Commissioning Engineer

Kion Group AG

$68K — $100K *
Manufacturing & Automotive
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 2+ years of technical experience in automation 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% both domestically and internationally.
  • Familiarity with programming software such as Allen-Bradley, Rockwell, and Siemens; knowledge of C++ is advantageous but not required.
  • Strong goal orientation, initiative, autonomy, and teamwork skills.

Responsibilities

  • Build PLC programs from scratch, interpreting electrical schematics and functional descriptions for robust control logic.
  • Design and implement PLC/SCADA programs to integrate sorter systems with external conveyor systems.
  • Develop and maintain safety documentation and checklists to ensure compliance with standards like IEC 61508 and ISO 13849.
  • Conduct offline commissioning of sorter systems, testing safety-related PLC programs and documenting outcomes.
  • Participate in online commissioning and system integration, optimizing system performance and ensuring seamless operations.

Benefits

  • Hybrid work model when not on-site.
  • Opportunity to travel up to 85% and experience diverse cultures while working on global projects.
  • Engagement with an international team focused on advanced automation systems.
  • Involvement in meaningful projects that promote efficiency and sustainability in automation.
Full Job Description
In this role, you’ll work with 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, based in Grand Rapids, 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.

Tasks and Qualifications:

What You’ll Do In This Role:

  • Build PLC programs from the ground up, interpreting electrical schematics, system specifications, and functional descriptions to build robust and efficient control logic. This includes selecting appropriate PLC hardware and communication protocols.

  • Design, develop, and implement PLC/SCADA programs to interface the sorter system with external conveyor systems. This includes 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.

What We Are Looking For:

  • 2+ years of technical experience in automation, industrial or material handling fields as technician or Commissioning Engineer. 

  • Bachelors 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 not required, but is a plus.

  • Strong orientation to reach the targets, initiative, autonomy, and propensity to work in team. 

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