Electrical Pre-Commissioning Technician 1

Dematic; 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 Corp. is seeking an Electrical Pre-Commissioning Technician to perform pre-commissioning and commissioning for automated material handling systems across North America. The role requires extensive travel to customer sites and close collaboration with Electrical Installers and Controls Engineers.

You will load emulated PLC programs, perform static functional testing, complete I/O checkouts, and document results to ensure equipment readiness for startup and integration.

Qualifications

• Willingness to travel 100% across North America.
• Experience troubleshooting PLCs, field devices, and control systems.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and schematics.
• Strong documentation and reporting skills.

Responsibilities

• Support pre-commissioning and commissioning activities at customer sites across North America.
• Work closely with Electrical Installers and Controls Engineers to implement, test, and validate systems.
• Load emulated PLC programs and perform functional testing using documentation and drawings.
• Complete I/O checkout, device validation, and system verification for readiness.
• Troubleshoot and resolve issues involving PLCs, field devices, networks, and control systems.
• Test and validate industrial networks (Ethernet/IP, DeviceNet, ControlNet, ProfiBus, AS-i, CAN).
• Document testing results and transition validated subsystems to Controls Engineering.
• Provide progress updates to support startup and commissioning activities.

Skills

PLC Troubleshooting

System Commissioning

Reading Electrical Schematics

Documentation & Reporting

Team Communication

100% Travel Availability

Job description

Join 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 Opportunities

Learn 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.