Commissioning Engineer - Local Automation & Troubleshooting

Connect Force

Wixom (MI)

On-site

USD 50,000 - 55,000

Full time

14 days+
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Benefits offered by this job

Competitive hourly pay
Overtime opportunities
Medical, Dental & Vision
401(k) Match
Paid Holidays
PTO
Long-term career stability
Continuous technical training
Modern manufacturing facility

Job summary

Connect Force in Farmington Hills, MI is seeking an experienced Automation Commissioning Technician to lead in-house startup, commissioning, and validation of automated machinery. The role emphasizes local work with no overnight travel, collaborating with engineering and production teams to ensure equipment meets specifications and quality standards.

The ideal candidate has 2+ years in industrial automation, can read electrical schematics, and perform mechanical troubleshooting.

Qualifications

  • 2+ years with industrial automation equipment.
  • Ability to interpret electrical schematics.
  • Mechanical troubleshooting experience.
  • PLC familiarity preferred.

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
Electrical schematics
PLC
Mechanical troubleshooting
Communication skills
Self-motivation

Tools

Siemens PLC
Allen-Bradley PLC
CNC equipment
Servo systems
Robotics

Job description

Connect Force in Farmington Hills, MI is seeking an experienced Automation Commissioning Technician to lead in-house startup, commissioning, and validation of automated machinery. The role emphasizes local work with no overnight travel, collaborating with engineering and production teams to ensure equipment meets specifications and quality standards.

The ideal candidate has 2+ years in industrial automation, can read electrical schematics, and perform mechanical troubleshooting.

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