UPS Commissioning Engineer

Eaton; Nottingham; Remote; GBP 40,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Eaton Corporation in the United Kingdom is seeking a UPS Commissioning Engineer to join our team, delivering commissioning of large UPS systems and ensuring reliability on customer sites.

Based in the UK, the role supports the South East region and involves site acceptance testing, thermography, and configuring remote monitoring software, with a focus on safety and quality for hyperscale data centre projects.

Qualifications

• Three-phase electrical installation or maintenance knowledge.
• Strong UPS system knowledge preferred.
• Experience with industrial communication protocols (Modbus, SNMP, OPC, DDE, TCP/IP).
• Experience programming PLC control systems (power control, generator control, SCADA or process control).

Responsibilities

• Commissioning of large UPS systems.
• Understanding on-line and line-interactive UPS systems.
• Creating commissioning scripts.
• Carrying out site acceptance testing on customer sites.
• Using and understanding power quality meters.
• Experience in thermography and reporting.
• Battery experience - VRLA and Lithium Ion.
• Setting up and configuring remote monitoring software.
• Communicating with key stakeholders on a technical level.
• Applying anti-static policies and procedures.
• Applying ECN processes to all repairs.

Skills

Three-phase electrical installation or

UPS systems knowledge

Industrial communication protocols

PLC control systems programming

Education

HNC or higher in Electrical and Electronic Engineering

Job description

UPS Commissioning Engineer

2026-10-09T00:00:00

Location: Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, GB, NG1 5

Remote: Any

Company Overview

Eaton Corporation

Eaton is a global intelligent power management company committed to improving the quality of life and protecting the environment for people everywhere. We make products for the data centres, utilities, industrial, commercial, machine building, residential and aerospace markets. Guided by our commitment to do business right, operate sustainably and help our customers manage power safely and efficiently, Eaton has a long-standing reputation for innovation and reliability.

In the UK, our Electrical division plays a critical role in supporting customers across key industries, including rapidly growing hyperscale data centre environments.

Job Purpose

We are now looking for a number of UPS Commissioning Engineers to join our UK team, supporting South East region. In this role, you will provide expert service to Eaton customers by commissioning large UPS systems, ensuring optimal performance and reliability in line with Eaton's safety standards. You will play a key role supporting hyperscale data centres, delivering high-quality technical expertise across commissioning, testing and system configuration. Candidates need to be based within South of the UK.

What You'll Do

• Commissioning of large UPS systems.
• Understanding on-line and line-interactive UPS systems.
• Creating commissioning scripts.
• Carrying out site acceptance testing on customer sites.
• Using and understanding power quality meters.
• Experience in thermography and reporting.
• Battery experience - VRLA and Lithium Ion.
• Setting up and configuring remote monitoring software.
• Communicating with key stakeholders on a technical level.
• Applying anti-static policies and procedures.
• Applying ECN processes to all repairs.

Qualifications

Educated to a HNC or higher in Electrical and Electronic Engineering or equivalent.

Skills

• Possessing three-phase electrical installation or maintenance knowledge.
• A good understanding of UPS systems is preferred.
• Knowledge of industrial communication protocols such as Modbus, SNMP, OPC, DDE, TCP/IP.
• Knowledgeable of programming PLC control systems (power control, generator control, SCADA or process control).

What We Offer

• A dynamic and international work environment.
• Opportunities for technical development and continuous training.
• Career growth within a global organization.
• A strong focus on safety, ethics, and sustainability.

All positions may require participation in video and in-person interviews as part of the hiring process. Candidates will be evaluated based on job-related competencies, with privacy rights and data security protected according to applicable laws. We are committed to equal employment opportunities and use balanced selection criteria, avoiding unlawful discrimination based on age, colour, disability, marital status, national origin, gender, gender identity, genetic information, race, religion, sexual orientation, or other protected statuses.

Additional Details

Hiring Manager: Glenn Wallinger

HR Business Partner: Elizabeth Andrews

Function: Engineering

Work Type: Remote

Career Category: Professional

Job ID: 70168

Referral Program: Global Program

Locations include: Slough, Bedhampton, Cambridge, Harpenden, Luton, Peterborough, Nottingham, Aldridge, Cwmbran, Redditch, Titchfield, Cheltenham, Weymouth

Department: Engineering