Controls Commissioning Engineer II/III

Kids for the Future; Grand Rapids (MI); On-site; USD 80,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

TGW Systems Inc. in Grand Rapids, MI, seeks a mid-level Controls Commissioning Engineer to design, develop, and commission control systems for material-handling solutions. The role involves frequent travel to customer sites to support onsite commissioning.

You will work with PLCs and HMIs, write and debug PLC code, and document commissioning activities while collaborating with teams to ensure system performance. 80–90% travel domestically and internationally is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Controls-related field or equivalent experience.
• 2–4 years hands-on controls engineering in industrial environments.
• Travel 80–90% domestically and internationally.

Responsibilities

• Assist design, development, and commissioning of control systems using PLCs and HMIs.
• Write and debug PLC code and HMI applications for proper operation.
• Integrate control systems with sensors, actuators, and networks (Ethernet/IP, Profinet).
• Conduct in-house emulation testing to verify performance before onsite commissioning.
• Support installed systems with preventative maintenance and upgrades.
• Create and maintain documentation of commissioning activities.
• Travel to projects domestically and internationally.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

PLCs & HMIs

AutoCAD drawings

Siemens TIA Portal

C++ programming

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Controls

Tools

AutoCAD

Job description

• Location 3001 ORCHARD VISTA DR SE,STE 300,Grand Rapids, MI, 49546-7094,United States
• Employee Type Mod Exempt
• Travel 90%

The mid-level Controls Commissioning Engineer works with a team of Controls Commissioning Engineers to design and integrate controls systems for industrial material-handling solutions and production lines. The Controls Commissioning Engineer travels regularly to job sites (customer facilities) to support the onsite commissioning of TGW's material-handling solutions.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assists in the design, development, and commissioning of control systems using PLCs and HMIs to meet project requirements
• Writes and debugs PLC code and HMI applications to ensure proper functioning of control systems
• Integrates control systems with other components such as sensors, actuators, and communication networks (Ethernet/IP, Profinet, etc.)
• Conducts in-house emulation testing to verify system performance and troubleshoot any issues that arise prior to going onsite for commissioning
• Provides support for installed systems, performing preventative maintenance and implementing system upgrades as required
• Creates and maintains documentation of controls commissioning activities
• Travels to projects both domestically and internationally.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Education: Bachelor’s degree in Controls-related field (Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science) or equivalent work experience.

Experience: Two (2) to four (4) years of hands‑on Controls Engineering experience, preferably in material‑handling, industrial, or warehouse environment.

Travel: 80-90% travel, domestically and internationally

Skills & Abilities

• Thorough knowledge of PLCs (Programmable Logic Controllers) and HMI (Human-Machine Interface) systems
• Solid understanding of electrical and mechanical principles, with the ability to read e-drawings and AutoCAD drawings
• Demonstrated experience with industrial automation and control systems
• Knowledge of Siemens TIA Portal and C++ or other programming language a bonus.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to stand and walk around industrial and/or warehouse environment for prolonged periods of time.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds at a time.
• Ability to operate computers, tablets, phones, and other electronic devices.
• Visual and auditory abilities to work safely with and around moving and/or motorized equipment, machinery, parts, and electricity that require safety protocols
• Ability to move and use muscles for extended periods of time without fatigue.
• Ability to climb ladders, bend, or crawl into awkward spaces.
• Ability to communicate regularly with others verbally and in writing.
• Ability to tolerate exposure to job site temperature fluctuations due to seasonal weather in geographic region.

The physical demands described above are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Other Requirements

This position requires work at TGW customer sites. TGW's customers may require background checks before accessing their sites. Refusal to participate in a customer‑required background check may result in a customer barring access and a subsequent reduction in work.

Equal Opportunity Employer

TGW Systems Inc. provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

This applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.