Automation Commissioning Specialist – Field Startups

Knobelsdorff (KE)

Childress (TX)

On-site

USD 50,000 - 62,000

Full time

9 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental coverage

401(k) match

Paid time off

Education reimbursement

Job summary

Knobelsdorff (KE) is seeking an experienced Automation/Electrical Technician to execute commissioning, validation, and industrial networking on complex projects. You will verify I/O, assist with PLC startup, and coordinate with engineers and electricians to ensure reliable startup and documentation.

The role requires hands-on experience with Allen-Bradley and Siemens, IP addressing, and Ethernet-based networks. Travel up to 50% may be needed during commissioning phases.

Qualifications

3+ years of experience in industrial automation, controls, or electrical systems.
Strong understanding of control systems, field instrumentation, and electrical fundamentals.
Hands-on experience with I/O checkout, commissioning, and system startup.
Basic PLC configuration and troubleshooting experience (Allen-Bradley, Siemens, or similar).

Responsibilities

Perform I/O checkout, loop verification, and point-to-point wiring validation for field devices and control systems.
Assist with control panel checkout and support commissioning and startup activities onsite.
Document commissioning activities including test results, deficiencies, and system configurations.

Skills

Industrial automation

Controls

Electrical systems

System startup

Schematic reading

Tools

Allen-Bradley

Siemens

EtherNet/IP

Profinet

Modbus TCP

Job description

The role requires hands-on experience with Allen-Bradley and Siemens, IP addressing, and Ethernet-based networks. Travel up to 50% may be needed during commissioning phases.

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