Automation Commissioning Engineer - Local, No Travel

Connect Force; Novi (MI); On-site; USD 50,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental & Vision

401(k) Match

Paid Holidays

PTO

Long-term career stability

Continuous technical training

Modern manufacturing facility

Overtime opportunities

Competitive hourly pay

Job summary

Confidential company in Farmington Hills, MI seeks a skilled automation technician to commission and startup automated machinery. You will work closely with engineering and production to ensure high-quality equipment prior to shipment and provide on-site support for local installations.

The role emphasizes hands-on automation, troubleshooting, and collaboration with the team, while offering a stable Monday-Friday schedule and opportunities for growth in a modern manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• 2+ years working with industrial automation equipment.
• Machine build, controls, commissioning, maintenance, or service experience.
• Ability to interpret electrical schematics.
• Mechanical troubleshooting experience.
• PLC familiarity preferred.
• Strong communication skills.
• Self-motivated and dependable.

Responsibilities

• Commission newly built automated machinery in-house
• Perform startup and machine validation
• Troubleshoot electrical, PLC, servo, pneumatic, hydraulic, and mechanical systems
• Verify equipment performance meets customer specifications
• Support machine testing prior to shipment
• Assist engineering with design improvements
• Diagnose controls and automation issues
• Support production during machine build
• Complete commissioning documentation
• Assist with occasional local customer support when necessary

Skills

Industrial automation

Machine commissioning

Schematic interpretation

Mechanical troubleshooting

PLC familiarity

Communication

Self-motivation

Job description

Confidential company in Farmington Hills, MI seeks a skilled automation technician to commission and startup automated machinery. You will work closely with engineering and production to ensure high-quality equipment prior to shipment and provide on-site support for local installations.

The role emphasizes hands-on automation, troubleshooting, and collaboration with the team, while offering a stable Monday-Friday schedule and opportunities for growth in a modern manufacturing environment.