Commissioning Engineer

OverviewNext Generation are pleased to have been appointed to recruit for a Commissioning Engineer to work for a well-established organisation who specialise in the design and manufacture of bespoke products for a variety of industries ranging from Automotive through to scientific measurement and analysis.Working HoursMonday to FridayWhat’s On OfferCompetitive salary up to £50,000 p.a.32 days holiday (inclusive of BHs)Company pensionOn-site parkingDuties Of The Commissioning EngineerChecking on-site system electrical installations and fault finding as necessary on bespoke, one-off systemsCalibrating and setting up electronic data acquisition, electrical and mechanical systemsSetup 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 componentsConfiguring test sequences (to customer specs) within the highly flexible CADET V14 automation softwareCreation/modification of system configurations and software to achieve the desired range of functionalityWorking with 3rd party hardware such as inverter drives, fuel systems, safety systems, analysers etc as part of integration into test cells and facilitiesDeveloping automation sequences using standard CADET editor toolsWorking with the commissioning manager and site managers to produce commissioning time schedulesUndertake customer service calibration, fault finding and rectification visitsFrequent work in conjunction with the in-house test departmentCustomer calibration/maintenance visitsSupporting both customers and overseas engineers with diagnostics and fault finding (phone, email and remote access)Fault diagnostics using logged data from customer sitesCandidate RequirementsLooking for a self-driven, proactive individual that has good time management skillsElectrical understanding, with ability to follow electrical drawings and diagnose issues. Ideally with a degree in engineering, or other electrical qualification. Experience in a similar role would also be desirableBasic understanding of programming or software development is nice to have, ideally in C#, Visual Basic, or PLCsUnderstanding of the automotive industry (engines, battery tech, powertrains etc) is advantageous, but not essentialHappy 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.NotesDue to the high number of applications we receive, we are sometimes not able to respond directly to each candidate. If you haven’t been contacted within 14 days of your application, unfortunately you have been unsuccessful on this occasion.By applying for this role your details will be submitted to Next Generation and the relevant client related to this vacancy.Next Generation work in partnership with businesses across the UK who operate within Manufacturing, Logistics & Commercial sectors. We provide permanent and contract opportunities engaging with talented candidates looking to make their next career move. #J-18808-Ljbffr