Travel-Driven Commissioning Engineer: PLC/HMI Automation

Kaak; France; Remote; EUR 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Permanent contract

Company car

Job summary

Royal Kaak is seeking a Commissioning Engineer to adapt programmes, commission Kaak equipment in France, and lead automation from assembly to after-sales. You will test software, support service missions, and train customer teams while coordinating with multiple Kaak departments and partners.

Travel is frequent across France and Europe, with involvement in worldwide projects to update knowledge and skills. A strong PLC/HMI background and English proficiency are required.

Qualifications

• Secondary Vocational Education level 4 or University of Applied Sciences Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics, work and thinking level.
• Experience as Commissioning Engineer in complex machinery and/or production lines (min 3 years).
• Good knowledge of PLC and HMI engineering, servomotors, Siemens S7, Tia Portal, SEW software; knowledge of Studio 5000 Logix Designer, Mitsubishi, and Allen Bradley is a plus.
• Able to read and understand electrical diagrams.
• Autonomous, flexible, with analytical skills; availability 24/7 during commissioning periods.

Responsibilities

• Test the programmes developed by software engineers for HMI screens and PLCs on Kaak machines before shipment.
• Commission installations on customer sites, perform tests and I/O checks.
• Travel mainly in France/Europe; participate in projects around the world to update knowledge.
• Support service missions during line modifications and maintenance tasks.
• Carry out post-commissioning modifications and share updated programmes and diagrams.
• Report to the electrical engineering department on projects and troubleshooting.
• Train customer teams to operate machines after commissioning.
• Provide 24/7 support during interventions and emergency calls.
• Coordinate with electrical engineering, Kaak France coordinators, subcontractors, and customer teams during commissioning.

Skills

PLC & HMI engineering

Servo motor implementation

Siemens S7

TIA Portal

SEW software

Studio 5000 Logix Designer

Mitsubishi

Allen Bradley

Electrical diagrams reading

Problem solving

24/7 availability during commissioning

Education

Bac+4/5 Electrical Engineering or Mechatronics

Tools

Electrical diagrams

Job description

Royal Kaak is seeking a Commissioning Engineer to adapt programmes, commission Kaak equipment in France, and lead automation from assembly to after-sales. You will test software, support service missions, and train customer teams while coordinating with multiple Kaak departments and partners.

Travel is frequent across France and Europe, with involvement in worldwide projects to update knowledge and skills. A strong PLC/HMI background and English proficiency are required.