Software Commissioning Engineer I (M/F/D)*

TGW Logistics; Grand Rapids (MI); On-site; USD 60,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

TGW Logistics in Grand Rapids, MI is seeking an entry-level Software Commissioning Engineer I to join a team supporting on-site commissioning of TGW software solutions. You will install, configure, and test software for automation and material-handling systems, and help build equipment emulation models for internal testing.

This role requires an Associate Degree in Computer Science or equivalent, some software intern experience, and ability to read mechanical drawings.

Qualifications

• Associate Degree in Computer Science or equivalent; Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Internship or hands-on software engineering experience, preferably in material-handling.
• Ability to read mechanical layout drawings.
• Familiar with unit, automated and functional testing.
• Effective communication with diverse audiences.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (PowerPoint, Word, Excel, Outlook).

Responsibilities

• Installs, configures, and tests TGW software on automation solutions.
• Builds equipment emulation models and writes acceptance criteria.
• Demonstrates emulation to testing, commissioning, and development teams.
• Participates in software functional tests using an emulation model.
• Travels regularly to customer sites to support onsite commissioning.
• Monitors and reports on status of active commissioning projects.

Skills

Internship experience

Engineering principles

Reading mechanical drawings

Test automation familiarity

Effective communication

Microsoft Office

Education

Associate Degree in Computer Science

Bachelor’s degree preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

The Software Commissioning Engineer I is an entry-level engineer that works with a team of Software Commissioning Engineers to support the onsite commissioning of TGW software solutions.

What you’ll be handling

• Installs, configures, and tests the software of TGW automation and material-handling solutions.
• Builds equipment emulation models for use during in-house software testing and writes acceptance criteria for such emulation models.
• Demonstrates emulation to testing, commissioning, and development teams.
• Participates in software functional tests using an equipment emulation model.
• Travels regularly to customer sites to support onsite commissioning of software solutions.
• Monitors and reports on status of active commissioning projects.

What you’ll need

• Associate Degree in Computer Science, or equivalent work experience. Bachelor’s Degree preferred.
• Some internship or hands-on work experience in software engineering, preferably within material-handling industry.
• Understanding of engineering principles, with ability to read mechanical layout drawings.
• Some familiarity with unit testing, automated testing and functional testing.
• Ability to communicate effectively with a variety of audiences, internal and external.
• Robust knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite (PowerPoint, Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.).

What you'll receive

TGW offers full medical, dental, and vision benefits, 401K with company match, tuition reimbursement, competitive pay with PTO package offerings, along with safety shoe, protective eyewear, and fitness reimbursement.

TGW is an equal opportunity employer.

TGW is an employer that promotes equal opportunities.