Commissioning Engineer

Schneider Electric; Goodyear (AZ); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Schneider Electric is hiring a Commissioning Engineer in Goodyear, Arizona. This role focuses on commissioning prefabricated and modular data center systems, ensuring compliance with design, customer specifications, and industry standards. Candidates must have a Bachelor's degree in engineering and at least 5 years of commissioning experience in modular data centers. Responsibilities include planning and executing testing activities. This position requires travel and extended hours during critical testing milestones.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of commissioning experience in modular data centers or mission-critical facilities.
• Strong understanding of prefabricated data center architectures.

Responsibilities

• Plan, execute, and document commissioning activities for modular data center products.
• Develop and execute Factory Acceptance Test (FAT) plans and procedures.
• Perform functional, integrated, and performance testing of systems.

Skills

Commissioning experience

Understanding of prefabricated data center architectures

Ability to read single-line diagrams

Education

Bachelor’s degree in electrical, Mechanical, or Controls Engineering

Job description

Join our dynamic team as a Commissioning Engineer and be at the forefront of ensuring excellence in manufacturing! The Commissioning Engineer – Modular Data Center OEM is responsible for commissioning, testing, and validating prefabricated and modular data center systems within a manufacturing environment. The role ensures that factory-built electrical, mechanical, and control systems meet design intent, customer specifications, and applicable industry standards prior to shipment and site deployment.

What will you do:

• Plan, execute, and document commissioning activities for modular data center products.
• Develop and execute Factory Acceptance Test (FAT) plans and procedures.
• Perform functional, integrated, and performance testing of power, cooling, and controls systems.
• Coordinate commissioning schedules with manufacturing, quality, engineering, and project teams.
• Support customer-witnessed FATs and respond to technical inquiries.
• Track deficiencies, lead troubleshooting efforts, and support corrective actions.
• Support Site Acceptance Testing (SAT), start-up, and integration as required.

Systems Scope

Electrical: MV/LV switchgear, UPS systems, battery systems, PDUs, busway, generators, ATS/STS.
Controls & Monitoring: PLC-based control systems, BMS, EPMS, remote monitoring platforms.

OEM & Manufacturing Focus

• Verify build-to-design compliance for prefabricated modules and skids.
• Review drawings, BOMs, and control narratives for commissioning readiness.
• Standardize and improve FAT procedures across modular product lines.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives within the manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical, Mechanical, or Controls Engineering, or equivalent experience.
• 5+ years of commissioning experience in modular data centers, OEM manufacturing, or mission-critical facilities.
• Strong understanding of prefabricated data center architectures.
• Ability to read and interpret single-line diagrams, and control schematics.

Preferred Qualifications

• Commissioning or mission-critical certification.
• Experience supporting hyperscale or colocation customers.
• Working knowledge of NEC, NFPA 70/70E, IEEE, and IEC standards.
• Experience with PLC logic, alarms, and sequences of operation.

This position operates primarily in an OEM manufacturing facility with exposure to energized equipment. Travel to customer sites may be required for site integration and acceptance testing. Extended hours may be required during critical testing milestones.

Schneider Electric is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is our policy to provide equal employment and advancement opportunities in the areas of recruiting, hiring, training, transferring, and promoting all qualified individuals regardless of race, religion, color, gender, disability, national origin, ancestry, age, military status, sexual orientation, marital status or any other legally protected characteristic or conduct.