Commissioning Engineer ( Urgent Hire)

Connect Force; Canton (OH); On-site; USD 50,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental & Vision

401(k) Match

Paid Holidays

PTO

Job summary

Connect Force is seeking a Commissioning Engineer (Local Operations) to bring custom automation equipment to life at a single facility in Farmington Hills, MI. The role emphasizes hands-on commissioning, startup, and support for local customer installations, with no overnight travel required.

You will work with engineering and production teams to validate machines, troubleshoot across electrical, PLC, servo, pneumatic and hydraulic systems, and ensure equipment meets customer specs.

Qualifications

• 2+ years with industrial automation equipment.
• Experience in machine build, controls, commissioning, or service.
• Ability to read electrical schematics.
• Mechanical troubleshooting experience.
• PLC familiarity preferred.
• Strong communication and reliability.

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

Troubleshooting

Communication

Self-motivated

Dependable

Tools

Siemens PLC

Allen-Bradley PLC

CNC equipment

Servo systems

Robotics

Job description

Job DescriptionJob Description CONFIDENTIAL Commissioning Engineer (Local Operations) Industrial Automation & Manufacturing

Build World-Class Automation Without Living on the Road

We're partnering with a leading manufacturer of precision automation equipment that is expanding its engineering team.

This role is ideal for someone who enjoys commissioning, troubleshooting, machine startups, and automation—but prefers staying local rather than traveling extensively.

You'll work directly with engineering and production teams to bring custom manufacturing equipment to life before shipment and support local customer installations when needed.

Location: Farmington Hills, MI

Travel: No Overnight Travel

Compensation: $36-$40/hour + Overtime + Full Benefits

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

Qualifications

• 2+ years working with industrial automation equipment
• Machine build, controls, commissioning, maintenance, or service experience
• Ability to interpret electrical schematics
• Mechanical troubleshooting experience
• PLC familiarity preferred
• Strong communication skills
• Self-motivated and dependable

Preferred Experience

• Siemens PLC
• Allen-Bradley PLC
• CNC equipment
• Industrial automation
• Servo systems
• Robotics
• Machine tool manufacturing

What Makes This Position Different

• No overnight travel
• Work from one primary facility
• Stable Monday-Friday schedule
• Collaborative engineering environment
• Hands-on automation work every day
• Direct impact on machine quality
• Excellent work-life balance

Benefits

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

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