We’re working with an established automation and engineering business that is looking for a Controls Commissioning Engineer. You’ll take bespoke automated equipment from build through customer inspection, commissioning and sign-off. The role mixes workshop-based commissioning with technical troubleshooting, plus occasional travel to customer sites in the UK and overseas. Key Responsibilities * Programme, modify and commission control systems, including PLCs, servo drives, robots and specialist controllers. * Fault-find and adjust electrical, mechanical, pneumatic and control systems on complex automated machinery. * Modify hardware and software to improve performance and reliability. * Carry out structured testing to verify performance and identify limitations, recording results and modifications accurately. * Feed back technical issues and improvement ideas to the engineering team, and take part in design reviews. * Support installation, commissioning and final sign-off at customer sites. Skills & Experience * Experience programming and commissioning PLCs and HMIs, such as Siemens, Allen-Bradley, Mitsubishi, Festo or Codesys. * Knowledge of servo drives, VFDs, remote I/O, Ethernet and Profinet. * An electrical, mechanical or pneumatic engineering background in automation or machinery. * Confidence reading electrical and pneumatic schematics and engineering drawings. * Industrial robotics experience, ideally with six-axis robots. * Strong, methodical fault-finding, testing and documentation, with a safe working approach. * The ability to work independently and communicate well with colleagues and customers. * An engineering qualification, vocational training or a recognised apprenticeship. Benefits & Working Hours * £45,000–£52,000 base salary, with OTE of £60,000. * Enhanced overtime rates, with double time on Sundays and an extra allowance for offsite hours. * Salary reviews linked to development and progression. * Varied, bespoke automation work with room to develop your commissioning expertise. * A 39-hour week: Monday to Thursday 7:30am–4:00pm, Friday 7:30am–3:00pm, with a 30-minute unpaid lunch and paid tea breaks