Electrical Pre-Commissioning Technician 2

KION Group•Grand Rapids, MI

1d•$38,000 - $86,000

About The Position

The Electrical Pre-Commissioning Technician 2 reports to the Installation Department and supports pre-commissioning and commissioning activities for automated material handling systems. The role prepares systems for controls engineering integration by testing, validating, and troubleshooting systems at customer sites throughout North America. The technician works with electrical installers and Controls Engineers, loads emulated PLC programs, performs static functional testing from system documentation, checks I/O and devices, and addresses system, wiring, and component issues. Validated subsystems are documented and handed over to Controls Engineering using established checklists. The role also provides regular project progress and exception reports.

Requirements

Associate degree in Electrical Engineering Technology or a related technical field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
At least two years of experience working with material handling systems, controls, electrical systems, or industrial automation.
Experience with PLC controls, electrical troubleshooting, and system validation activities.
Working knowledge of industrial communication networks, including Ethernet/IP, DeviceNet, ControlNet, ProfiBus, ProfiNet, and AS-i.
Understanding of AC/DC circuits, multiphase power distribution, and electrical control systems.
Ability to use electronic test equipment such as multimeters and other diagnostic tools.
Strong troubleshooting, problem-solving, and technical documentation skills.
Ability to work effectively in team-oriented environments and travel to customer sites throughout North America as required.

Responsibilities

Support pre-commissioning and commissioning activities to ensure material handling systems are tested, validated, and ready for controls integration.
Work with electrical installers and Controls Engineers to implement and validate material handling systems at customer sites throughout North America.
Load emulated PLC programs and perform static functional testing based on descriptions of operation and drawing documentation.
Perform system I/O checkout and device-level validation; troubleshoot PLCs, field devices, network repeaters, and other control system components.
Test, validate, and troubleshoot industrial communications and controls networks, including Ethernet/IP, DeviceNet, ControlNet, ProfiBus, ProfiNet, AS-i, and CAN.
Identify and resolve system, wiring, and component issues to support startup and commissioning.
Document testing results and turn over validated subsystems to Controls Engineering using validation checklists and procedures.
Provide daily and weekly progress reports, including accomplished tasks and exceptions.