Commissioning Engineer II

Spring Automation; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Spring Automation in Nashville, TN, seeks a Commissioning Engineer II to oversee on-site installation and commissioning of material handling systems. You will lead teams, perform IO checks, and ensure all equipment meets customer specifications.

The role requires travel up to 75%, PLC/HMI/SCADA development experience, and strong analytical, technical, and communication skills. Join a team focused on safe, reliable solutions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical, mechanical, or mechatronics engineering.
• At least two years of experience in controls or the material handling industry.
• Ability to travel up to 75% of the time.
• Experience programming PLC-based control systems with visualization.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent technical skills.
• Proficiency with the Microsoft Office Suite.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Travel extensively to commission projects.
• Lead on-site commissioning teams and report to the project team.
• Perform IO checks, configure field networks, and test conveyor systems.
• Coordinate with electrical installation to ensure safety, customer specs, and Spring’s best practices.
• Collaborate with other controls professionals on project teams.
• Assist project teams with PLC programming, HMI/SCADA development, and electrical design.
• Provide technical support and coaching.

Skills

PLC programming

HMI/SCADA development

Electrical systems knowledge

Team leadership

Education

Bachelor's in Electrical Engineering

Bachelor's in Mechanical Engineering

Bachelor's in Mechatronics

Tools

SCADA software

Electrical design tools

Field networks configuration

Job description

About the Team

At Spring Automation, our mission is to design, build, and install controls systems for the material handling industry. But what truly sets us apart is our purpose: to show how business can improve lives. We do this by cultivating strong relationships, empowering our team, and prioritizing integrity in everything we do.

We're a team that believes in winning together, guided by a simple philosophy of always doing what's right. Our culture is built on a people-first approach, a commitment to serving with excellence, and a strong sense of ownership on every project. We're driven by grit, urgency, and a long-term vision that allows us to think beyond today and build solutions that last.

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About the Role

The Commissioning Engineer II participates in controls engineering projects in the material handling industry and others. You will be responsible for commissioning and overseeing the installation of various equipment, plants, and systems on site. You will ensure products are working according to their specifications and meet the customers’ needs. You may also offer advice on or improve upon operational procedures. You will also investigate, diagnose, and repair faults as well as create and conduct test procedures. This position reports to the Engineering Team Lead.

In this role, you will…

• Travel extensively to commission a variety of material handling projects.
• Lead teams of other commissioning engineers on-site, send daily reports to the project team, and maintain Spring’s internal commissioning tracker.
• Perform IO checks, configure field networks, and perform functional testing of conveyor systems.
• Bridge the gap from electrical installation to commissioning by working with Spring’s electrical installation supervisors to ensure electrical installation meets safety requirements, customer specifications, and Spring’s best practices.
• Collaborate frequently with other controls professionals on project teams.
• Assist project teams with PLC programming, HMI & SCADA development, and electrical design.
• Help with technical support, questions, and coaching.

Requirements

We are excited about you because you have…

• A bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, or mechatronics engineering.
• At least two years of experience working in controls or the material handling industry.
• The ability to travel up to 75% of the time.
• Experience programming and implementing PLC-based control systems with simple to complex visualization.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent technical skills.
• Proficiency with the Microsoft Office Suite.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.