Commissioning Engineer

About the role

Join our Circular Sortation Center of Excellence and work with an international team to bring advanced automation systems to life at customer sites worldwide, contributing to 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. This position is based in Grand Rapids and offers a hybrid work model when not on-site, with up to 85% travel 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 create 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, such as risk assessments, safety function descriptions, and validation procedures, ensuring 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 travel up to 85% within the country and abroad.
• Knowledge of programming software including Allen Bradley, Rockwell, and Siemens. C++ is a plus but not required.
• Strong orientation toward achieving targets, initiative, autonomy, and a propensity to work in a team.

Benefits

• Career development opportunities within a collaborative, international team.
• Competitive compensation and benefits.
• Pay transparency.
• Global opportunities for advancement.

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 factors such as work location, education, experience, knowledge, and skills.

Note: Visa sponsorship or transfer is not available for this position.