The Controls Commissioning Engineer 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.
This stage, known as 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
The following list is an indication of the responsibilities that the Controls Commissioning Engineer is expected to undertake. The list is not exhaustive and is intended as guidance only.
Individual tasks vary depending on the type of technical support you are providing, but in general, you'll need to:
- 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
The following list is an indication of the skills that the Controls Engineer will possess, in fulfilment of the position:
- 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 (Word, Excel, PowerPoint). Thorough knowledge of safety procedures, applicable regulations, and guidelines.
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.
