Controls Commissioning Engineer

Designed Conveyor Systems (DCS) specializes in automation systems and is seeking a Controls Commissioning Engineer to transform engineered solutions into operational systems at customer sites. The role involves hands-on commissioning of material handling systems and collaboration with various engineering teams to ensure system readiness and performance.

Responsibilities:

• Execute on‑site commissioning of automated material handling systems, including conveyors, sorters, merges, and supporting subsystems
• Perform I/O checkout, safety checks, device validation, and field wiring verification to ensure system readiness
• Configure, test, and troubleshoot PLC, HMI, VFD, and industrial network components (e.g., Ethernet/IP, OPCUA, MQTT, IO-Link)
• Validate system functionality against design specifications and functional requirements
• Collaborate with mechanical, electrical, software, and project engineering teams to resolve issues and optimize system performance
• Support system integration testing, stress testing, and throughput validation
• Document commissioning results, system changes, punch lists, and test reports
• Train customer operations and maintenance teams on system functionality and best practices
• Provide on‑site support during go‑live and commissioning phases

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Controls Engineering, Mechatronics, or a related technical discipline; equivalent hands-on experience will also be considered
• 1+ years of experience commissioning industrial automation, controls, or material handling systems
• Familiarity with PLC platforms such as Allen-Bradley, Siemens, or similar
• Experience working with industrial field devices including sensors, scanners, encoders, actuators, and safety devices
• Understanding of industrial networking concepts such as Ethernet/IP and other industrial communication protocols
• Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics, control panel drawings, and wiring diagrams
• Strong troubleshooting and analytical skills with the ability to diagnose and resolve issues under project deadlines
• Willingness to travel up to 75% to customer sites throughout project commissioning
• Experience in warehouse automation, logistics, or high-speed manufacturing environments
• Familiarity with HMI/SCADA systems, MES integration, or WCS/WMS interfaces
• Knowledge of safety systems (SIL-rated devices, safety PLCs, lockout/tagout procedures)
• Experience with barcode readers and/or vision systems