Crossbelt CoE Commissioning Engineer

The Commissioning Engineer – Professional Level is responsible for the commissioning, startup, troubleshooting, and performance validation of Dematic automated material handling systems at customer sites. The role requires strong technical ownership, independent problem-solving, and close collaboration with Controls Engineering, Project Management, Software, Electrical, Mechanical, and customer teams. The Commissioning Engineer will work primarily on complex automation systems, including conveyor and Xbelt Cross-Belt Sorter solutions, ensuring that systems are installed, configured, tested, and commissioned in accordance with Dematic standards, project requirements, and commissioning procedures.

Responsibilities

• Lead and execute onsite commissioning activities for Dematic automation systems and material handling solutions.
• Perform system startup, functional testing, troubleshooting, tuning, and performance validation.
• Troubleshoot PLC, HMI, network, field device, sensor, scanner, and automation-related issues.
• Analyze system behavior and identify root causes of commissioning and performance issues.
• Support execution of system validation, throughput testing, reliability testing, and customer acceptance activities.
• Coordinate commissioning activities with Controls Engineering, Software, Electrical, Mechanical, Project Management, and customer teams.
• Ensure all system modifications and commissioning activities follow established CoE processes, standards, and documentation requirements.
• Provide technical leadership and guidance to other Commissioning Engineers and onsite resources when required.
• Communicate system status, technical risks, blockers, and progress to project and engineering leadership.
• Maintain accurate commissioning documentation, punch lists, test results, and issue tracking.
• Support project teams during Go-Live, SAT, and post-Go-Live stabilization activities.
• Identify opportunities to improve commissioning processes, system reliability, and overall project execution.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Controls Engineering, Automation Engineering, or a related technical field.
• 5+ years of experience in industrial automation, controls, commissioning, or material handling systems.
• Strong understanding of PLC-controlled automation systems.
• Experience troubleshooting industrial networks, sensors, scanners, VFDs, motors, and other automation components.
• Ability to read and understand electrical drawings, controls documentation, and system architecture.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to troubleshoot complex systems independently.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced customer-site environment with changing priorities.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Willingness and ability to travel extensively to customer sites.

Preferred

• Qualifications Experience with Rockwell Automation / Allen-Bradley PLCs and Studio 5000.
• Experience with automated material handling systems, sortation, conveyors, or cross-belt sorters.
• Experience with industrial Ethernet and fieldbus technologies such as EtherNet/IP and PROFINET.
• Experience with scanners, vision systems, photo-eyes, encoders, and other industrial sensors.
• Previous experience supporting system Go-Live and customer acceptance testing.
• Experience providing technical leadership or mentoring to other engineers.
• Work Environment This position requires significant time at customer facilities and active commissioning sites.
• The engineer must be comfortable working around large-scale automated material

We offer

Travel extensively (90-100%) to customer sites throughout North America, with occasional international travel as required.