Industrial Automation Pre-Commissioning Technician

Kion Group; Grand Rapids (MI); Hybrid; USD 38,000 - 86,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career Development

Competitive Compensation and Benefits

Pay Transparency

Global Opportunities

Job summary

Kion Group in Grand Rapids, MI seeks an Electrical Pre-Commissioning Technician to support pre-commissioning and commissioning activities. You will collaborate with electrical installers and controls engineers to validate complex material handling systems across North America, load emulated PLC programs, and perform static functional testing based on operation documentation.

You will conduct I/O checkout, device validation, and troubleshoot PLCs, field devices, and network components.

Qualifications

• Associate degree or equivalent in Electrical Engineering Technology or related field.
• Experience with material handling systems, controls, electrical systems, or industrial automation.
• Ability to use diagnostic tools and document results clearly.

Responsibilities

• Support pre-commissioning and commissioning to ensure tested systems ready for controls integration.
• Work with Electrical Installers and Controls Engineers to implement material handling systems across North America.
• Load emulated PLC programs and perform static functional testing per operation descriptions.
• Perform I/O checkout, device validation, and troubleshooting of PLCs and field devices.
• Test and troubleshoot networks such as Ethernet/IP, DeviceNet, ControlNet, ProfiBus, AS-i, and CAN.
• Document testing results and turnover subsystems using established checklists.
• Provide regular project status updates, including daily/weekly progress reports.

Skills

PLC controls

Electrical troubleshooting

Industrial networks

Technical documentation

Teamwork and travel readiness

Education

Associate degree in Electrical Engineering Technology

Tools

Multimeters

Job description

Kion Group in Grand Rapids, MI seeks an Electrical Pre-Commissioning Technician to support pre-commissioning and commissioning activities. You will collaborate with electrical installers and controls engineers to validate complex material handling systems across North America, load emulated PLC programs, and perform static functional testing based on operation documentation.

You will conduct I/O checkout, device validation, and troubleshoot PLCs, field devices, and network components.