Controls Commissioning Engineer
On-siteFranklin, Tennessee, United States
Job Summary
Execute on-site commissioning of automated material handling systems, including conveyors, sorters, merges, and supporting subsystems. Perform I/O checkout, safety checks, device validation, and field wiring verification to ensure system readiness. Configure, test, and troubleshoot PLC, HMI, VFD, and industrial network components. Validate system functionality against design specifications and collaborate with engineering teams to resolve issues and optimize performance. Document commissioning results, test reports, and punch lists. Train customer operations and maintenance teams on system functionality and best practices. Provide on-site support during go-live and commissioning phases. Travel up to 75% to customer sites throughout the commissioning, startup, testing, and go-live phases of projects.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Controls Engineering, Mechatronics, or a related technical discipline
- 1+ years of experience commissioning industrial automation, controls, or material handling systems
- Familiarity with PLC platforms such as Allen-Bradley, Siemens, or similar
- Experience working with industrial field devices including sensors, scanners, encoders, actuators, and safety devices
- Understanding of industrial networking concepts such as Ethernet/IP and other industrial communication protocols
- Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics, control panel drawings, and wiring diagrams
- Strong troubleshooting and analytical skills with the ability to diagnose and resolve issues under project deadlines
- Willingness to travel up to 75% to customer sites throughout project commissioning
Desired Qualifications
- Experience in warehouse automation, logistics, or high‐speed manufacturing environments
- Familiarity with HMI/SCADA systems, MES integration, or WCS/WMS interfaces
- Knowledge of safety systems (SIL-rated devices, safety PLCs, lockout/tagout procedures)
- Experience with barcode readers and/or vision systems
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