Controls Commissioning Onsite Supervisor

TalentCompass; Grand Rapids (MI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

TalentCompass is seeking a Controls Commissioning Onsite Supervisor to lead and supervise onsite commissioning for automated material-handling solutions and production lines. You will coordinate with controls, electrical engineering, installation, and project management teams to ensure timely project delivery at customer sites.

The role requires 5+ years in controls engineering with leadership experience, strong PLC/HMI knowledge, and the ability to read electrical drawings.

Qualifications

• 5+ years hands-on controls engineering experience.
• Experience in project management or leadership roles.
• Strong knowledge of PLCs and HMIs in industrial automation.
• Ability to read electrical drawings and AutoCAD diagrams.
• Experience across full design-to-production lifecycles.
• Willingness to travel 90–100% domestically and internationally.

Responsibilities

• Lead onsite commissioning activities, ensuring systems are tested and verified per project requirements.
• Act as primary liaison between controls engineering, electrical engineering, installation, and project management.
• Coordinate commissioning plans with the Controls Project Manager to maintain timelines.
• Ensure compliance with OSHA procedures, industry standards and regulatory requirements.
• Perform system testing, including I/O checks, functional testing and full operation verification.
• Track test results and modifications for turnover and client handover.
• Provide project updates, conduct client walkthroughs and address stakeholder questions.
• Travel extensively to client sites globally.

Skills

Controls engineering

Project management

Leadership

Communication

Industrial automation

Education

Bachelor's degree in Controls Engineering or related

Associate degree with related experience

Tools

PLC systems

HMIs

AutoCAD

Job description

DISCLAIMER: While we appreciate and review all applications, we are only able to respond to qualified applicants. Thank you for your understanding.

Company Background

Our client is a global provider of automated material-handling and logistics solutions, delivering advanced automation systems for warehouses, distribution centers, and production environments.

The Position

As the Controls Commissioning Onsite Supervisor, you will lead and supervise onsite controls commissioning activities for automated material-handling solutions and production lines. You will serve as a key connection between controls engineering, electrical engineering, installation, and project management teams while coordinating schedules, tracking commissioning activities, and ensuring successful project delivery at customer sites.

Primary responsibilities include:

• Lead commissioning activities, ensuring systems are tested, calibrated, and verified according to project requirements.
• Serve as the primary point of contact between controls engineering, installation, electrical engineering, and project management teams during commissioning.
• Coordinate commissioning plans and schedules with the Controls Project Manager to maintain project timelines and adjust activities as needed.
• Ensure commissioning activities follow OSHA safety procedures, industry standards, and applicable regulatory requirements.
• Perform system testing, including I/O checks, functional testing, and full system operation to verify system performance and integration.
• Track commissioning activities, test results, and system modifications for project turnover and client handover.
• Provide project updates, lead client walkthroughs and handovers, and address questions or concerns from customers and stakeholders.
• Travel extensively to customer sites, both domestically and internationally.

Qualifications and Candidate Background

• 5+ years of hands‑on Controls Engineering experience, preferably with project management or leadership responsibilities.
• Bachelor's degree in Controls-related Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field, or an associate degree with equivalent experience.
• Strong knowledge of PLCs and HMIs, with hands‑on experience in industrial automation and control systems.
• Understanding of electrical and mechanical principles, including the ability to read electrical and AutoCAD drawings.
• Prior formal or informal leadership experience in controls engineering, commissioning, or industrial automation.
• Experience working through full design-to-production project lifecycles.
• Strong organizational and communication skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deliverables in a fast‑paced environment.
• Ability to work safely and effectively in industrial and warehouse environments.

Location

This role is based in Grand Rapids, MI, with a travel-based work arrangement requiring 90-100% domestic and international travel.

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