Commissioning Engineer

Company description

Our client is a material handling systems integrator specializing in practical automation solutions for fulfillment operations. The company designs and builds systems that help customers reduce labor, improve quality, and meet demanding service levels.

Our client uses technologies including automated sortation and shipping, advanced scanning, directed picking and packing, robotics, checkweighers, print-and-apply labeling, and warehouse control system software. Its engineering team uses operating data analysis and high-fidelity simulations to optimize system performance before deployment. Automation is assembled, integrated, and debugged at their facility to support efficient on-site installation.

Responsibilities

• Configure, test, and validate automated material handling and fulfillment systems before and during installation at customer sites.
• Perform electrical and controls testing.
• Verify system functionality against design specifications.
• Troubleshoot mechanical, electrical, controls, and software issues.
• Collaborate with design engineers, project managers, and technicians to refine system performance and support safe, reliable operation.
• Document test procedures and results.
• Support customer training on newly installed systems.
• Provide on-site technical support during startup and acceptance.

Requirements

• Strong foundation in electrical engineering with hands-on experience in electrical systems for automation or industrial equipment.
• Proficiency in electrical testing and testing of automated systems, including verification, validation, and safety checks.
• Experience in commissioning engineering activities, including system bring-up, calibration, and acceptance testing.
• Demonstrated troubleshooting skills for mechanical, electrical, controls, and software issues in complex systems.
• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics, Industrial Engineering, or a related technical field, or equivalent practical experience.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, and technical documentation.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively on-site with cross-functional teams and customer personnel.
• Willingness to work in an industrial environment and occasionally travel to customer facilities for installations and startups.

Preferred

• Familiarity with PLCs, industrial controls, sensors, robotics, and conveyor or material handling equipment.

Work Arrangement

This role is onsite when not traveling. Travel to customer facilities may be required for installations and startups; the amount of travel can vary.