Controls Commissioning Engineer

The role

You will execute on-site commissioning of automated material handling systems. You will perform I/O checkout, troubleshooting, and system validation at customer sites.

What you will do

• Execute on-site commissioning of automated material handling systems.
• Perform I/O checkout, safety checks, device validation, and field wiring verification.
• Configure, test, and troubleshoot PLC, HMI, VFD, and industrial network components.
• Validate system functionality against design specifications and functional requirements.
• Collaborate with engineering teams to resolve issues and optimize performance.
• Support system integration testing, stress testing, and throughput validation.
• Document commissioning results, system changes, punch lists, and test reports.
• Train customer operations and maintenance teams.
• Provide on-site support during go-live and commissioning phases.

Required qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Controls Engineering, Mechatronics, or a related technical discipline; equivalent hands-on experience will also be considered.
• 1+ years of experience commissioning industrial automation, controls, or material handling systems.
• Familiarity with PLC platforms such as Allen-Bradley, Siemens, or similar.
• Experience working with industrial field devices including sensors, scanners, encoders, actuators, and safety devices.
• Understanding of industrial networking concepts such as Ethernet/IP and other industrial communication protocols.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics, control panel drawings, and wiring diagrams.
• Strong troubleshooting and analytical skills.
• Willingness to travel up to 75% to customer sites.

Nice to have

• Experience in warehouse automation, logistics, or high-speed manufacturing environments.
• Familiarity with HMI/SCADA systems, MES integration, or WCS/WMS interfaces.
• Knowledge of safety systems (SIL-rated devices, safety PLCs, lockout/tagout procedures).
• Experience with barcode readers and/or vision systems.

Benefits

• Competitive salaries
• Health benefits
• 401K program with 100% match up to 5%
• Discretionary Profit-Sharing Program
• Flexibility and autonomy
• Community outreach projects
• Company events
• Flexible PTO
• Snack wall

About the company

DCS was founded in 1982 and provides material handling, full-scale warehouse operations and conveyor design solutions. They focus on custom-crafted solutions and a teamwork approach.