Senior Controls and Commissioning Engineer
Job Role: Senior Controls & Commissioning Engineer
Location: Leicestershire
Shift: Mon - Fri / Days
Salary: £60k -£70k
Job Role Responsibilities:
My client is seeking a Senior Controls and Commissioning Engineer with proven experience in automated tooling and machinery systems to lead the delivery, integration, and commissioning of control systems across high-performance automation platforms.
The role involves full lifecycle engineering from design, programming, and simulation through on-site commissioning, testing, and handover for various.
- Lead the design, development, and commissioning of control systems
- Develop and implement PLC, HMI, and SCADA software for automation projects (Siemens, Rockwell, or equivalent).
- Perform detailed I/O checks, safety validation, and functional testing of automation cells.
- Create and maintain technical documentation, including functional design specifications (FDS), I/O lists, and commissioning checklists.
- Supervise on-site commissioning activities including FAT (Factory Acceptance Test) and SAT (Site Acceptance Test).
- Interface with customers, project managers, and multi-disciplinary teams to ensure on-time, in-budget delivery.
- Provide mentorship and technical guidance to junior engineers and contractors.
The Candidate:
- Minimum 5 years of experience in automation controls and commissioning engineering
- Proficient in PLC programming (Siemens, Rockwell, Omron )
- Experience with industrial robotics/ automations integration.
- In-depth understanding of machine safety systems and functional safety design.
- Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to troubleshoot complex systems under time constraints.
Apply:
To apply for this position, please send your CV to (url removed) or call myself on (phone number removed)
- Company
- Optima UK Inc Ltd
- Location
- Leicester, Leicestershire, United Kingdom
- Employment Type
- Permanent
- Salary
- £60000 - £70000/annum
- Posted
- Company
- Optima UK Inc Ltd
- Location
- Leicester, Leicestershire, United Kingdom
- Employment Type
- Permanent
- Salary
- £60000 - £70000/annum
- Posted