Senior Controls and Commissioning Engineer
Our client, a manufacturing market leader in their field, are seeking a Senior Controls and Commissioning Engineer to join their team.
This is a full time, permanent position, based in Gt Yarmouth.
Skills, Experience & Attributes Required:
* Strong background in machine commissioning and electrical/control systems engineering.
* Commissioning and testing of automated machinery.
* PLC Programming(Beckhoff TwinCAT preferred).
* Electrical CAD and BoMmanagement.
* Fault finding and troubleshooting in electrical and pneumatic circuits.
* Documentation creation (FAT/SAT, compliance, commissioning standards).
* Senior technical authority process ownership.
* Hands-on when needed but primarily focused on process leadership and technical standards.
* Organised, detail-focused and committed to delivering reliable machinery.
* Effective communicator with internal teams (service, production, design).
Aims of the role:
* Deliver machines to service team in afully tested, documented and compliant state
* Ensuredocumentation accuracy and ownership,including commissioning guides, compliance documents and test standards
* Act as thetechnical authorityfor commissioning and controls systems
* Manage supplier relationships relating to control system components, obsolescence and returns
* Maintain awareness of thefinancial and operational impactof engineering decisions
* Continuouslydevelop expertise in control systems safety and compliance standards
Key Responsibilities Include:
* Lead and manage thecommissioning processfor all machines, ensuring machines are fully tested and validated before handover.
* Create, maintain and own allcommissioning documentationincluding standards, templates, FAT/SAT forms, fault-finding guides and handover packs.
* Runshakedown proceduresand benchmark performance testing for all machines, including customer-specific profile testing when required.
* Ensuresafety, compliance and quality standardsare met, signing off control systems for UKCA conformity.
* Provideguidance and mentoringto production and commissioning staff, ensuring commissioning procedures are correctly followed.
* Interface with theService Departmentto ensure clear, accurate handovers and technical back-up when required.
* Step inhands-onto perform commissioning, troubleshooting, or on-site support when necessary.
* Provide expert input intocontinuous improvement, feeding back design and production improvements to engineering and QA teams.
* Reportingthe status of the commissioning process to the engineering and production manager in weekly meetings.
* Electrical CAD design,maintaining circuit diagrams, BoMs, templates and part libraries.
* Managecomponent obsolescenceand supplier returns, ensuring sufficient supply chain solutions and warranty recovery.
* SupportPLC programming and software updates(Beckhoff TwinCAT, TwinSAFE), including minor updates and testing of new features.
* Assist withcompliance documentationand regulatory standards for electrical safety and machine certification.
* Contribute to the development ofnew products and upgrades, working with the Technical Director on control systems innovations.
* Provide technical support to commissioning, service and production teams on complex electrical or control issues.
* Aid in parts identification for service when needed.
* Provideoccasional on-site supportwhen customer or service requirements cannot be resolved remotely
About the Role:
Responsible for leading and managing the commissioning of machinery, ensuring all machines are thoroughly tested, documented and compliant before handing over to the Service Department. The role also provides expert technical authority in control systems design, PLC programming, electrical documentation and supplier component management.
This is asenior technical expert role,combining ownership of commissioning standards and compliance documentation with hands on capability in electrical and controls engineering. This role ensures a smooth transition from build to service, maintaining our clients reputation for quality and reliability
Benefits:
* 25 Days holiday, plus bank holidays
* Pension Scheme
* Healthcare scheme
Todd Hayes Ltd is an equal opportunities employer. Due to the large number of applications we receive Im afraid we are unable to respond to everyone individually however your details will remain on file should another suitable opportunity become available moving forward.
If we can take your application further we will of course be in touch.
Todd Hayes is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.
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