Control Systems Commissioning Engineer I

KNAPP North America; Kennesaw (GA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work 2 days

Office in Kennesaw

Competitive compensation

Health insurance

401k match

Paid vacation

Job summary

KNAPP North America in Kennesaw, GA seeks a field technician to independently prepare projects and install/commission subsystems at customer sites. Travel will be 60–80% with mandatory initial training in Kennesaw, GA.

You will work with electrical cabinets, ensure safety compliance, support customers, and assist in developing new products. A strong mechanical/electrical background and basic Linux/programming skills are preferred.

Qualifications

• Basic Linux skills and programming basics are expected.
• Proficiency in Python, Java and C++ at a functional level.
• Familiarity with networking concepts and hardware understanding.
• Strong mechanical and electrical system comprehension.

Responsibilities

• Independently prepare projects.
• Create, maintain, and improve commissioning documentation.
• Prepare and execute factory tests.
• Provide support to customers and other commissioners.
• Test and verify electrical control cabinets on-site.
• Ensure safety guidelines and regulations are followed.
• Verify and accept pre-assembled subsystems.
• Manage daily work processes at the jobsite.
• Install, configure, and commission subsystems on-site.
• Provide electrical support and installation on-site.
• Troubleshoot electrical and mechanical issues.
• Train customer and maintenance teams.
• Update electrical schematics based on final installation.
• Support development of new products when applicable.
• Support hotline on-site and remote support to customers.
• Ensure safety requirements at the jobsite.
• Coordinate daily duties with customer and internal departments.
• Provide feedback for improvements.

Skills

Good general computer skills

Basic Linux skills

Basic Python

Basic Java

Basic C++

Basic networking concept

Strong mechanical concept

Strong electrical concept

Job description

Who We Are

KNAPP brings new technology to warehouse automation.

Who We Are

KNAPP brings new technology to warehouse automation.
The KNAPP Group is a global provider of intelligent automation solutions for intralogistics and manufacturing, specializing in the sectors healthcare, fashion/apparel, general retail, food retail, industry and service. We live and breathe automation. We – more than 8,000 employees of the KNAPP Group in over 60 locations worldwide, shaping the future-oriented industry of intralogistics are dedicated to making complexity simple.
One of the KNAPP’s primary goals is to use continuous innovation to drive warehouse automation forward, always with the specific needs of the customers in mind. KNAPP Group’s unrelenting development activity is evident in everything from automated order picking systems and continuing refinement of container handling technology to its state-of-the‑art, industry leading software solutions.

What You Get To Do

Office:

• Independently prepare projects
• Create, maintain, and improve commissioning documentation
• Prepare and execute factory tests
• Provide support to the customers and other commissioners

On-site:

• Test and verify functionality of electrical control cabinets
• Monitor compliance with safety guidelines and regulations
• Verify and accept pre-assembled subsystems
• Manage daily work processes
• Install, configure, and commission various subsystems on-site
• Provide electrical support and installation as needed on-site
• Troubleshoot electrical and mechanical issues
• Train Customer and maintenance teams
• Correct electrical schematics of the installation based on the final installation on-site
• Support development of new products, when applicable
• Support hotline on-site
• Provide remote hotline support to existing customers
• Ensure that safety requirements are followed properly at the jobsite
• Coordinate daily job duties at the jobsite with all involved parties, the Customer and internal departments
• Recognize feedback given/received and potential for improvement

What You Have

• Good general computer skills
• Basic Linux skills
• Basic Python, Java, C++
• Basic networking concept
• Strong mechanical concept
• Strong electrical concept

Working Conditions and Environment

• Overtime as required by work

Travel is required as follows:

• 60 - 80% travel if traveling to the customer site or 20% travel or less if relocating or local to the customer site
• Mandatory training at our training facility in Kennesaw, Georgia is required during your first 4-6 months of employment
• Authorization to work in the U. S.
• Passport or ability to obtain a passport
• Professional office etiquette is required at all times
• Physical requirement may include sitting, stooping, climbing, handling tools, bending, visual acuity, finger dexterity, walking, lifting up to 50 pounds

What You Will Get

• Ability to work from home 2 days a week and Half-day Fridays when in office!
• New, state-of-the‑art, office complex, showroom, and automation test center in Kennesaw, GA
• Industry competitive compensation
• Great benefits with competitive employer contributions, including health, dental, vision, life insurance, Flexible Spending Accounts, Short & Long Term Disability and more!
• 401k with employer match and no vesting!
• Paid Vacation & Holidays
• Paid Parental Leave
• Subsidized child-care
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Pet Insurance
• Subsidized food delivery
• Monthly team building and celebrations
• Quarterly employee events
• Corporate Social Responsibility including recycling, sustainability, and volunteering

KNAPP is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to a work environment that supports, inspires, and respects all individuals without discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, veteran, disability status or any other basis protected by law.

Due to the safety-sensitive nature of this position, strict adherence to KNAPP’s drug-free workplace policy is required. All candidates will be subject to drug-screening in accordance with the policy and will be expected to remain drug-free during their employment. There will be no exception if recreational or medical use of marijuana is permitted in the location of employment and/or residence or if use of marijuana is only during “off-hours.”