Senior Commissioning Engineer

Senior Commissioning Engineer Our client, a manufacturing market leader in their field, are seeking a Senior 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 authorityprocess 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. 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. Contribute to the development ofnew products and upgrades , working with the Technical Director on control systems innovations. Aid in parts identification for service when needed. 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.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. Todd Hayes Ltd IDN1TPBN1_UKTJ

Created: 2025-12-16