Commissioning Engineer

About the role

Join an international team to bring advanced automation systems to life at customer sites worldwide, helping develop a more efficient and sustainable future. You’ll develop and optimize PLC programs (Allen-Bradley) for our latest sortation systems, manage custom databases for accuracy and performance, and maintain safety documentation and checklists. Most meaningfully, you’ll lead on-site commissioning to ensure flawless integration and outstanding system performance. This position is based in Grand Rapids and offers a hybrid work model when not on-site. Travel up to 85% gives you the chance to experience diverse cultures while working on projects for leading global companies.

Responsibilities

• Build PLC programs from the ground up, interpreting electrical schematics, system specifications, and functional descriptions to build robust and efficient control logic, including selecting appropriate PLC hardware and communication protocols.
• Design, develop, and implement PLC/SCADA programs to interface the sorter system with external conveyor systems, including leading data exchange, error handling, and overall system synchronization.
• Build and maintain comprehensive safety checklists and documentation, including risk assessments, safety function descriptions, and validation procedures. Ensure compliance with relevant safety standards (e.g., IEC 61508, ISO 13849).
• Complete offline commissioning procedures for the sorter system, including detailed testing of safety-related PLC programs according to the safety checklist. Document all test results and deviations.
• Participate in the integration of the sorter system with the overall system, performing online commissioning and validation. This involves fixing communication issues, optimizing system performance, and ensuring flawless interaction between the sorter and connected conveyors.

Requirements

• 2+ years of technical experience in automation, industrial, or material handling fields as a technician or Commissioning Engineer.
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in electronic, electrotechnics, electrical, mechatronic, automation, or IT engineering.
• Willingness to spend up to 85% of time traveling within the country and abroad.
• Knowledge in programming software including Allen Bradley, Rockwell, and Siemens. C++ is a plus.
• Strong orientation to reach targets, initiative, autonomy, and propensity to work in a team.

Benefits

• Career development opportunities
• Competitive compensation and benefits
• Pay transparency
• Global opportunities

Pay

The base pay range for this role is estimated to be $68,625–$100,000 annually at the time of posting. Final compensation will be determined by various factors such as work location, education, experience, knowledge, and skills.

We are not able to sponsor or transfer visas for this position now or in the future.