Electrical Pre-Commissioning Technician 1

KION • Grand Rapids, MI

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About The Position

The Electrical Pre-Commissioning Technician supports pre-commissioning and commissioning activities to ensure material handling systems are fully tested and ready for final controls integration. Working closely with Electrical Installers and Controls Engineers, the technician validates systems, performs I/O checkout and PLC testing, and resolves problems with controls and network components at customer sites across North America. The role involves working on automated systems in a fast-paced installation environment and requires extensive travel for extended assignments.

Requirements

• Willingness to travel 100% for extended assignments anywhere in the United States.
• Safety-focused approach and dedication to jobsite safety standards.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering prints and documentation.
• Ability to use and complete model-specific inspection and validation checklists.
• Ability to generate and maintain action-item lists based on inspection results.
• Reliable transportation to and from job sites anywhere in the United States.
• Ability to acquire OSHA 10 certification upon hire.
• Basic digital literacy, including email, spreadsheet entry, and report input.
• Valid driver's license.

Responsibilities

• 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 according to the Description of Operation and drawing documentation.
• Complete I/O and device-level checkout and validation.
• Identify and resolve problems with components such as PLCs, field devices, and network repeaters.
• Test, validate, and repair communications and control networks, including Ethernet IP, DeviceNet, ControlNet, Profibus, ASI, and CAN.
• Turn over validated subsystems to the Controls Engineering group with appropriate validation checklists.
• Provide daily and weekly progress reports covering completed tasks and exceptions.

Benefits

• Career development
• Competitive compensation and benefits
• Pay transparency
• Global opportunities

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed