Commissioning Engineer

Kion Group AG

$68K — $100K *
Technical Services
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 2+ years in automation or material handling as a technician or Commissioning Engineer.
  • Bachelor's degree in electronics, electrotechnics, electrical, mechatronic, Automation or IT engineering, or equivalent experience.
  • Proficiency with PLC programming using Allen-Bradley, Rockwell, and Siemens
  • Willingness to travel up to 85% domestically and internationally.
  • Strong goal orientation with initiative, autonomy, and teamwork skills.

Responsibilities

  • Develop and optimize PLC programs for advanced sortation systems.
  • Manage custom databases to ensure accuracy and performance.
  • Lead the on-site commissioning process for system integration.
  • Document safety checklists and compliance with relevant standards.
  • Conduct offline commissioning and detailed testing of safety-related programs.
  • Perform online commissioning and validation of integrated systems.

Benefits

  • Career Development opportunities
  • Competitive Compensation and Benefits package
  • Pay Transparency
  • Global Opportunities for travel and projects
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.

We offer:
  • Career Development

  • Competitive Compensation and Benefits

  • Pay Transparency

  • Global Opportunities

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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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