Installation and Commissioning Specialist

Kelly Services; Lyons (GA); On-site; USD 44,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Kelly Engineering is seeking multiple Installation and Commissioning Specialists to support integration, commissioning, and validation of advanced robotics at customer facilities. Initial assignments are Lyons, GA with 100% nationwide travel for future projects.

You will install, test, troubleshoot, and optimize automated systems, working with engineering teams to ensure safety, reliability, and performance.

Qualifications

• Experience with robotics, industrial automation, or automated material handling equipment.
• Strong mechanical and electrical aptitude.
• Hands-on troubleshooting and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to read and interpret technical documentation and schematics.
• Excellent communication with technicians, engineers, customers, and project teams.
• Comfortable working at heights and traveling up to 100% across North America.

Responsibilities

• Support onsite installation, setup, integration, and commissioning of robotic systems and third-party equipment.
• Perform system verification, functional testing, flow testing, and performance validation.
• Troubleshoot mechanical, electrical, software, and integration issues.
• Assist with tuning, calibration, adjustments, and configuration for optimal performance.
• Interpret technical schematics and equipment specs to aid installation and troubleshooting.
• Develop and document test plans, commissioning procedures, and validation results.
• Coordinate software updates and system modifications with engineering teams.
• Safely operate hand tools and equipment during installation and testing.
• Communicate project progress, findings, and recommendations to internal teams and stakeholders.
• Provide feedback and technical documentation to support continuous improvement.
• Assist with customer training on system functionality and troubleshooting.

Skills

Robotics experience

Industrial automation

Troubleshooting

Mechanical aptitude

Electrical aptitude

Technical documentation

Schematic interpretation

Communication skills

Safety awareness

Travel readiness

Tools

Hand tools

Job description

Installation and Commissioning Specialist

Lyons, GA (initially)

Full-time

Contract-to-hire

Targeted pay rate: $32-45/hr depending on qualifications

Travel Requirements: These roles are initially based in Lyons, Georgia; however, future project assignments will require 100% nationwide travel. Candidates must be willing and able to travel and work onsite at project locations throughout the United States.

Kelly Engineering is seeking multiple skilled Installation and Commissioning Specialists to support the integration, commissioning, and performance validation of advanced robotics and automation systems at customer facilities.

These positions will play an important role in bringing complex robotic and automated systems online, verifying equipment functionality, troubleshooting issues, and ensuring systems operate safely, reliably, and according to performance specifications.

Working alongside installation, deployment, and engineering teams, you'll support hands‑on equipment setup, system testing, calibration, troubleshooting, and performance optimization. Depending on your experience, responsibilities may range from hands‑on installation and commissioning activities to leading system integration, developing test procedures, and coordinating technical improvements.

The ideal candidates have experience working with robotics, industrial automation, or automated material handling equipment, along with strong mechanical and electrical aptitude, troubleshooting skills, and the ability to work collaboratively with customers and project teams.

Responsibilities

• Support the onsite installation, setup, integration, and commissioning of robotic systems, sub‑assemblies, and third‑party equipment.
• Perform system verification, functional testing, flow testing, and performance validation to ensure equipment meets operational requirements, reliability, efficiency, and throughput expectations.
• Troubleshoot mechanical, electrical, software, and system integration issues impacting equipment functionality, safety, or performance.
• Assist with system tuning, calibration, adjustments, and configuration to meet technical specifications and optimize overall performance.
• Interpret technical documentation, schematics, and equipment specifications to support installation, testing, and troubleshooting activities.
• Develop, execute, and document test plans, commissioning procedures, and validation results as appropriate to experience level.
• Coordinate software updates, system modifications, and equipment adjustments in collaboration with engineering teams.
• Safely operate hand tools and other equipment necessary to support installation, testing, and commissioning activities.
• Communicate project progress, testing results, technical issues, and recommendations to internal engineering teams, deployment teams, and external stakeholders.
• Provide feedback and technical documentation to support engineering teams and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Assist with customer training on system functionality, operation, and troubleshooting as needed.
• Follow established safety procedures while working in active customer facilities and industrial environments.

What You’ll Need:

• At least 1 year of experience working with installing, commissioning, testing, or troubleshooting robotic systems, industrial automation equipment, or related machinery.
• Working knowledge of mechanical, electrical, and software components within automated systems.
• Hands‑on troubleshooting and problem‑solving skills, including the ability to identify and resolve equipment or system performance issues.
• Ability to safely use hand tools and work with industrial equipment.
• Ability to read and interpret technical documentation, equipment specifications, and schematics.
• Comfortable working with computers and software; basic networking knowledge is a plus.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to work effectively with technicians, engineers, customers, and project teams.
• Comfortable working at heights
• Willingness and ability to travel up to 100% across North America.

Nice to Have:

• Experience commissioning robotics, automated material handling systems, or warehouse automation solutions.
• Background in warehouse, logistics, distribution, or manufacturing automation.
• Experience integrating robotic systems with third‑party equipment or machinery.
• Exposure to software configuration, automation controls, system tuning, or performance optimization.
• Post‑secondary education, technical training, or certifications in mechatronics, robotics, mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, or a related field.
• Certifications: OSHA 10, NFPF 70E, Scissor Lift

Ability to meet physical demands of job:

• Use and manipulation of standard hand tools
• Occasional lifting up to 50 lbs.
• Working from heights of up to 50 ft
• Use and operation of lifts with a manufactured weight capacity of 250 lbs., including tools and equipment
• Stooping, kneeling, crouching, or crawling to access and repair equipment at ground level
• Working on overhead equipment, including extended reaching and manual dexterity

All applicants applying for this job opening must be legally authorized to work in the United States and are required to have US residency at the time of application. Sponsorship is not available for this opportunity. OPT or H1B Visa is not being accepted at this time.

Please note: The following benefits reflect Kelly's general offerings. Eligibility may vary by assignment, location, and job type. Kelly offers eligible employees voluntary benefit plans including medical, dental, vision, telemedicine, term life, whole life, accident insurance, critical illness, a legal plan, and short‑term disability. As a Kelly employee, you will have access to a retirement savings plan, service bonus and holiday pay plans (earn up to eight paid holidays per benefit year), and a transit spending account. In addition, employees are entitled to earn paid sick leave under the applicable state or local plan. Click here (https://www.mykelly.com/help-support-working-with-kelly-us/#Benefits) for more information on benefits and perks that may be available to you as a member of the Kelly Talent Community.

Why Kelly Engineering?

Your engineering skills are in demand, but how do you find the right fit? Easy. At Kelly Engineering, our team creates expert talent solutions to solve the world’s most critical challenges. We connect you with leading organizations where you can collaborate on innovative projects, work with cutting‑edge technologies and accelerate your growth. Whether you prefer the variety and flexibility of short‑term projects or are looking for a long‑term opportunity, we’re here to guide you to the next step in your engineering career.

About Kelly

Work changes everything. And at Kelly, we’re obsessed with where it can take you. To us, it’s about more than simply accepting your next job opportunity. It’s the fuel that powers every next step of your life. It’s the ripple effect that changes and improves everything for your family, your community, and the world. Which is why, here at Kelly, we are dedicated to providing you with limitless opportunities to enrich your life—just ask the 300,000 people we employ each year.

Kelly is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants regardless of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, age, marital status, pregnancy, genetic information, or any other legally protected status, and we take affirmative action to recruit, employ, and advance qualified individuals with disabilities and protected veterans in the workforce. Requests for accommodation related to our application process can be directed to the Kelly Human Resource Knowledge Center. Kelly complies with the requirements of California’s state and local Fair Chance laws. A conviction does not automatically bar individuals from employment. Kelly participates in E‑Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I‑9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S.

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Kelly Services is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affluent Action employer. We welcome, value, and embrace diversity at all levels and are committed to building a team that is inclusive of a variety of backgrounds, communities, perspectives, and abilities. At Kelly, we believe that the more inclusive we are, the better services we can provide. Requests for accommodation related to our application process can be directed to Kelly’s Human Resource Knowledge Center. Kelly complies with the requirements of California’s state and local Fair Chance laws. A conviction does not automatically bar individuals from employment.