Controls Commissioning Engineer

Designed Conveyor Systems (DCS) - Nashville, TN

Hiring: Controls Commissioning Engineer Company: Designed Conveyor Systems (DCS) Location: Nashville, TN Job Posted Time: 2026-09-10 12:30:22 Employment Type: Remote Target Skills & Keywords : Integration Testing, Manufacturing Execution Systems, PLC, SCADA, Systems Integration About the job Experience: •1+ years of experience commissioning industrial automation, controls, or material handling systems. Required Skills: •This is an ideal opportunity for someone who enjoys hands-on problem solving, thrives in fast-paced project environments, and wants to see their work come to life in the field. Every project presents new challenges, technologies, and opportunities to build expertise in industrial automation. •This role is remote-based, allowing you to establish your home office anywhere within the continental United States. From there, you'll travel up to 75% to customer sites throughout the commissioning, startup, testing, and go-live phases of projects. •If you enjoy variety, working directly with customers, and seeing the impact of your work firsthand, this role offers the opportunity to support cutting-edge automation installations across North America. •Execute on‑site commissioning of automated material handling systems, including conveyors, sorters, merges, and supporting subsystems. •Perform I/O checkout, safety checks, device validation, and field wiring verification to ensure system readiness. •Configure, test, and troubleshoot PLC, HMI, VFD, and industrial network components (e.g., Ethernet/IP, OPCUA, MQTT, IO-Link). •Validate system functionality against design specifications and functional requirements. •Partner cross-functionally with mechanical, electrical, software, and project engineering teams to resolve issues and optimize system performance. Qualifications: •Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Controls Engineering, Mechatronics, or a related technical discipline; equivalent hands-on experience will also be considered. •Operational familiarity with PLC platforms such as Allen-Bradley, Siemens, or similar. •Understanding of industrial networking concepts such as Ethernet/IP and other industrial communication protocols. •Demonstrated capacity to read and interpret electrical schematics, control panel drawings, and wiring diagrams. •Strong troubleshooting and analytical skills with the ability to diagnose and resolve issues under project deadlines. •Willingness to travel up to 75% to customer sites throughout project commissioning. •Operational familiarity with HMI/SCADA systems, MES integration, or WCS/WMS interfaces. •Knowledge of safety systems (SIL-rated devices, safety PLCs, lockout/tagout procedures). •This job description is not exhaustive. Other duties may be assigned as needed, and responsibilities may evolve to support the business and employee experience. Compensation: •Flexible work environment (work from home / hybrid options) Interested candidates, please apply directly through the job posting on company's career page or try via AI auto apply on this platform. Don't miss this opportunity to join a forward-thinking team!