Associate Commissioning Engineer

FORTNA

Associate Commissioning Engineer supporting startup and troubleshooting of automated systems. Ideal for early-career engineers in industrial automation and controls commissioning.

Posted 5/28/2026full-timeRemote • 🇺🇸 United StatesJuniorMid-Level💰 $66,100 - $99,200 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Support commissioning, startup, debugging, and validation activities for conveyor and automated material handling systems
Debug automation systems including PLCs, VFDs, sensors, field devices, and industrial networks
Perform System and I/O Checkout activities using Studio 5000 and related commissioning tools
Support Controls and PLC checkout activities alongside Controls Engineers and senior commissioning team members
Configure, validate, and troubleshoot PLCs, VFDs, IO devices, and network components
Test and verify system performance including conveyor speeds, operational sequences, and device functionality
Verify engineered systems meet customer specifications, design intent, and operational requirements
Audit field installations to confirm electrical systems and wiring match engineering drawings and project specifications
Troubleshoot electrical, controls, electromechanical, and communication-related issues onsite
Interface professionally with customers, subcontractors, electricians, technicians, and internal project teams to resolve technical issues
Support commissioning leads in coordinating contractors or technicians during checkout and startup activities
Assist with AutoCAD updates, subpanel layouts, and electrical drawing reviews when applicable
Create and maintain project workbooks, commissioning documentation, punch lists, and issue tracking logs
Pre-check electrical drawings for accuracy, completeness, UL requirements, and installation readiness prior to startup
Communicate technical findings, project updates, and support needs clearly to remote team members and project leadership
Demonstrate initiative, adaptability, teamwork, and a willingness to learn in fast-paced field environments

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or equivalent hands-on experience in industrial automation, commissioning, maintenance, controls, or field service environments
1-2 years’ experience in automation, control system design, I/O Checkout
Internship, co-op, manufacturing, maintenance, automation, or field service experience preferred
Knowledgeable of electrical and controls engineering theories and principles
Significant electrical aptitude and knowledge of acceptable practices, techniques, and codes
VFD experience with Rockwell/Allen-Bradley, Siemens or Schneider is a plus but not required
PLC experience with Rockwell/Allen-Bradley (ControlLogix & CompactLogix), Modicon and Siemens (S7) is a plus but not required
Familiarity with Rockwell/Allen-Bradley Studio 5000 preferred
HMI experience with Rockwell/Allen-Bradley, Wonderware, Ignition and WinCC is a plus but not required
Willingness and ability to travel extensively throughout the United States and North America

Benefits

Comp & perks

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Support commissioning, startup, debugging, and validation activities for conveyor and automated material handling systems
Debug automation systems including PLCs, VFDs, sensors, field devices, and industrial networks
Perform System and I/O Checkout activities using Studio 5000 and related commissioning tools
Support Controls and PLC checkout activities alongside Controls Engineers and senior commissioning team members
Configure, validate, and troubleshoot PLCs, VFDs, IO devices, and network components
Test and verify system performance including conveyor speeds, operational sequences, and device functionality
Verify engineered systems meet customer specifications, design intent, and operational requirements
Audit field installations to confirm electrical systems and wiring match engineering drawings and project specifications
Troubleshoot electrical, controls, electromechanical, and communication-related issues onsite
Interface professionally with customers, subcontractors, electricians, technicians, and internal project teams to resolve technical issues
Support commissioning leads in coordinating contractors or technicians during checkout and startup activities
Assist with AutoCAD updates, subpanel layouts, and electrical drawing reviews when applicable
Create and maintain project workbooks, commissioning documentation, punch lists, and issue tracking logs
Pre-check electrical drawings for accuracy, completeness, UL requirements, and installation readiness prior to startup
Communicate technical findings, project updates, and support needs clearly to remote team members and project leadership
Demonstrate initiative, adaptability, teamwork, and a willingness to learn in fast-paced field environments 🎯 Requirements
Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or equivalent hands-on experience in industrial automation, commissioning, maintenance, controls, or field service environments
1-2 years’ experience in automation, control system design, I/O Checkout
Internship, co-op, manufacturing, maintenance, automation, or field service experience preferred
Knowledgeable of electrical and controls engineering theories and principles
Significant electrical aptitude and knowledge of acceptable practices, techniques, and codes
VFD experience with Rockwell/Allen-Bradley, Siemens or Schneider is a plus but not required
PLC experience with Rockwell/Allen-Bradley (ControlLogix & CompactLogix), Modicon and Siemens (S7) is a plus but not required
Familiarity with Rockwell/Allen-Bradley Studio 5000 preferred
HMI experience with Rockwell/Allen-Bradley, Wonderware, Ignition and WinCC is a plus but not required
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Hard Skills & Tools

PLC programmingVFD configurationI/O Checkoutautomation systems debuggingelectrical troubleshootingcontrols engineeringsystem performance testingelectromechanical systemsnetwork component troubleshootingAutoCAD

Soft Skills

communicationteamworkadaptabilityinitiativeproblem-solvingcustomer interfaceproject coordinationtechnical documentationattention to detailwillingness to learn

Certifications

Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical EngineeringBachelor’s Degree in Computer Engineering