KION Group

Commissioning Engineer - Circular Sortation Center of Excellence

KION Group

full-time

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Origin:  • 🇺🇸 United States

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Salary

💰 $67,125 - $98,450 per year

Job Level

Mid-LevelSenior

About the role

  • Develop and optimize PLC programs (using Allen-Bradley) to control and improve our brand new sortation systems.
  • Design, develop, and implement PLC/SCADA programs to interface the sorter system with external conveyor systems.
  • Build and maintain comprehensive safety checklists and documentation, including risk assessments, safety function descriptions, and validation procedures.
  • Ensure compliance with relevant safety standards (e.g., IEC 61508, ISO 13849).
  • Complete offline commissioning procedures for the sorter system, including detailed testing of safety-related PLC programs according to the safety checklist.
  • Document all test results and deviations.
  • Participate in the integration of the sorter system with the overall system, performing online commissioning and validation. This involves fixing communication issues, optimizing system performance, and ensuring flawless interaction between the sorter and connected conveyors.

Requirements

  • 3-4 years of technical experience in automation, industrial or material handling fields as technician or Commissioning Engineer.
  • Bachelors degree or equivalent experience in electronic, electrotechnics, electrical, mechatronic, Automation or IT engineering.
  • Willingness to travel up to 85% of time domestically and internationally.
  • Knowledge in programming software including Allen Bradley, Rockwell, and Siemens.
  • C++ is not required, but is a plus.
  • Strong orientation to reach the targets, initiative, autonomy, and propensity to work in team.