Commissioning Engineer

Test & Validation Engineer | PLC & Automation Systems | UK & Worldwide Travel | Salary up to £51,000 + Overtime MERITUS are excited to be partnered with an advanced Engineering and Automation business looking to expand their Controls & Automation team. They are seeking an experienced Test & Validation Engineer to work closely with customers to solve complex engineering challenges through the commissioning of automated control systems. This is a technically demanding, customer-facing role suited to a controls engineer with strong PLC programming expertise, hands-on commissioning experience, and a passion for delivering robust automation solutions across UK and international projects. Main Responsibilities: Develop, write, and commission PLC software using Allen Bradley Rockwell and Siemens S7 / TIA Portal platforms Design and implement structured control software including ladder logic, function blocks, and statement lists Configure system communications and hardware including Ethernet, Modbus, Profibus, drives, inverters, and PID control loops Perform full testing, validation, and on-site commissioning of automated systems in the UK and worldwide Provide customer training, remote technical support, fault finding, and diagnostics while operating to company and H&S procedures Required Skills: Proven experience in PLC programming, with Allen Bradley Rockwell Strong background in PLC / SCADA system design, development, and commissioning Experience across systems, software, and hardware development in industrial automation environments Knowledge of industrial communications networks, drives, and process control (PID) systems Willingness to travel internationally and represent the business professionally at customer sites Benefits: Salary up to £51,000 Overtime opportunities 25 days holiday + bank holidays International travel Got your attention? If you believe that you have the skills and experience for the Commissioning Engineer role - then please get in touch. We also offer a referral scheme for any candidates whose details are passed to us that we successfully place. If you have any further questions then please contact Ryan Harris at MERITUS