Commissioning Engineer East Lancashire Permanent £40-45k basic Forecasted £70-80k total when overtime/uplifts factored in - 4 day working week
You can get further details about the nature of this opening, and what is expected from applicants, by reading the below.
+++Bespoke machinery, strong overtime potential, structured travel, varied projects+++
Samuel Frank is recruiting for a Commissioning Engineer to join an East Lancashire based machine builder. The successful Commissioning Engineer will focus on electrical controls, fault finding and getting machines up and running both in-house and on customer sites.
Key aspects of the Commissioning Engineer role include;
* Commissioning Engineer will carry out electrical fault finding, working through test procedures and getting machines operational
* Set up drives and motors, ensuring systems are running correctly and safely
* Modify and interrogate PLC code, typically Siemens based systems
* Support FAT and SAT activities and ensure machines meet performance criteria
* Commissioning Engineer will work on a wide range of bespoke machinery used across multiple sectors
* Liaise with customers on site and provide technical support when required
Commissioning Engineer travel estimate;
* Typically, 12 larger overseas jobs per year lasting 46 weeks
* Smaller trips tend to be 710 days
* Travel mainly to the USA and mainland Europe
This Commissioning Engineer position will suit someone with a strong electrical background who enjoys fault finding and problem solving. Engineers from a maintenance background who are used to diagnosing issues and getting equipment running will be well suited. xsngvjr
Key skills and experience for the Commissioning Engineer role;
* Strong electrical controls and fault finding capability
* Experience with drives, motors and machine setup
* Ability to follow and execute test procedures
* PLC experience, ideally Siemens TIA Portal
* Comfortable working on bespoke or special purpose machinery
Additional benefits;
* 4 day working week, Monday to Thursday, 9.5 hours per day (when in the UK)
* Estimate about 25-30% of role will be abroad
* Overtime paid
* Travel time paid
* Daily allowance when working away
* Total earnings realistically estimated to be around £70-80k
This is a great opportunity for a Commissioning Engineer who wants variety, strong earning potential and a better work life balance with a long weekend every week.