Commissioning Engineer

Top Hat Engineering; United States; On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Top Hat Engineering is seeking a Commissioning Engineer to support the installation, testing, and commissioning of automated warehouse solutions. You will work hands-on across controls, networking, and software to bring systems from installation to customer operation.

The role involves extensive travel across the United States, collaborating with cross‑functional teams, performing system validation, and ensuring safety and reliability during commissioning.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical, Computer, or Automation Engineering or closely related field.
• 1–3 years in engineering, automation, controls, manufacturing, systems integration, commissioning, or related experience.

Responsibilities

• Support installation, testing, commissioning, and readiness of automated solutions at customer sites.
• Execute commissioning procedures and verify functionality of equipment, controls, software, and networked devices.
• Perform system integration testing across conveyors, PLCs, HMIs, WCS, scanners, and related equipment.
• Troubleshoot issues by analyzing alarms, software, and network logs; identify root causes.
• Collaborate with Controls, Software, Electrical, Mechanical, and other teams to resolve integration issues.
• Document test results, resolutions, and system changes clearly.

Skills

Industrial automation

Troubleshooting

Electrical schematics

TCP/IP networking

PLC

HMI

Python

C#

SQL

Communication

Travel

Hands-on

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical/Computer/Automation Engineering

Tools

PLC programming

SCADA systems

Networking equipment

Job description

Collaborate. Innovate. Automate. The Top Hat Engineering (THE) team brings technology and people together in innovative ways to deliver state-of-the-art products, services, and expertise. Our extensive portfolio of solutions spans from traditional inventory, fulfillment and delivery to specialized strategy, automation, engineering, analytics, leadership, and logistics. Our diverse committed team invests in our people, processes, platforms and the communities in which we live.

About the Role

THE is looking for a Commissioning Engineer to support the implementation, testing, troubleshooting, and commissioning of automated solutions within the warehouse automation industry. The ideal candidate is an early-career engineer with an interest in automation and a willingness to work hands-on across software, industrial controls, networking, and system integration. This role is an excellent opportunity for an engineer who enjoys solving complex problems, working directly with automated equipment, and seeing engineering solutions progress from installation through successful customer operation.

Responsibilities

• Support the installation, testing, commissioning, and operational readiness of automated solutions at customer facilities
• Execute commissioning procedures and verify the functionality of automated equipment, controls, software applications, and networked devices
• Perform system integration testing across automated solutions, conveyors, PLCs, HMIs, warehouse control or execution systems, scanners, and related equipment
• Troubleshoot system issues by analysing equipment behaviour, alarms, software functionality, network communications, system logs, and operational sequences
• Work with Controls, Software, Electrical, Mechanical, and other engineering teams to identify root causes and resolve system integration issues
• Verify equipment functionality, system sequences, interlocks, material flow, and overall system performance against
• Execute commissioning plans, test procedures, checklists, and system validation activities
• Document test results, issues, resolutions, system changes, and outstanding commissioning activities clearly and accurately
• Assist with system tuning, performance optimisation, and reliability improvements during commissioning
• Provide feedback to engineering teams regarding recurring issues, system behaviour, and opportunities for product or process improvement
• Coordinate onsite activities with customers, technicians, contractors, project managers, and engineering teams
• Support customer training and technical handoff as systems transition into production operation
• Identify potential safety, reliability, or operational concerns and communicate them to the appropriate engineering and project teams
• Follow established safety procedures, engineering standards, and commissioning processes while working in industrial environments
• Travel extensively to customer and project locations and work onsite for extended commissioning periods

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Automation Engineering, mechatronics or a related engineering discipline
• 1-3 years of engineering, automation, controls, manufacturing, systems integration, commissioning, or related experience; relevant internship or co-op experience is also valuable

Required Skills

• Basic understanding of industrial automation systems and how equipment, controls, software, and networking interact
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills with the ability to systematically identify and isolate the root cause of system issues
• Basic understanding of TCP/IP networking, Ethernet communications, IP addressing, and network troubleshooting
• Ability to read and understand electrical schematics, equipment documentation, network diagrams, system layouts, and engineering drawings
• Ability to understand equipment sequences, material flow, system interlocks, and upstream/downstream dependencies
• Familiarity with PLCs, HMIs, industrial networks, warehouse automation systems, or similar technologies is preferred but not required
• Exposure to technologies such as Ladder Logic, Structured Text, Python, C#, SQL, application logs, industrial communication protocols, or similar tools is a plus
• Strong computer skills and the ability to learn new software applications, automation platforms, and engineering tools quickly
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to clearly communicate technical information to engineers, technicians, project teams, and customers
• Ability to document technical issues, testing activities, and system changes clearly and accurately
• Self-motivated and comfortable working both independently and as part of a cross-functional project team
• Comfortable working hands-on around automated industrial equipment and in active warehouse environments
• Ability to work flexible schedules during critical commissioning periods, including nights, weekends, and extended shifts when required
• Ability and willingness to travel extensively throughout the United States and internationally
• Valid driver’s license and ability to travel by air and ground transportation as required
• Ability to safely lift, carry, push, and pull objects weighing 40+ pounds.
• Ability to stand and walk for extended periods of time, including throughout full work shifts.
• Ability to follow safety procedures, wear required personal protective equipment, and maintain a clean and organised work area.
• Reliable attendance and punctuality, including flexibility to work extended hours, overtime, or varying shifts when required.
• This position may require approximately 75-80% travel depending on project requirements.

Equal Opportunity Statement

We are committed to diversity and inclusivity.