Automation / Commissioning Engineer

Job Title: Automation / Commissioning Engineer Location: Remote when not travelling. (60%+ travel to customer sites) Salary: £55k + company van that can be used for private mileage Days: 5 Working hours: Flexible during normal working hours, but will occasionally require weekend work and availability for support out of hours (extra pay for out of hours work). THE ROLE * This is a programming and commissioning role, the main role will be focused on implementing software on our systems and all aspects of install/commissioning at customers sites. This role will likely include approximately 60% of time on customer sites. PERFORMANCE OBJECTIVES * To be responsible for programming and commissioning of our systems * To assist with customer support visits and calls * To meet agreed deadlines for commissioning of equipment and systems DUTIES * Carry out full system commissioning which can include software, mechanical and electrical competence * Carry out site installation, software integrations and commissioning * Deliver customer training * Offer technical support both remotely and on site for engineers and clients SOFTWARE KNOWLEDGE AND LEVEL OF PROCIENCY * PLC Programming – ideally in structured text – Good understanding and experience * Robot Programming – Good understanding and experience * Microsoft Excel – Reasonable understanding * Microsoft Outlook – Reasonable understanding * Microsoft Access – Reasonable understanding * App Writing C++, C# – Beneficial ESSENTIAL SELECTION CRITERIA * Positive attitude, prepared for open thinking and change. * Able to work as part of a team * Good mechanical and electrical engineering aptitude * Experience of working with programs for automated machinery * Willing to travelling all over UK and stay away from home for onsite work (expenses paid +£50 per night) * Clean driving licenses * Good general education to at least A Level standard, including Maths and Physics or similar subjects IDEAL SELECTION CRITERIA * Experience with programming PLCs for automated machinery * Experience with creating electrical designs for machinery * Experience with commissioning machinery * Electrical training and qualification * KUKA robot programming training and experience * Experience with programming robots