Principle Control Systems Commissioning Technician

Socket.dev; Georgia; On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401k with generous match

Paid vacation and holidays

Tuition reimbursement

Parental leave

Job summary

KNAPP seeks a Principle Control Systems Commissioning Technician in Kennesaw, GA to develop and implement PLC programs for automated logistics systems. You will lead the design and development of control systems and provide technical guidance to a team of engineers and technicians.

The role requires deep experience with Siemens PLCs, AS-I/Profi bus, and industrial scanners, plus travel to client sites. KNAPP offers a strong benefits package and a dynamic, safety‑focused workplace.

Qualifications

• 7+ years experience as a PLC/Commissioning engineer or technician.
• Experience with Siemens PLC Step 7 or TIA Portal in Ladder, SCL, STL.
• Experience with AS-I and Profi bus systems and industrial scanners.

Responsibilities

• Create, test, and implement PLC programs for automated logistics systems.
• Lead control system design and development activities.
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to junior engineers.
• Diagnose and resolve control system issues and maintenance.
• Prepare detailed technical documentation and project reports.

Skills

PLC programming

System design

Technical leadership

Troubleshooting

Documentation

Job description

WHO WE ARE

KNAPP brings new technology to warehouse automation.

The KNAPP Group is a global provider of intelligent automation solutions for intralogistics and manufacturing, specializing in the sectors healthcare, fashion/apparel, general retail, food retail, industry and service. We live and breathe automation. We, more than 8,500 employees of the KNAPP Group across over 62 locations worldwide, shaping the future-oriented industry of intralogistics are dedicated to making complexity simple.

One of the KNAPP’s primary goals is to use continuous innovation to drive warehouse automation forward, always with the specific needs of the customers in mind. KNAPP Group’s unrelenting development activity is evident in everything from automated order picking systems and continuing refinement of container handling technology to its state-of-the-art, industry leading software solutions.

WHAT YOU GET TO DO

Knapp Inc. seeks Principle Control Systems Commissioning Technicians in Kennesaw, GA.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities:

• PLC Programming and Integration: Support, develop, test, and implement PLC programs for automated logistics systems.
• System Design and Development: Lead the design and development of control systems.
• Technical Leadership: Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior engineers and technicians.
• Troubleshooting and Maintenance: Diagnose and resolve issues with control systems.
• Documentation and Reporting: Prepare detailed technical documentation and reports on system performance and project progress.

WHAT YOU HAVE

• Must have 7 years of experience as a PLC or Commissioning Engineer or Technician, including:
  • programming Siemens PLC using Step 7 of TIA portal in programming languages Ladder, SCL and STL;
  • utilizing AS-I and Profi bus systems to program/configure AS-I Master systems;
  • setting up and configuring industrial barcode scanners (SICK and Datalogic); and
  • configuring and calibrating various brands of Frequency Drives.

Working Conditions and Environment:

• Overtime required (avg. 6 hours/week).
• Frequent travel (60%) to U.S. client sites required as assigned by employer (various unanticipated U.S. worksites); less than 10% int’l. travel.

WHAT YOU WILL GET

• New, state-of-the-art, office complex, showroom, and automation test center in Kennesaw, GA
• Industry competitive compensation
• Great benefits with competitive employer contributions, including health, dental, vision, life insurance, Flexible Spending Accounts, Short & Long Term Disability and more!
• 401k with a very generous employer match and no vesting!
• Paid Vacation & Holidays
• Profit Sharing
• Paid Parental Leave
• Subsidized Daycare/child-care
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Pet Insurance
• Subsidized food delivery
• Monthly team building and celebrations
• Quarterly employee events
• Corporate Social Responsibility including recycling, sustainability, and volunteering

KNAPP is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to a work environment that supports, inspires and respects all individuals without discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, veteran, disability status or any other basis protected by law.

Due to the safety-sensitive nature of this position, strict adherence to KNAPP’s drug-free workplace policy is required. All candidates will be subject to drug-screening in accordance with the policy, and will be expected to remain drug-free during their employment. There will be no exception if recreational or medical use of marijuana is permitted in the location of employment and/or residence or if use of marijuana is only during “off-hours.”

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