Electrical Pre-Commissioning Technician 1

KION Group; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 38,000 - 86,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career Development

Competitive Compensation and Benefits

Pay Transparency

Global Opportunities

Job summary

Dematic is seeking an Electrical Pre-Commissioning Technician to travel up to 100% across North America and support automated material handling systems from installation to initial commissioning. The role involves loading PLC programs, validating I/O, and debugging control systems to ensure ready-for-startup status.

Strong drawing interpretation, network knowledge and field troubleshooting are required. Base pay range listed and travel-intensive position.

Qualifications

• Support pre-commissioning and commissioning activities for automated material handling systems at customer sites.
• Read and interpret engineering drawings, schematics and technical documentation.
• Readiness checks for I/O, device validation and system verification.

Responsibilities

• Load emulated PLC programs and perform static functional testing with system docs and drawings.
• Complete I/O checkout, device validation, and system verification for equipment readiness.
• Troubleshoot PLCs, field devices, networks, and control systems.
• Test and validate industrial networks such as Ethernet/IP, DeviceNet, ControlNet, ProfiBus, AS-i and CAN.
• Document results and support transition to Controls Engineering during validation.

Skills

PLC troubleshooting

Electrical drawings

Industrial networks

Communication

Tools

PLC hardware

Network devices

Job description

## Electrical Pre-Commissioning Technician 1Apply: Travel 100%: Atlanta, GA, United States: Full time: Posted Yesterday: JR-0098828Join the team at Dematic Corp. as an Electrical Pre-Commissioning Technician and be part of an ambitious and world-class organization. This is an outstanding opportunity to work on innovative projects that will challenge and encourage you, ensuring your skills remain at the forefront of the industry! In this role you will perform pre-commissioning and commissioning diligently for a fully tested system ready for controls functional commissioning and integration. This role requires 100% travel.# **We offer:** * Career Development* Competitive Compensation and Benefits* Pay Transparency* Global OpportunitiesLearn More Here: https://www.dematic.com/en-us/about/careers/what-we-offer/Dematic 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 policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.*The base pay range for this role is estimated to be $38,000 - $86,000 at the time of posting. Final compensation will be determined by various factors such as work location, education, experience, knowledge, and skills.* # **Tasks and Qualifications:** * Support pre-commissioning and commissioning activities for automated material handling systems at customer sites throughout North America.* Work closely with Electrical Installers and Controls Engineers to implement, test, and validate material handling systems.* Load emulated PLC programs and perform static functional testing using system documentation and engineering drawings.* Complete I/O checkout, device validation, and system verification to ensure equipment readiness.* Troubleshoot and resolve issues involving PLCs, field devices, network components, and control systems.* Test and validate industrial communication networks, including Ethernet/IP, DeviceNet, ControlNet, ProfiBus, AS-i, and CAN.* Document testing results and transition validated subsystems to Controls Engineering using established validation procedures.* Provide daily and weekly progress updates while supporting successful system startup and commissioning activities. ### What We Are Looking For: * Willingness to travel up to 100% throughout the United States for extended periods.* Experience troubleshooting and validating PLCs, field devices, industrial networks, and control systems.* Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, schematics, and technical documentation.* Strong understanding of I/O checkout, device validation, and commissioning processes.* Ability to identify, troubleshoot, and resolve technical issues in automated systems.* Strong communication skills with the ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment.* Safety-focused with the ability to work in various industrial environments, including walking, climbing, and crawling for extended periods.* Ability to maintain accurate documentation, complete validation checklists, and provide detailed progress reports.### About us**Dematic** is a global leader in supply chain automation solutions featuring advanced technologies and software that empower and sustain customer operations. With research and development engineering centers, manufacturing facilities, and service centers located in more than 26 countries, the Dematic global network of approximately 10,000 employees has integrated and supported automation solutions for many of the world’s leading brands. Headquartered in Atlanta, Dematic is a member of KION, one of the world’s leading suppliers of industrial trucks and supply chain solutions**.**KION is shaping world trade – globally, regionally, locally – and ensures that its customers’ supply chains reach their full potential: efficient, smart, sustainable, and reliable with real-time traceability and high delivery speed. The company’s full spectrum of services includes industrial trucks, integrated automation technologies, AI-based solutions, and software as well as all related services. KION’s supply chain solutions enable the smooth flow of materials and information in our customers’ warehouses, production plants, and distribution centers in over 100 countries worldwide. The MDAX listed group is the largest manufacturer of industrial trucks in the EMEA region based on the number of units sold in 2023. Based on revenue for the year 2023, KION is the leading overseas manufacturer in China, and including domestic manufacturers, the third-largest supplier there. In the warehouse automation market, KION is the world’s leading provider based on 2023 revenue. At the end of 2024, more than 1.9 million industrial trucks of KION were in use by customers from all manner of sectors and of varying sizes on six continents. The group currently has more than 42,000 employees and generated revenue of approx. € 11.5 billion in the 2024 financial year.