Virtual Commissioning Engineer

Delta Staffing; Rochester (MI); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Delta Staffing is seeking a Virtual Commissioning Engineer based in Rochester, Michigan, focused on building and validating Digital Twin environments for advanced robotic automation systems. This cutting-edge role requires skills in PLC programming, simulation, and robotics, influencing projects before they reach production.

As part of a dynamic team, you will troubleshoot controls software, collaborate on complex automation projects, and tackle real-world manufacturing challenges. We're looking for innovators passionate about automation and robotics.

Qualifications

• Experience with PLC programming required.
• Knowledge of Digital Twin technologies preferred.
• Background in robotics or systems integration is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain Digital Twin models for robotic automation cells.
• Interface virtual environments with PLCs, HMIs, and GUI applications.
• Program and troubleshoot PLC logic in a simulated environment.

Skills

PLC programming experience (Allen-Bradley, Siemens, Omron, or Mitsubishi)

Virtual Commissioning or Digital Twin experience

Strong troubleshooting skills

Robotics, manufacturing, or systems integration experience

Tools

Process Simulate

Emulate3D

Job description

?? Virtual Commissioning Engineer | Robotics + Digital Twin + Automation

Want to debug a production system before it ever hits the factory floor?

We're looking for a Virtual Commissioning Engineer to build and validate Digital Twin environments for advanced robotic automation systems. This role combines controls engineering, simulation, robotics, and software integration to identify issues early, accelerate startups, and improve system performance.

What You'll Do

• Build and maintain Digital Twin models for robotic automation cells
• Bring 3D models to life with kinematics and realistic system behavior
• Interface virtual environments with PLCs, HMIs, and GUI applications
• Program and troubleshoot PLC logic in a simulated environment
• Validate controls software before deployment to reduce commissioning risk
• Support integration, startup, and debugging activities
• Collaborate with controls, robotics, and software engineering teams on complex automation projects

What We're Looking For

• PLC programming experience (Allen-Bradley, Siemens, Omron, or Mitsubishi)
• Virtual Commissioning or Digital Twin experience
• Exposure to Process Simulate, Emulate3D, or similar platforms
• Strong troubleshooting skills and a passion for automation
• Robotics, manufacturing, or systems integration experience is a plus

Why This Role

• Work with cutting-edge robotic technologies
• Influence projects before they reach the production floor
• Blend simulation, controls, and automation into one highly technical role
• Be part of a team solving real-world manufacturing challenges

Interested? Send me a message to learn more.