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Commissioning Engineer

Grand Rapids, MI, United States💼 Full-time💰 $68,625–$68,625🗓 2026-08-21 → 2026-09-26

Core

Develop and optimize PLC programs for advanced sortation systems, lead on-site commissioning to ensure flawless integration, and manage safety documentation for customer sites worldwide.

Role type

Commissioning Engineer (Automation/Industrial)

Builds

Sortation systems, conveyor interfaces, and control logic for material handling automation

Domain

Industrial automation, material handling, logistics

Deliverable

production ML models | product features | infrastructure

Required skills

PLC programming (Allen-Bradley, Rockwell, Siemens), electrical schematics interpretation, SCADA programming, safety checklist creation, system synchronization, communication protocol configuration

Preferred skills

C++ programming, knowledge of IEC 61508 and ISO 13849 standards

Technologies

Allen-Bradley, Rockwell, Siemens, SCADA

Responsibilities

Build PLC programs from scratch based on electrical schematics and system specifications; design and implement PLC/SCADA programs to interface sorter systems with external conveyors; complete offline commissioning procedures including safety-related program testing; participate in online commissioning and validation to fix communication issues and optimize system performance; maintain comprehensive safety documentation and risk assessments.

Seniority

Mid-level, hands-on IC

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