Automation Commissioning Engineer
About The Position
The Automation Commissioning Engineer is responsible for factory commissioning and on-site deployment of Automated Guided Vehicle (AGV) systems, ensuring a seamless transition from build to full operational readiness at customer sites. The role involves configuring, calibrating, testing, troubleshooting, and integrating systems with fleet management systems and site infrastructure, then optimizing performance under real operating conditions. The position includes assignments at factory locations and customer sites worldwide. It requires domestic and international travel, which could exceed 50% depending on the project phase, as well as hands-on field work and physical tasks such as sensor setup, alignment, and installing navigation tape or markers.
Requirements
- Degree or technician qualification in Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics, or a comparable field.
- Strong foundation in electrical engineering, including schematics, EPLAN, I/O testing, and structured troubleshooting.
- Solid understanding of mechanical systems and typical failure modes in automated equipment.
- Hands-on experience with PLCs, industrial communication networks, and Linux-based systems.
- Working knowledge of IT and networking fundamentals, including WLAN setup, IP configuration, and network diagnostics.
- Familiarity with mobile robotics and navigation technologies, preferably LiDAR-based SLAM.
- Structured, self-driven, and results-oriented working style.
- Strong analytical thinking and problem-solving capability under real-world constraints.
- Confident and professional communication in customer-facing environments.
- High level of ownership, adaptability, and organizational effectiveness in dynamic project settings.
- Willingness to travel domestically and internationally; travel could exceed 50% depending on project phase.
- Willingness to perform hands-on field work and physical tasks.
Nice To Haves
- At least 3 years of relevant experience commissioning industrial machines or automated systems.
- Prior experience with AGV/AMR systems, intralogistics, or mobile robotics.
- Exposure to FAT/SAT execution and customer site deployments.
Responsibilities
- Perform system bring-up, configuration, and validation in a controlled factory environment.
- Debug mechanical, electrical, and software issues before shipment.
- Configure PLCs, safety systems, and Linux-based IPCs.
- Set up and troubleshoot WLAN and industrial network connectivity.
- Set up, calibrate, and optimize navigation, including SLAM-based mapping.
- Evaluate and ensure the stability of LiDAR-based localization and navigation performance.
- Integrate and configure external I/O systems for building and process interfaces.
- Plan, coordinate, and independently execute installation and commissioning activities at customer sites.
- Conduct Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT) and Site Acceptance Testing (SAT) in line with customer requirements.
- Optimize system performance to achieve stable, production-level operation under real conditions.
- Train customer teams in system operation, basic troubleshooting, and preventive maintenance.
- Perform hands-on field tasks, including sensor setup, alignment work, and installation of navigation tape or markers.
Benefits
- Free medical, dental, and vision insurance.
- Free long-term and short-term disability insurance.
- Free gym membership.
- Free life insurance.
- 20 PTO days starting on day one.
- 401(k) with match.
- 10 paid holidays.
- Annual bonus opportunity.
- Employee Assistance Program.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
Associate degree
