Control Commissioning Engineer

For over 200 years, Dematic has been a leading supplier of integrated automated technology, software, and services to optimise the supply chain. Dematic employs over 10,000 skilled logistics professionals to serve its customers globally, with engineering centres and manufacturing facilities located around the world.

Due to recent expansion within the business, we are seeking the expertise of accomplished Controls Commissioning Engineers to be a part of our UK Commissioning team and to also support Dematic’s wider EMEA project portfolio.

As a Controls Commissioning Engineer, you will perform Electrical and PLC software commissioning activities within the allocated cost and time scale constraints of the material-handling project. You will also ensure the commissioning activities follow the correct methods and standards to meet the requirements of the customer's project.

For these opportunities, we are seeking those with established experience in both controls and electrical commissioning activities.
You will leverage your expertise in controls engineering to provide software design for PLC’s, HMIs, and SCADA systems following this through to the testing and commissioning phases while having an awareness of the cost, timescale, and requirements of the material handling project.

This is an exciting opportunity to immerse yourself in a global and dynamic engineering community and have valuable input in the design and execution of some of the most impressive and innovative material handling systems across the globe!

We offer:

About Dematic:

Dematic is a global leader in intelligent intralogistics and material handling solutions. With a rich history of innovation and a commitment to excellence, we provide cutting-edge technology and expertise to optimize our clients' supply chains. We offer an inclusive and collaborative work environment where employees can thrive and make a meaningful impact.

Tasks and Qualifications:

Main Job Objectives:

• Deliver the assigned project scope and tasks by meeting\exceeding our safety, quality, On-Time-Delivery and budget requirements.
• To commission controls systems on-site including electrical and PLC software commissioning and to provide support to system test activities and training for the end user
• To produce commissioning documentation including, but not limited to, commissioning checklists, test specifications, Method Statements and Risk Assessments for Automated solutions to BS EN ISO 12100.
• To interpret electrical schematics and design input information.
• Ensure systems supplied are CE Compliant to the Machinery Directive.
• Commission Safety Related Part of the Controls system solutions to the regulations and in accordance with BS EN ISO  13849/13850/60204 etc.

Key Responsibilities:

• To maintain the Dematic image as a top-quality, professional company, by adopting an honest, professional and attentive approach.
• To maintain good relationships with all internal and external customers, through the provision of a high-quality service.
• To liaise with other Company Departments, Customers and sub-contractors.
• To maintain and use wherever possible Dematic standards.
• To comply with the company policies.
• To promote personal and business continuous improvement and development of processes to achieve improved time cost and quality or project delivery.

Qualifications & Experience:

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Engineering.
• HNC or HND in Electrical/Controls Engineering.
• Confident and fully conversant with automated systems commissioning procedures.
• Experience with both PLC & Electrical commissioning activities.
• Development software Siemens (S7, TIA) or Allan Bradley (RSLogix).
• Familiar with AutoCAD, Word, Excel, Project, Outlook.
• Conversant with SCADA –WinCC, Iconics, Ignition is desirable, but not essential.
• Comfortable working with Industrial Networks such as Profinet, Profibus, ASi, EthernetIP or similar.
• An understanding of automated warehouses is desirable, not essential.
• Ability to understand Electrical and Electronic technical manuals & drawings.
• Ability to travel to customer sites for up to 80% of the time, both domestically and internationally.
• Full driver’s license to support the travel requirements of the role.

Dematic is proud to provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants. Dematic prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, religion or belief, age, sex, national or ethnic origin, disability status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.