - The Role:

1. Provide remote support to commissioning engineers, including fault-finding and software modifications via remote login.
2. Set up remote machine connections in the field, liaising with customer IT departments to establish secure access.
3. Perform upgrades and modifications on customers’ existing equipment as required.
4. Travel to customer sites to commission equipment, troubleshoot technical issues, ensure reliable and efficient operation, and train customers in equipment use and maintenance.
5. Support the service desk by assisting with technical issues reported by customers on existing machinery.
6. Work closely with the electrical, programming, and testing teams to stay informed on the latest improvements and component updates, enabling you to effectively support new machine upgrades in the field.
7. Ensure all documentation, reports, and job-related paperwork are completed accurately and submitted in a timely manner.

Commissioning Engineer - The Person:

1. Ability to program/modify PLC programs.
2. Experience with Mitsubishi, Siemens, and/or Rockwell PLCs.
3. Good fault-finding and problem-solving skills.
4. Understanding of remote machinery connections and networking.
5. Flexibility to travel when required.

Approximately 80% of your time will be office-based, providing remote support to site-based commissioning engineers. The remaining 20% involves travel to customer sites, either when remote support is insufficient, on-site presence is more efficient, or direct support is needed.

Located in the South East, ideal locations include Kettering, Corby, Peterborough, Northampton, Cambridge, Bedford & Kings Lynn.

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