Details:
- Salary: £45,000 - 55,000 - Annum
- Job Type: Permanent
- Job Status: Full-Time
- Salary Per: Annum
- Location: Southampton Hampshire South East
- Date: 2 days ago
Description:
Electrical Systems & Commissioning EngineerWe're looking for an Electrical Systems & Commissioning Engineer to join a growing engineering team delivering bespoke industrial machinery.
This is a varied, hands-on position, with approximately 60% of your time spent at the manufacturing site supporting machine build, testing and validation, and 40% spent travelling to customer sites for installation, commissioning and technical support.
The role offers regular UK and international travel, with projects typically taking you to customer sites across India, China, the USA and Europe.
What You'll Do as an Electrical Systems & Commissioning Engineer
Support the electrical build of bespoke machinery
Test, validate and fault-find complete systems
Install and commission equipment at customer sites
Carry out Factory and Site Acceptance Testing (FAT/SAT)
Diagnose electrical and control system faults
Provide planned maintenance, upgrades and technical support
Produce commissioning reports and technical documentation
Work with engineering teams to improve products and processesWhat You'll Bring as an Electrical Systems & Commissioning Engineer
HNC/HND, Degree or equivalent experience in Electrical Engineering
Experience commissioning, servicing or supporting industrial machinery or bespoke OEM equipment
Strong electrical fault-finding skills
Knowledge of PLC-controlled industrial systems
Ability to read electrical schematics and technical drawings
Practical experience installing and commissioning industrial equipment
Excellent problem-solving and communication skills
A proactive, hands-on approach
A full driving licence and the ability to travel regularly within the UK and internationallyDesirable
Experience with Siemens or Allen-Bradley PLCs
Knowledge of Profinet, Ethernet/IP or Modbus
AutoCAD or EPLAN experience
Machinery safety and compliance knowledge
Experience with automated or high-power industrial equipmentWhat's On Offer?
Competitive salary
Company pension
Life assurance
Additional employee benefits
Ongoing training and development
International travel opportunitiesWhy Apply?This is an opportunity to work on bespoke engineering projects from factory build through to customer commissioning.
You'll spend around 60% of your time on-site working alongside the engineering team and 40% travelling to customer locations across the UK and overseas. We're particularly interested in candidates who are comfortable with international travel, including trips to India, China and the USA, where you'll play a key role in delivering successful installations and building strong customer relationships.
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