Controls Commissioning Engineer

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

📋 Description

• Conduct on-site commissioning of automated material handling systems, which encompass conveyors, sorters, merges, and associated subsystems.

• Execute I/O checkouts, safety inspections, device validation, and verification of field wiring to confirm system readiness.

• Set up, test, and troubleshoot PLC, HMI, VFD, and industrial network components (e.g., Ethernet/IP, OPCUA, MQTT, IO-Link).

• Assess system functionality against design specifications and functional requirements.

• Collaborate with mechanical, electrical, software, and project engineering teams to address issues and enhance system performance.

• Assist with system integration testing, stress testing, and throughput validation.

• Record commissioning results, document system modifications, maintain punch lists, and prepare test reports.

• Educate customer operations and maintenance teams on system functionality and operational best practices.

• Offer on-site assistance during the go-live and commissioning phases.

⛳️ Requirements

• A Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Controls Engineering, Mechatronics, or a related technical field; equivalent hands-on experience will also be taken into account.

• A minimum of 1 year of experience in the commissioning of industrial automation, controls, or material handling systems.

• Familiarity with PLC platforms such as Allen-Bradley, Siemens, or comparable systems.

• Experience with industrial field devices, including sensors, scanners, encoders, actuators, and safety devices.

• Understanding of industrial networking concepts, including Ethernet/IP and various industrial communication protocols.

• Proficiency in reading and interpreting electrical schematics, control panel layouts, and wiring diagrams.

• Excellent troubleshooting and analytical abilities, with a capacity to diagnose and resolve issues within project timelines.

• Willingness to travel up to 75% to customer locations during project commissioning.

🏝️ Benefits

• Health insurance

• 401K program with a 100% match up to 5%

• Flexible PTO

• Discretionary Profit-Sharing Program

• Community outreach projects

• Casual work environment

• Company events and activities