Technical Expert Controls Commissioning I

KNAPP North America; Kennesaw (GA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401k with company match

Paid vacation & holidays

Annual bonus potential

Travel opportunities

Job summary

KNAPP North America seeks a Technical Expert Controls Commissioning I to provide technical guidance and implementation support for industrial automation projects. The role focuses on commissioning within control logic and system integration, requiring hands-on experience with automation and the ability to drive issue resolution in fast-paced settings.

The position involves on-site and remote support, travel up to 40%, and collaboration with cross-functional teams to meet project milestones and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Mechatronics, Engineering, or equivalent.
• Minimum of 2 years of experience in industrial automation or control systems.
• Obtain and maintain applicable certifications as required for the position.
• Experience using PLC control or subsystems.
• Intermediate skills in Microsoft Office Suites and project documentation.

Responsibilities

• Technical Leadership & Support: guide commissioning teams and ensure adherence to design.
• Quality Assurance & Compliance: analyze metrics and ensure safety standards.
• Training & Documentation: develop detailed technical docs for startup and transfer.
• Commissioning & Customer Support: assist remotely and on-site with commissioning.
• Project Involvement & Improvement Initiatives: drive technical improvements and meet project goals.
• Communication & Collaboration: collaborate across cross-functional teams and escalate issues.

Skills

PLC control

Microsoft Office

Project documentation

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Mechatronics, Engineering, or equivalent

Tools

PLC programming tools

Job description

Who We Are

KNAPP brings new technology to warehouse automation.

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 8,000 employees of the KNAPP Group in over 60 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

The Technical Expert Controls Commissioning I is responsible for providing technical guidance and implementation support to project team members. This role supports successful commissioning within the scope of industrial automation, control logic, and system integration. This position requires entry-level analytical skills, hands‑on experience with industrial control systems, and the demonstrated ability to drive technical issue resolution in fast paced, time sensitive situations.

Essential Tasks and Responsibilities:

• Technical Leadership & Support
• Support the execution of commissioning protocols
• Deliver structured technical instructions and real‑time troubleshooting support to commissioning teams, ensuring adherence to system design
• Assist in the verification and validation of control systems, to ensure readiness and compliance with performance benchmarks
• Quality Assurance and Compliance
• Analyze metrics and milestones to identify areas for continuous quality improvement
• Conduct basic quality checks on programs and materials, ensuring adherence to standards and safety
• Support compliance with KNAPP commissioning processes, site inspections, and testing activities
• Training & Documentation
• Actively participate in training sessions on KNAPP systems and internal procedures
• Generate detailed technical documentation within scope of level I role and project assignments to support knowledge transfer and startup support.
• Commissioning & Customer Support
• Support commissioning efforts both remotely and on‑site
• Actively support customer engagements and service activities during critical project milestones
• Project Involvement & Improvement Initiatives
• Take initiative and actively contribute to meeting project goals and resolving technical challenges
• Recommend and implement solutions for technical and procedural improvements
• Communication & Collaboration
• Communicate effectively with cross‑functional teams and elevate issues as needed
• Promote a proactive, problem‑solving culture within the commissioning team

What You Have

• Preferred Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Mechatronics, Engineering, or equivalent work experience
• Minimum of 2 years of relevant experience in industrial automation or control systems
• Obtain and maintain all applicable certifications as required for position and project
• Experience using PLC control or Subsystems
• Intermediate skills in Microsoft Office Suites and project documentation

Working Conditions and Environment

• This role requires flexibility to work beyond standard business hours, including weekends, overtime, and responding to urgent customer needs as necessary
• Authorization to work in the U.S.
• Travel required up 40%
• Passport or ability to obtain passport
• Professional office etiquette is required at all times
• Ability to travel by air both domestically (US) and internationally (primarily to Austria and other parts of Europe as well as Canada)
• Physical requirements: sitting for long periods of time, standing, walking, climbing a ladder, speaking, visual acuity, finger dexterity, repetitive motion of hands and/or wrists listening, reaching at arm’s length, crouch, bend or kneel, and lift, move, push, pull up to 50‑100 pounds

What You Will Get

• 2 remote days per week when in office
• Half day Fridays when in office
• A beautiful new, state‑of‑the‑art, office complex in Kennesaw, GA
• Industry competitive compensation
• Great benefits with better than average 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
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Pet Insurance
• Subsidized food delivery
• Monthly 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.”