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Commissioning & automation engineer

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Sierra CP Engineering Limited
Automation engineer
Posted: 8 July
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Commissioning & Automation Engineer Job Description

This role is for engineers who like the challenge of working on automation, Electro/Mechanical and data acquisition systems for turnkey projects within the automotive test industry. No two projects are the same and the engineer will find great job satisfaction in delivering solutions in cutting edge automotive and industrial environments.

Sierra CP are open to a range of experience from graduates to seasoned professionals to fill this role, and will provide appropriate training.

Job Responsibilities


* Checking on site system electrical installations and fault finding as necessary on bespoke, one off systems
* Calibrating and setting up electronic data acquisition, electrical and mechanical systems
* Setup and PID tuning of standard automotive control loops (e.g., speed, torque, temperature control etc).
* Configuring the CADET V14 software to suit the provided channels and interface components
* Configuring test sequences (to customer specs) within the highly flexible CADET V14 automation software
* Creation/modification of system configurations and software to achieve the desired range of functionality
* Working with 3rd party hardware such as inverter drives, fuel systems, safety systems, analysers etc as part of integration into test cells and facilities.
* Performing test runs, gathering results
* Developing automation sequences using standard CADET editor tools
* Creating custom system functionality based on customer requirements
* Following commissioning steps and checks
* Working with customers to achieve system functionality sign off
* Working with the commissioning manager and site managers to produce commissioning time schedules
* Provide initial customer training in operation of the supplied system
* Undertake customer service calibration, fault finding and rectification visits
* Frequent work in conjunction with the in house test department
* Largely site based, both within the UK and world wide
* Customer service calls to Investigate system faults
* Customer calibration/maintenance visits
* Supporting both customers and overseas Sierra CP engineers with diagnostics and fault finding (phone, email and remote access)
* Fault diagnostics using logged data from customer sites


Suitable candidate

* Looking for a self-driven, proactive individual that has good time management skills
* Electrical understanding, with ability to follow electrical drawings and diagnose issues. Ideally with a degree in engineering, or other electrical qualification. Experience in a similar roll would also be desirable
* Basic understanding of pr
* Programming or software development, ideally either in C# or Visual Basic and keenness to develop industrial programming skills
* Knowledge of protocols such as Ethernet, Serial, Ethercat, CAN, AK protocol (over Ethernet/Serial) is useful
* Good fault finding skills to apply engineering principals to real-life problems
* Understanding of the automotive industry (engines, battery tech, powertrains etc) is advantageous, but not essential
* Happy to work away from home during the working week as required, with occasional overseas trips of up to 28 days. Typically 80% site based, with on average 2-3 overseas trips per year of 2-4 weeks at a time. Engineers will spend 75-100 nights away a year. We generally use hotels if client premises are more than 90 minutes from engineers homes.
* Good written and verbal communication skills and able to professionally communicate with clients
* Familiarity with computers and Microsoft office tools are essential
* Full UK driving licence and able to achieve adequate and appropriate business insurance (generally requires having held a full licence for 1+ years)
* Indefinite UK right to work. We cannot provide or support any visa sponsorship unfortunately.


Benefits

* Salary: £28,000 - £45,000 PA depending on experience
* Company car allowance following successful probation completion (generally 6 months). Rate is a company-wide, currently £450 PM
* Overtime when working on client sites, above 39 hours per week (hours classed as door - door) or when overseas
* Flexi time when office based. Core hours of 10am - 4pm Monday - Thursday, 10am - 2:30pm Friday. Note, this is a predominantly site based role; site hours are discussed with customers and project managers on a per project basis. SCP offer flexibility around personal lives when possible, however it is generally expected that engineers will be available to work away Monday - Friday as required.
* Site/overnight/travel expenses paid in line with company policy
* No weekend working requirements
* Cycle to work scheme
* Death in service
* Career progression into senior commissioning or automation roles


Location

The role is largely client site based covering facilitates UK wide, with some overseas travel. There will however be a requirement for engineers to visit our office to support internal departments, work on automation software, support customer pre-acceptance testing and to pick up parts/equipment as necessary. As such engineers should be located suitably. In addition during probation and initial training engineers will work part of the time within our test department.

Sierra CP are currently in the process of re-locating to new, larger premises in Worcester, just off Junction 6 of the M5. This move is expected to be completed before the end of 2024. Prior to this we will remain in our Malvern - Worcestershire premises (approx. 10 miles by road).

New Facility

Sierra CP Engineering Ltd.

Unit 2A

Worcester Six Business Park

Coneybury Road

Worcester

WR4 0AD

Current Facility

Sierra CP Engineering Ltd.

Sandys Road

Malvern

Worcester

WR14 1JJ

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: £28,000.00-£40,000.00 per year

Benefits:

* Cycle to work scheme
* Flexitime
* Free parking
* Life insurance
* On-site parking
* Sick pay


Benefits

* Salary: £28,000 - £45,000 PA depending on experience
* Company car allowance following successful probation completion (generally 6 months). Rate is a company-wide, currently £450 PM
* Overtime when working on client sites, above 39 hours per week (hours classed as door - door) or when overseas
* Flexi time when office based. Core hours of 10am - 4pm Monday - Thursday, 10am - 2:30pm Friday. Note, this is a predominantly site based role; site hours are discussed with customers and project managers on a per project basis. SCP offer flexibility around personal lives when possible, however it is generally expected that engineers will be available to work away Monday - Friday as required.
* Site/overnight/travel expenses paid in line with company policy
* No weekend working requirements
* Cycle to work scheme
* Death in service
* Career progression into senior commissioning or automation roles


Location

The role is largely client site based covering facilitates UK wide, with some overseas travel. There will however be a requirement for engineers to visit our office to support internal departments, work on automation software, support customer pre-acceptance testing and to pick up parts/equipment as necessary. As such engineers should be located suitably. In addition during probation and initial training engineers will work part of the time within our test department.

Sierra CP are currently in the process of re-locating to new, larger premises in Worcester, just off Junction 6 of the M5. This move is expected to be completed before the end of 2024. Prior to this we will remain in our Malvern - Worcestershire premises (approx. 10 miles by road).

New Facility

Sierra CP Engineering Ltd.

Unit 2A

Worcester Six Business Park

Coneybury Road

Worcester

WR4 0AD

Current Facility

Sierra CP Engineering Ltd.

Sandys Road

Malvern

Worcester

WR14 1JJ

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: £28,000.00-£40,000.00 per year

Benefits:

* Cycle to work scheme
* Flexitime
* Free parking
* Life insurance
* On-site parking
* Sick pay


Seniority level

* Seniority level

Entry level


Employment type

* Employment type

Full-time


Job function

* Job function

Engineering and Information Technology
* Industries

Automation Machinery Manufacturing

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