Test & Commissioning Engineer

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

Test, Commissioning & Development Engineer - East Lancashire - £45-48k basic + Overtime + Working Away Allowances

Bespoke Machinery | 75% UK Factory-Based | Siemens PLCs & Motion Control | Cutting-Edge Technology | Excellent Earning Potential

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

This is an opportunity to work on exciting engineering projects, developing and commissioning advanced machinery used in sectors including defence, nuclear fusion, printed electronics and emerging technologies.

The successful Test, Commissioning & Development Engineer will combine hands-on electrical and controls expertise with machine testing, commissioning and involvement in new product development.

The role is expected to be approximately 75% UK factory-based, with overseas commissioning accounting for around 25% of the position.

How the Test, Commissioning & Development Engineer role is structured:

• 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.

Key skills and experience required:

• 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.

Practical engineering experience is more important than formal qualifications. The client is particularly interested in engineers who are technically capable, resourceful and comfortable taking responsibility for getting machinery working.

Why consider this Test, Commissioning & Development Engineer opportunity:

• Work on technically advanced machinery used in defence, fusion energy, printed electronics and other emerging markets.
• Become involved in genuine R&D and new product development rather than purely repetitive commissioning work.
• Access to a heavily invested technology centre supporting advanced engineering projects.
• Approximately 75% of the role based in East Lancashire, offering a better balance for engineers looking to reduce extensive overseas travel.
• Work on substantial bespoke machinery, with some systems extending to 200 metres in length.
• Join a business developing more standardised machine platforms and expanding its engineering capabilities.
• Basic salary starting at £45-48k with flexibility upwards for candidates bringing stronger experience.
• Overtime and working away allowances providing additional earning potential.

The Test, Commissioning & Development Engineer position would suit an experienced Commissioning Engineer, Controls Engineer, Test Engineer or electrically biased Field Service Engineer who enjoys solving complex engineering problems.

The client is looking for someone who does not simply identify faults but takes ownership of finding solutions.

If you are an engineer with strong PLC, motion control and electrical fault-finding experience who wants to work on genuinely interesting machinery without spending most of the year overseas, this Test, Commissioning & Development Engineer role could be an excellent next move.