Electrical Pre-Commissioning Technician 2 (100% Travel)

KION Group; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

KION Group is seeking an Installation/Controls Engineer to support the deployment of material handling systems across North America. You will work with electrical installers and controls engineers to load PLC programs and conduct static functional testing to ensure systems are ready for commissioning.

The role requires a two-year technical degree or equivalent and working knowledge of networks (DeviceNet, Ethernet, AS-I, ProfiNet/Profi-Bus).

Qualifications

• Two year technical degree or equivalent, preferably in electrical engineering with PLC focus.
• Experience with networks (DeviceNet, Ethernet, AS-I, ProfiNet/ProfiBus).
• Two years minimum experience with material handling system controls and wiring; Allen-Bradley/Siemens preferred.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with electrical installers and Controls Engineers to implement material handling systems at North America sites.
• Load emulated PLC programs and perform static functional testing per Description of Operation and drawings.
• Coordinate I/O and device-level checkout; troubleshoot PLCs and network devices.
• Test and validate communications networks (Ethernet/IP, DeviceNet, Profi-bus, CAN).

Skills

PLC controls

Networks knowledge

Electrical circuits

Education

Two year technical degree or equivalent experience

Tools

Allen-Bradley PLC

Siemens PLC

Device Net

Ethernet

AS-I

Profi-Net

Profi-bus

Job description

Job Family Responsibilities

Reports to the Installation Department and participates in the Pre-commissioning and Commissioning activities with the goal of providing Controls Engineering with a system tested and ready for more comprehensive controls functional commissioning and integration.

Key Responsibilities

• Work closely with electrical installers and Controls Engineers to implement and validate simple to highly complex material handling systems at customer sites located throughout North America.
• Load emulated PLC programs and complete static functional testing according to received Description of Operation and drawing documentation for custom material handling systems.
• Complete material handling system I/O and device level checkout and validation. Troubleshoot and correct component problems (PLC, field devices, network repeaters, etc.) as required.
• Testing, validate and troubleshoot various communications and controls networks such as Ethernet IP, Device Net, Control Net, Profi-bus, AS-I, and CAN.
• Turnover validated subsystems to controls engineering group, with appropriate validation checklists.
• Provide daily and weekly progress reports of accomplished tasks and exceptions.

We offer

Career Development

We are here to support you for the entirety of your Dematic career. From a fast start of learning Dematic’s history and foundational training to succeed in your role to leadership development programs, technical training and certifications, and Career Navigator to identify challenging new opportunities, our goal is to help you grow beyond your borders.

Competitive Compensation and Benefits

Our attractive and market competitive total rewards packages are designed to reward high performance and to assist in managing your personal and family needs. Dematic offers robust packages based on employment status and national requirements.

Pay Transparency

Dematic is committed to pay transparency. As such, Dematic will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, Dematic will still maintain confidentiality of your pay information. Employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by Dematic, or (c) consistent with Dematic’s legal duty to furnish information.

Global Opportunities

As a global company, our employees are exposed to different ideas and perspectives from around the world. We offer international assignments for qualified employees and wherever possible, we offer flexible working hours and modern workspace design.

Tasks and Qualifications

Education

Two year technical degree or equivalent experience, preferably electrical engineering related field with strong emphasis on PLC controls, working knowledge of networks (such as Device Net, Ethernet, AS-I, Profi-bus and Profi-Net), AC/DC circuits, and multiphase power distribution. Working knowledge of fundamental electronic test equipment, including multi-meters, etc. Two years minimal experience with material handling systems controls and wiring. Preference for Allen-Bradley and Siemens PLC experience.

KION brands keep the world moving – globally, regionally, and locally. KION is the Supply Chain Solutions Company. With over 42,000 employees in more than 100 countries, we enable smart, sustainable, and reliable supply chains worldwide - wherever goods are stored, moved, or delivered. KION offers its customers the full spectrum of solutions to make their supply chains future-ready. Our international brands, Linde Material Handling, STILL, and Baoli and our regional brands, Fenwick and OM, stand for outstanding technological innovation, intelligent automation and service excellence in forklift trucks and warehouse equipment. Dematic complements this expertise with state-of-the-art automation technology and AI-supported software solutions that optimize intralogistics across warehousing, production, and distribution. Whether locally or globally – we offer exciting career opportunities in an innovative environment shaped by our core values: Integrity, Collaboration, Courage, and Excellence. Together, we create the magic of supply chain solutions. Join our team – Push it forward.