Commissioning Engineer - Automation (TwinCAT3)

• Commissioning & System Start-Up: Lead on-site commissioning activities, including I/O checkout, safety verification, axis and drive start-up, functional testing and performance validation.
• TwinCAT  Programming & Troubleshooting: Program, debug,  optimise  and tune Beckhoff  TwinCAT  3 applications directly on the machine, including PLC programming and Motion/NC functionality.
• Industrial Networks & Communication: Configure, commission and troubleshoot  EtherCAT  networks and fieldbus communications, including ADS.
• System Integration: Integrate automation equipment with the WCS ( HMWare ) and third-party systems, validating communication, message exchanges, order processing and system statuses.
• FAT & SAT Management: Plan, execute and document Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT) and Site Acceptance Testing (SAT) with customers, ensuring all technical requirements are met and managing final system acceptance.
• Technical Troubleshooting: Identify, investigate and resolve complex technical issues in real time, making independent engineering decisions under demanding site conditions and project deadlines.
• Project Coordination: Coordinate commissioning activities with mechanical and electrical installation teams, project managers, customers and other project stakeholders.
• Team Leadership & Development: Lead and mentor a team of junior commissioning engineers by assigning and supervising tasks, reviewing code, providing on-site technical support and sharing engineering best practices.
• Engineering Standards & Continuous Improvement: Maintain and improve internal engineering standards, including  TwinCAT  libraries, commissioning checklists, procedures and Wiki documentation.
• Post-Commissioning Support: Provide technical assistance following system start-up, including remote troubleshooting and customer support throughout the warranty period.

• Degree in Industrial, Electronic, Automation Engineering or a related technical discipline. A technical diploma combined with equivalent professional experience will also be considered.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience programming and commissioning industrial automation systems, including at least 3 years leading on-site commissioning activities.
• Strong working knowledge of Beckhoff  TwinCAT  3, including:
  • IEC 61131-3 PLC programming, particularly Structured Text (ST).
  • TwinCAT  NC/Motion programming and configuration.
  • EtherCAT  network configuration, commissioning and diagnostics.
• Hands-on experience commissioning servo drives and motion axes, including positioning, homing and control-loop tuning.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics and understand industrial machine mechanics.
• Knowledge of industrial machine safety, including safety circuits,  TwinSAFE  or equivalent technologies, and relevant safety standards such as EN ISO 13849.
• Professional proficiency in spoken and written English, with the ability to communicate effectively with customers and international project teams.
• Willingness and availability to travel up to 30% of the time, nationally and internationally, to support customer projects and commissioning activities.

• Previous experience in intralogistics and material handling automation, including stacker cranes, shuttles, conveyors, AGVs and automated warehouses.
• Experience with WCS/WMS integration and industrial communication protocols such as TCP/IP, ADS, OPC UA and MQTT.
• Experience with  TwinCAT  HMI or other SCADA/HMI platforms.
• Knowledge of object-oriented programming (OOP) in  TwinCAT , including interfaces and software architecture.
• Experience with version control systems such as Git.
• Previous experience working on automation projects in the USA, with knowledge of relevant electrical and machinery standards, including NFPA 79 and UL 508A.

• Leadership & Autonomy: Ability to take ownership of commissioning activities, make sound technical decisions independently and provide direction to other engineers without requiring constant supervision.
• Problem-Solving: Calm, structured and methodical approach to troubleshooting complex technical issues, particularly under time pressure.
• Communication: Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to work effectively with customers, installation teams, project managers and non-technical stakeholders.
• Team Development: Genuine interest in mentoring junior engineers, sharing technical knowledge and contributing to the development of the wider engineering team.
• Organisation  & Attention to Detail: Strong commitment to technical documentation, engineering standards, commissioning procedures and quality.
• Adaptability: Comfortable working in an international project environment and adapting to different customer sites, teams and operational requirements.

• Permanent employment within a growing and developing automation engineering team.
• Opportunity to work on technically challenging and diverse international automation projects.
• A senior technical leadership position with direct influence over engineering standards, commissioning processes and team development.
• Competitive salary package based on experience and technical expertise.
• Per diems and applicable allowances during customer site assignments.
• Ongoing technical training and professional development, particularly in Beckhoff  TwinCAT  and other industrial automation technologies.
• Opportunity to become a key technical reference for our automation activities in the USA.