Commissioning Engineer ( Urgent Hire)

Connect-Force

Commerce (CA)

On-site

USD 74,880 - 83,200

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401(k) with company match

Paid vacation and holidays

Paid overtime

Job summary

Confidential client in Farmington Hills, MI seeks a Commissioning Engineer to support machine installations, startups, troubleshooting, and customer acceptance across North America. You will work hands-on with high-precision automation equipment, read electrical schematics, and collaborate with engineering and project teams.

Travel 40–60% with company-paid travel and benefits. This role offers competitive pay, overtime, health benefits, and opportunities to advance in a global manufacturing

Qualifications

2+ years of commissioning, field service, controls, automation, or machine build experience.
Ability to read electrical schematics and mechanical drawings.
Experience troubleshooting industrial automation equipment.
PLC knowledge (Siemens or Allen-Bradley preferred).
Mechanical aptitude with strong problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

Commission high-precision automated manufacturing equipment.
Perform machine startup, debugging, testing, and validation.
Troubleshoot electrical, PLC, HMI, servo, pneumatic, and mechanical systems.
Work alongside customers during installation and production launch.
Verify machine performance meets engineering specifications.
Support FAT and SAT activities.
Provide operator and maintenance training.
Document startup activities and service reports.
Collaborate with Engineering, Controls, Mechanical Assembly, and Project Management teams.
Identify process improvements to improve machine performance and reliability.

Skills

Commissioning

Field service

Automation

Machine build

Electrical schematics

Mechanical drawings

Troubleshooting

Independent work

Communication

Education

Bachelor or technical degree

Tools

Siemens PLC

Allen-Bradley PLC

Job description

CONFIDENTIAL

Commissioning Engineer

Industrial Automation & Precision Manufacturing

Location: Farmington Hills, MI
Travel: Approximately 40-60% (Domestic & Occasional International)
Compensation: $36-$40/hour + Overtime + Full Benefits

Join an Industry Leader

An established global manufacturer of advanced automation equipment is seeking a Commissioning Engineer to support machine installations, startups, troubleshooting, and customer acceptance activities throughout North America.

This is an exciting opportunity for someone who enjoys solving complex technical problems, working with cutting-edge machinery, and seeing projects come to life at customer facilities.

If you're looking for a position where no two weeks are the same and you enjoy hands-on automation, this could be the perfect fit.

What You'll Do

Commission high-precision automated manufacturing equipment
Perform machine startup, debugging, testing, and validation
Troubleshoot electrical, PLC, HMI, servo, pneumatic, and mechanical systems
Work alongside customers during installation and production launch
Verify machine performance meets engineering specifications
Support FAT and SAT activities
Provide operator and maintenance training
Document startup activities and service reports
Collaborate with Engineering, Controls, Mechanical Assembly, and Project Management teams
Identify process improvements to improve machine performance and reliability

What We're Looking For

2+ years of commissioning, field service, controls, automation, or machine build experience
Ability to read electrical schematics and mechanical drawings
Experience troubleshooting industrial automation equipment
PLC knowledge (Siemens or Allen-Bradley preferred)
Mechanical aptitude with strong problem-solving skills
Comfortable working independently at customer facilities
Excellent communication skills
Valid driver's license and passport (or ability to obtain one)

Preferred Experience