Associate Commissioning Engineer

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in United States.

📋 Description

• Assist in the commissioning, startup, debugging, and validation processes for conveyor and automated material handling systems.

• Troubleshoot automation systems, including PLCs, VFDs, sensors, field devices, and industrial networks.

• Conduct System and I/O Checkout activities utilizing Studio 5000 and associated commissioning tools.

• Collaborate with Controls Engineers and senior commissioning team members to support Controls and PLC checkout activities.

• Configure, validate, and resolve issues with PLCs, VFDs, I/O devices, and network components.

• Evaluate and confirm system performance, including conveyor speeds, operational sequences, and device functionality.

• Ensure engineered systems align with customer specifications, design intentions, and operational requirements.

• Conduct audits of field installations to verify that electrical systems and wiring conform to engineering drawings and project specifications.

• Diagnose electrical, controls, electromechanical, and communication-related challenges on-site.

• Professionally engage with customers, subcontractors, electricians, technicians, and internal project teams to address technical concerns.

• Assist commissioning leads in managing contractors or technicians during checkout and startup processes.

• Support AutoCAD updates, subpanel designs, and electrical drawing evaluations as needed.

• Develop and maintain project workbooks, commissioning documentation, punch lists, and issue tracking logs.

• Review electrical drawings for correctness, completeness, UL requirements, and installation readiness prior to startup.

• Convey technical findings, project updates, and support requirements clearly to remote team members and project leadership.

• Exhibit initiative, adaptability, teamwork, and a desire to learn in dynamic field environments.

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or equivalent relevant hands-on experience in industrial automation, commissioning, maintenance, controls, or field service settings.

• 1-2 years of experience in automation, control system design, and I/O Checkout.

• Preference for candidates with internship, co-op, manufacturing, maintenance, automation, or field service experience.

• Strong understanding of electrical and controls engineering theories and principles.

• Significant electrical aptitude and familiarity with accepted practices, techniques, and codes.

• Experience with VFDs from Rockwell/Allen-Bradley, Siemens, or Schneider is a plus but not mandatory.

• Familiarity with PLCs from Rockwell/Allen-Bradley (ControlLogix & CompactLogix), Modicon, and Siemens (S7) is advantageous but not required.

• Preferred experience with Rockwell/Allen-Bradley Studio 5000.

• HMI experience with Rockwell/Allen-Bradley, Wonderware, Ignition, and WinCC is beneficial but not obligatory.

• Willingness and capacity to travel extensively throughout the United States and North America.

🏝️ Benefits

• Comprehensive health insurance plans.

• Retirement savings options with employer contributions.

• Opportunities for professional development and continuing education.

• Competitive salary and performance-based incentives.