Controls & Commissioning Engineer - PLC / FAT / Commissioning
£40 per hour | Outside IR35 | Contract
Locations: Nottingham or Wymondham (Norwich)
Working Arrangement: Hybrid - minimum 3 days per week in the office
Travel: UK, Turkey & Vietnam as required
We are currently recruiting for an experienced Controls & Commissioning Engineer to support a major engineering organisation across a range of UK and international projects.
The role will focus on PLC/HMI software, FAT, Pre-FAT, iFAT, commissioning and controls troubleshooting, working closely with engineering, project, supplier and customer teams to ensure systems are fully tested and ready for project milestones.
Key Responsibilities
- PLC and HMI software testing, troubleshooting and verification
- FAT, Pre-FAT, iFAT, SAT and commissioning activities
- Cause & Effect testing and verification
- I/O checks, loop checks and functional testing
- Controlled software updates and configuration management
- Troubleshooting controls and instrumentation issues
- Supporting suppliers and customers during testing and commissioning
- Reviewing and updating electrical and control documentation
- Supporting punch list and software issue resolution
Essential Experience
- Strong hands-on PLC programming and troubleshooting experience
- Experience with Siemens TIA Portal and WinCC
- FAT and commissioning experience
- Experience with instrumentation and control systems
- Ability to interpret P&IDs, control schematics and Cause & Effect diagrams
- Experience working in safe area and/or ATEX environments
- Understanding of functional safety and SIL principles
- Strong technical documentation and problem-solving skills
- Willingness to travel internationally when required
Desirable
- Siemens PCS7
- Rockwell Studio 5000 / FactoryTalk
- Experience within industrial, marine, oil & gas or packaged equipment environments
- Knowledge of IEC 61508 / IEC 61511 and LOPA
