Electrical Pre-Commissioning Technician 2 (100% Travel)

KION Group • Atlanta, GA

4d • Onsite

About The Position

Reports to the Installation Department and participates in pre-commissioning and commissioning activities. The goal is to provide Controls Engineering with a system tested and ready for more comprehensive controls functional commissioning and integration. The role works at customer sites throughout North America and involves validating material handling systems, completing system and device testing, troubleshooting controls and communications, and documenting progress and subsystem turnover.

Requirements

• Two-year technical degree or equivalent experience, preferably in an electrical engineering-related field.
• Strong emphasis on PLC controls.
• Working knowledge of networks such as Device Net, Ethernet, AS-I, Profi-bus, and Profi-Net.
• Working knowledge of AC/DC circuits and multiphase power distribution.
• Working knowledge of fundamental electronic test equipment, including multimeters.
• At least two years of experience with material handling systems controls and wiring.

Nice To Haves

• Allen-Bradley PLC experience.
• Siemens PLC experience.

Responsibilities

• Work closely with electrical installers and Controls Engineers to implement and validate material handling systems at customer sites throughout North America.
• Load emulated PLC programs and complete static functional testing according to the Description of Operation and drawing documentation.
• Complete material handling system I/O and device-level checkout and validation.
• Troubleshoot and correct component problems, including PLCs, field devices, and network repeaters.
• Test, validate, and troubleshoot communications and controls networks, including Ethernet IP, Device Net, Control Net, Profi-bus, AS-I, and CAN.
• Turn over validated subsystems to the Controls Engineering group with appropriate validation checklists.
• Provide daily and weekly progress reports documenting tasks accomplished and exceptions.

Benefits

• Career development, including foundational training, leadership development programs, technical training and certifications, and Career Navigator.
• Competitive compensation and benefits, with packages based on employment status and national requirements.
• International assignments for qualified employees.
• Flexible working hours and modern workspace design wherever possible.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree