Associate Commissioning Engineer

Tasks & Responsibilities

• Support commissioning, startup, debugging, and validation activities for conveyor and automated material handling systems
• Debug automation systems including PLCs, VFDs, sensors, field devices, and industrial networks
• Perform System and I/O Checkout activities using Studio 5000 and related commissioning tools
• Configure, validate, and troubleshoot PLCs, VFDs, IO devices, and network components
• Test and verify system performance including conveyor speeds, operational sequences, and device functionality
• Verify engineered systems meet customer specifications, design intent, and operational requirements
• Audit field installations to confirm electrical systems and wiring match engineering drawings and project specifications
• Interface professionally with customers, subcontractors, electricians, technicians, and internal project teams to resolve technical issues
• Support commissioning leads in coordinating contractors or technicians during checkout and startup activities
• Aid in AutoCAD updates, subpanel layouts, and electrical drawing reviews when applicable
• Create and maintain project workbooks, commissioning documentation, punch lists, and issue tracking logs
• Pre-check electrical drawings for accuracy, completeness, UL requirements, and installation readiness prior to startup
• Communicate technical findings, project updates, and support needs clearly to remote team members and project leadership
• Demonstrate initiative, adaptability, teamwork, and a willingness to learn in fast-paced field environments

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or equivalent hands-on experience in industrial automation, commissioning, maintenance, controls, or field service environments
• 1-2 years’ experience in automation, control system design, I/O Checkout Internship, co-op, manufacturing, maintenance, automation, or field service experience preferred
• Knowledgeable of electrical and controls engineering theories and principles
• Significant electrical aptitude and knowledge of acceptable practices, techniques, and codes
• VFD experience with Rockwell/Allen-Bradley, Siemens or Schneider is a plus but not required
• PLC experience with Rockwell/Allen-Bradley (ControlLogix & CompactLogix), Modicon and Siemens (S7) is a plus but not required
• Rockwell/Allen-Bradley Studio 5000 preferred
• HMI experience with Rockwell/Allen-Bradley, Wonderware, Ignition and WinCC is a plus but not required
• Willingness and ability to travel extensively throughout the United States and North America