Controls Commissioning Engineer I (M/F/D)*

TGW Logistics; Grand Rapids (MI); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision benefits

401K with company match

Tuition reimbursement

Competitive pay with PTO

Safety shoe and protective eyewear reimbursement

Fitness reimbursement

Job summary

TGW Logistics is seeking an entry-level Controls Commissioning Engineer I to join their team in Grand Rapids, Michigan. This role involves programming PLCs and HMIs, performing hardware and software commissioning, and supporting integrated control systems used in industrial material handling.

Ideal candidates will possess a bachelor's degree in a related field and have some experience within the material handling industry. Additionally, a willingness to travel frequently is necessary. TGW offers comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, and vision coverage.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in a controls-related field.
• Experience within the material handling industry preferred.
• Ability to read e-drawings and AutoCAD drawings.

Responsibilities

• Programming of Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs) and Human-Machine Interfaces (HMIs).
• Commission hardware and software.
• Perform electrical installation and adjustments.

Skills

Programming of PLCs

Experience with HMI and SCADA systems

Basic understanding of electrical circuits

Basic understanding of mechanical designs

Willingness to travel

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related field

Associates degree with equivalent experience

Tools

Allen-Bradley controls

Siemens PLCs

AutoCAD

Job description

Controls Commissioning Engineer I is an entry level position in the TGW Controls Commissioning Group. Controls commissioning teams are responsible for the design and integration of controls systems for industrial material handling solutions and production lines.

What You’ll Be Handling

• Responsible for programming of Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs) and Human-Machine Interfaces (HMIs)
• Commission Hardware and Software
• Perform electrical installation, verification and adjustment; perform mechanical adjustment of installed equipment
• Provide system support
• Document all controls solutions
• Complete Internal Training

What You’ll Need

• Bachelor’s degree in a controls related field (Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science) preferred, or associates degree and equivalent experience.
• Experience, such as an internship, within the material handling industry preferred.
• Experience with industrial HMI and SCADA systems.
• Experience with Allen-Bradley controls/controllers or Siemens PLCs.
• Basic understanding of electrical circuits with the ability to read e-drawings.
• Basic understanding of mechanical designs with the ability to read AutoCAD drawings.
• Willingness to travel 70-90% of the time domestically and internationally.

What You'll Receive

TGW offers full medical, dental, and vision benefits, 401K with company match, tuition reimbursement, competitive pay with PTO package offerings, along with safety shoe, protective eyewear, and fitness reimbursement.

TGW is an equal opportunity employer.

*TGW is an employer that promotes equal opportunities. We invite everybody interested in this job to apply.