Controls Commissioning Engineer

Controls Commissioning Engineer

We are looking for a Controls Commissioning Engineer who will form part of a dedicated team whose primary focus is to transition our automated equipment from completion of build through to customer inspection and sign-off. The commissioning phase can often present a variety of challenges that are especially prevalent when building bespoke equipment to satisfy our diverse customer base. To overcome these often unique challenges, our commissioning team is well-versed in a variety of skills, and they work collaboratively to find the solutions necessary to bring about the successful completion of the project.

Responsibilities

• Programme and modify control systems using PLC's, Servo drives, Robots, and other specialised controllers specific to customer requirements.
• Troubleshoot & adjust mechanical, electrical, pneumatic and controls equipment.
• Fault finding and operational assessment of mechanisms, both in isolation and in complex form.
• Modifying systems through electrical, mechanical, pneumatic, or software means to enhance performance.
• Identify opportunities to improve a system with a view to presenting these to other team members.
• Perform tests, using structured processes, to build a defined understanding of a mechanism's limitations.
• Record test results in a suitable manner such that they can be used to support the necessity/direction of further work.
• Ensure records of all modifications are documented correctly.
• Provide proactive feedback to the project team to enable the project progress to be determined.
• Participate in internal design reviews on existing or potential projects.
• You may be required to attend and work at customer premises throughout the UK and overseas.

Requirements

• Relevant vocational training or completion of a recognised apprenticeship in electrical and or mechanical discipline.
• Experience programming Programmable Logic controllers (PLC), and Human Machine Interfaces (HMI) using software such as Allen Bradley, Mitsubishi, Festo, Codesys, Siemens.
• Knowledge of setting up Servos, VFD's, Remote I/O, Ethernet and Profibus networks.
• Proven electrical, pneumatic, or mechanical experience within the automation industry.
• Ability to follow electrical and pneumatic schematic diagrams and drawings.
• Knowledge of 6 Axis Robot systems is preferred.
• Excellent critical thinking and problem-solving ability.
• The ability to work on your own initiative from an outline brief.
• Ability to work under pressure to meet deadlines.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office tools

General

Requirements

• Identify and understand the internal customer's requirements.
• All-round proficiency in communication.
• Maintaining a clean paper-free working environment.
• Keeping up to date with company procedures and news.
• Understanding and working with the company's core values.
• Compliance with security procedures and health & safety.

Proactive Global is committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer.

Proactive Global is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy