Field Commissioning Engineer – Entry Level

Material Handling Systems, Inc.; Kentucky; On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Fortna is seeking motivated Associate Commissioning Engineers to join our commissioning and controls team. This hands-on role focuses on startup, debugging, validation, and troubleshooting of automated material handling systems at customer sites across North America.

The position offers a clear career path into Controls Engineering and leadership roles, with extensive travel (65–85%). You’ll work closely with senior engineers and project teams to deliver reliable, safe systems on time.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical or Computer Engineering or equivalent hands-on experience in industrial automation, commissioning, maintenance, controls, or field service environments.
• 1-2 years’ experience in automation, control system design, I/O Checkout Internship, co-op, manufacturing, maintenance, automation, or field service experience preferred.
• Knowledgeable of electrical and controls engineering theories and principles; strong electrical aptitude.

Responsibilities

• Support commissioning, startup, debugging, and validation of conveyor and automated material handling systems.
• Debug automation systems including PLCs, VFDs, sensors, field devices, and industrial networks.
• Configure, validate, and troubleshoot PLCs, VFDs, IO devices, and network components.
• Test system performance including conveyor speeds, sequences, and device functionality.
• Audit field installations to confirm electrical systems match drawings and specs.
• Troubleshoot electrical, controls, electromechanical, and communication issues onsite.
• Coordinate with customers, subcontractors, electricians, technicians, and project teams to resolve issues.
• Assist with AutoCAD updates, subpanel layouts, and electrical drawing reviews.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Leadership

Verbal communication

Written communication

Eagerness to learn

Project coordination

Troubleshooting electrical systems

AutoCAD

MS Office

MS Project

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering

Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Engineering

Tools

Studio 5000

AutoCAD

Wonderware

Ignition

WinCC

MS Project

Job description

Fortna is seeking motivated Associate Commissioning Engineers to join our commissioning and controls team. This hands-on role focuses on startup, debugging, validation, and troubleshooting of automated material handling systems at customer sites across North America.

The position offers a clear career path into Controls Engineering and leadership roles, with extensive travel (65–85%). You’ll work closely with senior engineers and project teams to deliver reliable, safe systems on time.