Commissioning Engineer ( Urgent Hire)

Connect-Force

Livonia (MI)

On-site

USD 49,593 - 55,104

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Competitive hourly pay

Paid overtime

Excellent health benefits

401(k) with company match

Paid vacation and holidays

Extensive technical training

Career advancement opportunities

Job summary

Confidential opportunity for a Commissioning Engineer in North America, supporting startup, commissioning, troubleshooting, and customer acceptance of automated systems.

Role involves 40–60% travel, hands-on problem solving, and collaboration with cross-functional teams to ensure performance meets specifications. Strong growth, comprehensive benefits, and ongoing training.

Qualifications

2+ years in commissioning, field service, controls, automation, or machine build.
Ability to read electrical schematics and mechanical drawings.
Experience troubleshooting industrial automation equipment.
Valid driver's license and passport (or ability to obtain one).

Responsibilities

Commission high-precision automated manufacturing equipment.
Perform machine startup, debugging, testing, and validation.
Troubleshoot electrical, PLC, HMI, servo, pneumatic, and mechanical systems.
Work with customers during installation and production launch.
Verify machine performance meets engineering specs.
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 boost performance and reliability.

Skills

Electrical schematics read

Mechanical drawings

PLC knowledge (Siemens/AB)

Troubleshooting automation equipment

Independent field work

Strong communication

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