Controls & Commissioning Engineer

Controls & Commissioning Engineer



(Programming PLC’s and Commissioning on Automated machinery)



Rate: £400-£450 Per Day



Location: Leicestershire

Hours: 0800 – 1700 (Flexible)



Contract Length: 3 Months Initially



Please note – All commissioning contracts may involve 1–2 weeks of travel abroad



Our client  



A leading supplier of superb automation systems within many industries around the world. They produce innovative concepts and fully support that process for their client’s time and time again



The contractor



In this role, flexibility is essential. Most of your time will be spent in the office, focusing more on programming PLC code and performing testing and commissioning tasks before the equipment is sent to the client.



You should be confident in all aspects of PLC programming, with strong knowledge of sensors, pneumatics, robotics, and the principles of vision systems.



Key Responsibilities



Programming PLC code for specific machines.

Commissioning & developing special purpose automated machinery & systems

Developing machine processes to achieve performance requirements

Programming of various robots, including 6-axis, SCARA & Delta

Modifications and enhancements to existing systems

Provide customer training on delivered machines

To communicate effectively to customers, suppliers and team members

Key Tasks



To develop and commission machines and machine control systems

Commissioning of machine control systems and development of machine processes, machine performance testing, Factory Acceptance and Site Acceptance testing

Responsible for machine functionality

Responsible for testing to ensure machine electrical systems & safety systems comply with all relevant European and international standards

Operator training on machines on site and at customer site

Provide customer support that will include visits to customer’s site throughout the UK and to assist with the installation, commissioning and troubleshooting when required.

Occasional oversees travel will be required

Working hours may vary depending on the requirement

Required Skills & Experience



The ideal candidate would have a very good understanding of mechanical systems and be able to demonstrate a good level of competency with machine control systems.



Experience in an Automation systems or Machinery environment.

PLC coding/troubleshooting experience with one or more of the following equipment would be an advantage: Omron, Siemens, Allen Bradley, Beckhoff and B & R.

Experience of programming and integrating 6-axis, Scara or Delta robots into Automation systems would be an advantage.

Appropriate Electrical qualification combined with understanding of electrical systems, including commissioning and fault finding.

Understanding of Pneumatic circuits

Experience of interfacing to Injection Moulding Machines would be an advantage

Minimum 5 years’ experience relating to automation machinery

Must be self-motivating with a ‘can do’ attitude

Ability to communicate effectively, both written and verbal

Must be flexible and able to work away at short notice and work the hours required to complete the job

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