Installation & Commissioning Team Leader

DEICO; Çankaya; On-site; TRY 350,000 - 700,000; Full time

Job summary

DEICO is seeking an Installation & Commissioning Team Leader to take ownership of production, installation, integration, and commissioning phases of dynamic test system projects. You will lead field operations, coordinate multidisciplinary teams and subcontractors, and ensure work meets design docs and customer expectations.

You will oversee installation plans, resource allocation, and coordination across mechanical, hydraulic, electrical, and automation domains, including FAT/SAT and customer

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Mechatronics, or Electrical & Electronics engineering or related field.
• At least 5 years of engineering experience with minimum 2 years in installation, commissioning, or field coordination.
• Experience in multidisciplinary projects (mechanical, hydraulic, electrical, automation).
• Ability to read/interpret drawings, P&IDs, electrical schematics, and system documentation.

Responsibilities

• Manage production, installation, and commissioning phases for released design projects.
• Coordinate technical evaluation and selection of manufacturers/subcontractors with Procurement.
• Monitor manufacturing/on-site activities and coordinate with design teams on technical issues.
• Develop installation/commissioning plans and organize field teams/resources/equipment.
• Identify site infrastructure and civil works requirements with design teams and monitor implementation.
• Coordinate on-site mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and electrical installation activities.
• Lead system integration, initial start-up, and commissioning with automation/software teams.
• Coordinate FAT/SAT/customer acceptance preparations and execution.
• Oversee issue resolution during installation/commissioning and feed back to design teams.
• Manage technical customer documentation and coordinate maintenance/services.

Skills

Leadership

Team coordination

Field organization

Technical communication

Problem solving

English communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics Engineering, Electrical and Electronics Engineering

Job description

With our young and dynamic team, we develop innovative, creative, and high-quality test systems, HIL-based testing and simulation systems, electromechanical test benches, and related equipment for the defense, aerospace, automotive, and other industries. We continue to move forward with a young, enthusiastic, and intellectually curious team that is passionate about its work, embraces teamwork, challenges conventional thinking, and strives to make a difference.

We are looking for an Installation & Commissioning Team Leader to take ownership of the production, installation, integration, and commissioning phases of our dynamic test system projects.

In this role, you will lead field operations, coordinate multidisciplinary engineering teams and subcontractors, oversee system integration and commissioning activities, and ensure that all work is carried out in accordance with approved design documentation, technical requirements, and customer expectations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics Engineering, Electrical and Electronics Engineering, or a related engineering discipline.
• Preferably at least 5 years of engineering experience, including a minimum of 2 years of hands‑on experience in installation, commissioning, or field coordination.
• Experience in multidisciplinary projects involving mechanical, hydraulic, electrical, and automation systems.
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings, assembly drawings, P&IDs, electrical schematics, and system documentation.
• Knowledge of mechanical assembly, hydraulic and pneumatic systems, field integration, and commissioning processes.
• Experience in subcontractor and supplier management, technical discussions, and manufacturing follow‑up.
• Experience in developing field installation and commissioning plans, including resource allocation and workforce planning.
• Ability to coordinate effectively with mechanical design, automation, procurement, and project management teams.
• Strong team leadership, task allocation, and field organization skills.
• Excellent technical communication skills and the ability to coordinate effectively with customers on‑site.
• Strong analytical thinking, root cause analysis, and problem‑solving skills, with a proactive and results‑oriented approach.
• Preferably, experience in the defense and aerospace sectors or in high‑technology projects involving test systems, special‑purpose machinery, or similar applications.
• Availability for domestic and international travel.
• Good command of written and spoken English.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage the production, installation, and commissioning phases of projects for which design documentation has been released.
• Coordinate the technical evaluation and selection of manufacturers and subcontractors in collaboration with the Procurement team.
• Monitor manufacturing and on‑site activities, coordinating technical issues with the relevant design teams.
• Develop installation and commissioning plans and organize field teams, resources, and required equipment.
• Identify site infrastructure and civil works requirements in collaboration with design teams and monitor their implementation.
• Coordinate on‑site mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and electrical installation activities.
• Lead system integration, initial start‑up, and commissioning activities in collaboration with automation and software teams.
• Coordinate technical preparations and execution for Factory Acceptance Tests (FAT), Site Acceptance Tests (SAT), and customer acceptance activities.
• Oversee the resolution of issues arising during installation and commissioning and ensure that relevant feedback is communicated to the design teams.
• Manage technical customer documentation and coordinate maintenance and service activities.
• Lead task allocation and team coordination within the Installation & Commissioning Team.