Project Commissioning Engineer

Sigmar Recruitment; Cavan; On-site; EUR 48,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Job summary

Nuàlach Automation is seeking a Project Commissioning Engineer to lead hands-on commissioning of bespoke automation systems at customer sites. You will work with internal teams to ensure installation, testing, and optimization meet the highest standards and customer expectations.

The role requires strong electrical/control systems knowledge, practical PLC experience, and the ability to travel to sites for commissioning and support. A proactive, problem-solving mindset is essential.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a manufacturing, production, or industrial engineering environment.
• Strong knowledge of electrical systems and industrial control systems
• Hands‑on experience with PLC programming and industrial automation
• Good understanding of mechanical systems and how they interact with controls
• Excellent troubleshooting and analytical problem‑solving skills
• Confident working independently while also collaborating effectively within a wider engineering team
• Comfortable travelling for customer installations and commissioning assignments

Responsibilities

• Install and commission bespoke automation systems at customer sites
• Troubleshoot and resolve electrical, mechanical, and control system issues during commissioning
• Support machine testing, validation, and optimisation to achieve performance targets
• Collaborate closely with design, software, and build teams throughout the project lifecycle
• Ensure all project work meets company and customer quality, safety, and performance standards
• Travel to customer locations as required to support installations and commissioning activities
• Provide clear feedback and recommendations to improve system performance and future designs

Skills

Electrical systems

PLC programming

Industrial automation

Troubleshooting

On-site service

Team collaboration

Job description

Project Commissioning Engineer

About The Company

Nuàlach Automation is an award-winning automation specialist delivering bespoke automation solutions to customers across a wide range of industries. Based in a fast-growing engineering environment, the team combines innovation, technical excellence, and close customer collaboration to bring advanced automation systems to life.

The company is known for its hands-on, solutions-focused approach, strong teamwork, and commitment to quality. Joining Nuàlach Automation means working with cutting-edge technologies, contributing to high-impact projects, and growing your skills in a supportive, knowledgeable, and ambitious engineering team.

The Work

As a Project Commissioning Engineer, you will take a leading hands-on role in bringing custom automation systems from build to successful customer handover. You will work closely with internal teams and customers to ensure each solution is installed, tested, and optimised to the highest standards.

• Install and commission bespoke automation systems at customer sites
• Troubleshoot and resolve electrical, mechanical, and control system issues during commissioning
• Support machine testing, validation, and optimisation to achieve performance targets
• Collaborate closely with design, software, and build teams throughout the project lifecycle
• Ensure all project work meets company and customer quality, safety, and performance standards
• Travel to customer locations as required to support installations and commissioning activities
• Provide clear feedback and recommendations to improve system performance and future designs

The Person

The ideal candidate is an experienced, practical engineer with strong technical skills in automation and a passion for solving complex problems on-site with customers.

• Proven experience in a manufacturing, production, or industrial engineering environment
• Strong knowledge of electrical systems and industrial control systems
• Hands‑on experience with PLC programming and industrial automation
• Good understanding of mechanical systems and how they interact with controls
• Excellent troubleshooting and analytical problem‑solving skills
• Confident working independently while also collaborating effectively within a wider engineering team
• Comfortable travelling for customer installations and commissioning assignments

It would be an advantage if you also have:

• Experience working with automated machinery and special‑purpose machines
• Exposure to robotics and robotic integration
• Background in delivering or supporting industrial automation projects from concept to commissioning

The role will suit someone who is adaptable, eager to learn, and motivated by seeing their work make a visible impact at customer sites. Strong communication skills, professionalism with clients, and a proactive, solution‑driven mindset are key.

The Benefits

At Nuàlach Automation, you will have the opportunity to develop your career while working on diverse and technically challenging projects.

• Work on innovative, bespoke automation projects across multiple industries
• Be part of an award‑winning, highly skilled engineering team
• Gain exposure to cutting‑edge automation technologies and practices
• Enjoy a varied, hands‑on role with travel opportunities and direct customer interaction
• Develop your technical and project skills from machine build through to customer commissioning