Controls Commissioning Engineer

Job Title: Controls Commissioning Engineer Job Description We are seeking a skilled Controls Commissioning Engineer for a 12-month contract to support a commissioning and validation project for a Controls OEM.

This role involves attending daily meetings, supporting commissioning and qualification activities, troubleshooting PLC/HMI, and collaborating with automation engineers and system owners.

The position requires expertise in Vision (Cognex) support and operates on a Monday to Friday schedule from 8 AM to 5 PM, totaling 45 hours per week.

Responsibilities + Attend daily morning meetings per line.

+ Support commissioning and qualification activities, including redlines.

+ Troubleshoot PLC/HMI issues.

+ Collaborate with automation engineers and system owners of equipment.

+ Provide Vision (Cognex) support.

Essential Skills + PLC programming expertise.

+ Experience with Allen Bradley PLC and Siemens PLC.

+ Familiarity with automation equipment and IO checkouts.

+ Minimum of 5 years of experience as a Controls Technician.

+ Experience with equipment commissioning and electrical troubleshooting.

Additional Skills & Qualifications + Degree preferred.

+ Equipment installation experience preferred.

Work Environment The work environment is a very clean and brand new site, associated with a top-class systems integrator and controls house.

The role operates within a professional and supportive atmosphere, ensuring a conducive environment for productivity and growth.

Job Type & Location This is a Contract position based out of Columbus, OH.

Pay and Benefits The pay range for this position is $37.00 - $39.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment.

Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms.

If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: - Medical, dental & vision - Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital - 401(k) Retirement Plan - Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available - Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) - Short and long-term disability - Health Spending Account (HSA) - Transportation benefits - Employee Assistance Program - Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave) Workplace Type This is a fully onsite position in Columbus,OH.

Application Deadline This position is anticipated to close on May 22, 2026.

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