Controls & Commissioning Engineer

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