Global PLC Commissioning & Automation Engineer

WITRON Group

Arlington Heights (IL)

On-site

USD 90,000 - 140,000

Full time

23 hours ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401(k) match

Bonuses

Equal Opportunity Employer

Job summary

WITRON Group in Arlington Heights, IL seeks a PLC Commissioner to lead commissioning, programming, testing and optimization of PLC‑controlled material handling systems. You will collaborate with global engineering and onsite teams to ensure peak performance, reliability and customer satisfaction while traveling frequently across the US and beyond.

The ideal candidate has a solid foundation in electrical controls and industrial automation, PLC programming, and the ability to read schematics.

Qualifications

Associate degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronics, Industrial Maintenance, Mechatronics, or closely related field.
Hands-on troubleshooting of electrical control systems.
Ability to travel frequently within the US, Canada, and Europe.

Responsibilities

Lead startup and commissioning activities for PLC‑controlled equipment.
Modify, maintain, repair electronics equipment and systems.
Design, program, test, and resolve faults for PLC‑related architecture for automated material handling applications.
Replace defective components or parts, using hand tools and precision instruments.
Work with onsite teams to identify and resolve equipment issues.