Controls & Commissioning Engineer

Controls & Commissioning Engineer - PLC / FAT / Commissioning

£40 per hour | Outside IR35 | Contract

Locations: Nottingham or Wymondham (Norwich)

Working Arrangement: Hybrid - minimum 3 days per week in the office

Travel: UK, Turkey & Vietnam as required

We are currently recruiting for an experienced Controls & Commissioning Engineer to support a major engineering organisation across a range of UK and international projects.

The role will focus on PLC/HMI software, FAT, Pre-FAT, iFAT, commissioning and controls troubleshooting, working closely with engineering, project, supplier and customer teams to ensure systems are fully tested and ready for project milestones.

Key Responsibilities

PLC and HMI software testing, troubleshooting and verification

FAT, Pre-FAT, iFAT, SAT and commissioning activities

Cause & Effect testing and verification

I/O checks, loop checks and functional testing

Controlled software updates and configuration management

Troubleshooting controls and instrumentation issues

Supporting suppliers and customers during testing and commissioning

Reviewing and updating electrical and control documentation

Supporting punch list and software issue resolution

Essential Experience

Strong hands-on PLC programming and troubleshooting experience

Experience with Siemens TIA Portal and WinCC

FAT and commissioning experience

Experience with instrumentation and control systems

Ability to interpret P&IDs, control schematics and Cause & Effect diagrams

Experience working in safe area and/or ATEX environments

Understanding of functional safety and SIL principles

Strong technical documentation and problem-solving skills

Willingness to travel internationally when required

Desirable

Siemens PCS7

Rockwell Studio 5000 / FactoryTalk

Experience within industrial, marine, oil & gas or packaged equipment environments

Knowledge of IEC 61508 / IEC 61511 and LOPA