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# System Design & Commissioning Engineer

- **Company:** Theo James Recruitment
- **Location:** Pudsey, United Kingdom
- **Salary:** £45,000 - £50,000
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** AutoCAD, Computer Programming, Hardware Design, Human-Computer Interaction, Eplan, Allen-Bradley Factory Automation Equipment, Win CC
- **Published:** October 27, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.cv-library.co.uk/job/225766827/System-Design-Commissioning-Engineer

## About the Role

For the System Design and Commissioning Engineer role, we are looking for:

 * Experience with complex capital or process equipment.
 * PLC and HMI programming capability.
 * Customer-facing commissioning experience, or relevant transferable experience and willingness to develop.
 * An HNC, HND or degree in electrical, controls or electromechanical engineering, or equivalent experience.
 * Clear technical documentation, practical fault-finding and a collaborative approach.
 * A full UK driving licence and willingness to travel overseas.

Pressure systems experience is desirable, alongside exposure to Siemens or Allen-Bradley controls, Eplan or AutoCAD.

Candidates with stronger controls experience who want to develop their commissioning skills, or commissioning engineers with programming experience, will also be considered.

## Description

As a System Design and Commissioning Engineer, you will combine office-based controls development with hands-on customer-site work, taking ownership of projects and seeing your engineering solutions put into practice., The System Design and Commissioning Engineer will develop PLC/HMI software, support electrical hardware design and deliver commissioning and upgrades for industrial equipment.

Your responsibilities will include:

 * Developing and modifying controls software and equipment upgrade packages.
 * Commissioning equipment at customer sites, including instrumentation checks, safety proving, sequence testing and handover.
 * Diagnosing controls and integration faults, supporting service engineers and investigating recurring issues.
 * Coordinating commissioning, warranty and upgrade schedules with engineering colleagues and project managers.
 * Producing technical documentation and contributing to service engineer training.

This System Design and Commissioning Engineer position offers autonomy, close customer contact and the opportunity to improve equipment throughout its working life.