Commissioning Engineer ( Urgent Hire)

Job Description

Job DescriptionCONFIDENTIALCommissioning EngineerIndustrial Automation & Precision Manufacturing

Location: Farmington Hills, MI
Travel: Approximately 40-60% (Domestic & Occasional International)
Compensation: $36-$40/hour + Overtime + Full Benefits

Join an Industry Leader

An established global manufacturer of advanced automation equipment is seeking a Commissioning Engineer to support machine installations, startups, troubleshooting, and customer acceptance activities throughout North America.

This is an exciting opportunity for someone who enjoys solving complex technical problems, working with cutting-edge machinery, and seeing projects come to life at customer facilities.

If you're looking for a position where no two weeks are the same and you enjoy hands-on automation, this could be the perfect fit.

What You'll Do

• Commission high-precision automated manufacturing equipment
• Perform machine startup, debugging, testing, and validation
• Troubleshoot electrical, PLC, HMI, servo, pneumatic, and mechanical systems
• Work alongside customers during installation and production launch
• Verify machine performance meets engineering specifications
• Support FAT and SAT activities
• Provide operator and maintenance training
• Document startup activities and service reports
• Collaborate with Engineering, Controls, Mechanical Assembly, and Project Management teams
• Identify process improvements to improve machine performance and reliability

What We're Looking For

• 2+ years of commissioning, field service, controls, automation, or machine build experience
• Ability to read electrical schematics and mechanical drawings
• Experience troubleshooting industrial automation equipment
• PLC knowledge (Siemens or Allen-Bradley preferred)
• Mechanical aptitude with strong problem-solving skills
• Comfortable working independently at customer facilities
• Excellent communication skills
• Valid driver's license and passport (or ability to obtain one)

Preferred Experience

• CNC machinery
• Precision manufacturing
• Robotics
• Industrial automation
• Machine tool industry
• Servo systems
• Industrial networking

Travel

• Approximately 40-60% travel
• Mostly weekday travel
• Home most weekends
• Company-paid airfare, hotels, rental cars, and meals while traveling
• Overtime available during installations

Why You'll Love This Role

• Competitive hourly pay
• Paid overtime
• Excellent health benefits
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid vacation and holidays
• Stable global organization
• Advanced automation technology
• Career advancement opportunities
• Extensive technical training
• Supportive engineering team

Confidential Search

Our client is conducting a confidential search. Qualified applicants will receive additional information during the interview process.