Commissioning Engineer

Konecranes; Poland; On-site; PLN 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Konecranes is seeking a Commissioning Engineer to join the Horizontal & Yard Technology team. You will commission automated cranes, integrate with customer systems, and report progress to stakeholders while collaborating with an international team.

You will travel extensively (200+ days/year) and work through all project stages from design to implementation, ensuring on-time delivery and system readiness. Fluent English is required.

Qualifications

• Master's or Bachelor's degree in Automation or Electrics.
• Experience with PLC programming and Ethernet-based device communication.
• Reading electrical drawings and using automation software (TIA Portal, S7).
• Willingness to travel 200+ days per year, often 6–8 weeks at a time.
• Fluent spoken and written English.

Responsibilities

• Commission automated cranes and related systems, including interfaces to customer systems.
• Report commissioning progress to stakeholders.
• Work closely with customers during commissioning with clear communication.
• Troubleshoot and resolve technical issues.
• Test systems with customers, including long testing phases (2–3 weeks).

Skills

PLC programming

Ethernet communications

Electrical drawings

Travel readiness

Problem solving

English communication

Education

Master's or Bachelor's degree in Automation or Electrics

Tools

TIA Portal

Siemens S7

Job description

Konecranes Port Solutions is an international mix of talented people. We are providing the best technological solutions for global customers. In addition to the multidisciplinary engineering environment, we have close interfaces to stakeholders in manufacturing and in business lines which makes us a unique place to work for. If you want to go far, Business Unit Horizontal & Yard will take you there!

We at BU Horizontal & Yard Technology department are responsible for developing new functional features for container handling applications. The solutions range from operator assisting features to fully autonomous equipment and make cranes safer, smarter and more efficient. Modern technology, newest sensors, positioning systems, lidars, camera technology, remote operation, etc. combined with innovative applications result in first class solutions for our customers.

So now we are looking for a Commissioning Engineer to join our team to take care of this vital piece of our state-of-the-art applications. In this role you will participate in all stages of Horizontal & Yard design and implementation. You will work in an enthusiastic team in a global company.

Your key responsibilities

• Commission automated cranes and related systems, including interfaces to customer systems and remote operator desks
• Report commissioning progress clearly and proactively to relevant stakeholders
• Work closely with customers during commissioning, maintaining clear and professional communication
• Troubleshoot and resolve technical issues
• Test systems together with the customer, including longer testing phases that may take 2-3 weeks

What you should bring?

You have experience and knowledge in reading PLC-code and are familiar with parametrization of Ethernet based new technology devices and sensors. Your passion is to commission projects on time. You are not afraid of developing something totally new in the industry.

To succeed in this position, you should have:

• Master's or Bachelor's degree level on Automation or Electrics
• Basic understanding of PLC-programming (S7 and Tiaportal)
• Basic understanding of ethernet based device communication
• Basic understanding of electrical drawings
• Willingness to learn new things and cultures
• Willingness to travel 200+ days per year, often 6-8 weeks at a time
• Systematic problem-solving skills
• Good attitude to learn new and develop old
• Fluent spoken and written English skills

To impress us, you also have:

• Hands-on experience of project deliveries

What we offer you:

• An opportunity to work at the forefront of container handling automation
• A chance to travel all over the world & learn new cultures
• A unique opportunity to participate in the most modern technology development in the field of autonomous equipment

For additional information, feel free contact Marion Soon, Global Talent Acquisition Specialist, marion.soon[at]konecranes.com.

Konecranes moves what matters . We are a global leader in material handling solutions, serving a broad range of customers across multiple industries. We consistently set the industry benchmark, from everyday improvements to the breakthroughs at moments that matter most, because we know we can always find a safer, more productive and sustainable way. That's why, with 16 000+ professionals in over 50 countries, we are trusted every day to lift, handle and move what the world needs.

Konecranes is committed to ensuring that all employees and job applicants are treated fairly in an environment which is free from any form of discrimination.