Electrical Pre-Commissioning Technician 1

KION•Grand Rapids, MI

5d•$44,000 - $60,500

About The Position

Dematic Corp. is hiring an Electrical Pre-Commissioning Technician to perform pre-commissioning and commissioning work, preparing fully tested systems for controls functional commissioning and integration. The role involves implementing and validating material handling systems at customer sites throughout North America, working closely with electrical installers and Controls Engineers. The position requires 100% travel, including extended-duration assignments anywhere in the U.S. The technician conducts static functional testing, checks and validates I/O and devices, troubleshoots components and communications or controls networks, and hands validated subsystems over to Controls Engineering with completed checklists. The role also includes reporting progress, documenting inspection action items, and working safely across varied climates and environments. The estimated base pay range at the time of posting is $44,000–$60,500. Final compensation depends on factors including work location, education, experience, knowledge, and skills. Dematic lists career development, competitive compensation and benefits, pay transparency, and global opportunities among its offerings.

Requirements

Willingness to travel 100% for work anywhere in the U.S., including extended-duration assignments.
Good interpersonal skills and willingness to take direction.
Safety-conscious approach to work.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team and meet project deadlines.
Comfort working in different climates and environments.
Ability to walk, crawl, and climb for extended periods.
Ability to read and interpret prints.

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 using 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 fix 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 describing completed tasks and exceptions.
Read and interpret prints, use and complete model-specific checklists, and generate and maintain an action item list based on inspections.