Entry-Level Traveling Controls Technician

Kids for the Future; Grand Rapids (MI); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

TGW Systems Inc. in Grand Rapids, MI seeks an entry-level Controls Commissioning Technician to join a team of engineers in designing and integrating controls for material-handling solutions. This travel-based role supports onsite commissioning at customer facilities worldwide.

You will calibrate instrumentation, test systems, read e-drawings, and work with PLCs/HMI; travel 90-100% domestically and internationally, with safety and documentation responsibilities.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in controls-related field or related technical field, or equivalent work experience.
• Prior experience troubleshooting electrical and hardware issues and configuring automation or controls equipment.

Responsibilities

• Assist in calibration and configuration of instrumentation, sensors, and control devices.
• Perform functional testing and validation of equipment and systems.
• Work with engineering, construction, and project management teams to execute commissioning plans.
• Troubleshoot mechanical, electrical, and control systems during startup and commissioning.
• Document test results, issues found, and corrective actions for QA and turnover.
• Ensure all systems comply with safety standards and regulations before handoff.
• Communicate progress, delays, and technical concerns with supervisors and stakeholders.
• Support integration of automation systems, including PLCs and SCADA, during commissioning.
• Participate in safety checks and lockout/tagout procedures.

Skills

Electrical & mechanical basics

PLC & HMI knowledge

Documentation & communication

Reading e-drawings

Education

Associate degree in controls-related field

Tools

AutoCAD

Siemens TIA Portal

Job description

TGW Systems Inc. in Grand Rapids, MI seeks an entry-level Controls Commissioning Technician to join a team of engineers in designing and integrating controls for material-handling solutions. This travel-based role supports onsite commissioning at customer facilities worldwide.

You will calibrate instrumentation, test systems, read e-drawings, and work with PLCs/HMI; travel 90-100% domestically and internationally, with safety and documentation responsibilities.