Commissioning Engineer

Lutterworth, Leicestershire
PCE Group
Commissioning Engineer Job Type: Full Time, Permanent, Contract Location: Lutterworth Working Hours: 39 Hours per week Salary: £30k-£55k, Dependent on Experience -The opportunity to earn 1.5 + Offsite enhancement Benefits: 25 Days Holiday plus Bank Holidays Company pension Sick Pay (after 12 months employment) Workwear supplied twice yearly. PPE Supplied Paid breaks Free parking In addition to the above we also offer the following: Funded company social events Monthly values reward scheme vouchers (matched with a charitable contribution to the charity of your choice) The PCE GROUP of Companies provide cutting edge automated solutions to global markets, spanning a variety of industry sectors, including Medical/Ocular and Pharmaceutical. With over 40 years experience in providing bespoke turnkey automation, ranging from stand-alone machines to fully integrated high throughput cells. We pride ourselves on being able to offer our customers the complete in-house solution – from design to delivery. The Role Commissioning Engineer: The PCE Group are seeking a bright, ambitious controls biased commissioning engineer, to 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 are well versed in a variety of skills and work collaboratively to find the solutions necessary to bring about the successful completion of the project. Responsibilities Commissioning Engineer: The following list is an indication of the responsibilities of the role, which the post holder will be expected to undertake. 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 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 project team to enable 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 Commissioning Engineer: The following list is an indication of the skills that the successful candidate will possess, in fulfilment of the position. Relevant vocational training or completion of a recognised apprenticeship in electrical and or mechanical discipline. 4+ years of experience programming Programmable Logic controllers (PLC), and Human Machine Interfaces (HMI) using software s such as Allen Bradley, Mitsubishi, Festo, Codesys, Siemens. Knowledge of script-based programming would be an advantage. 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 and applicable regulations and guidelines