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Job Description

CONFIDENTIALCommissioning EngineerIndustrial Automation & Precision Manufacturing

Location: Farmington Hills, MI

Travel: Approximately 40-60% (Domestic & Occasional International)

Compensation: $36-$40/hour + Overtime + Full BenefitsJoin an Industry Leader

An established global manufacturer of advanced automation equipment is seeking a Commissioning Engineer to support machine installations, startups, troubleshooting, and customer acceptance activities throughout North America.

This is an exciting opportunity for someone who enjoys solving complex technical problems, working with cutting-edge machinery, and seeing projects come to life at customer facilities.

If you're looking for a position where no two weeks are the same and you enjoy hands-on automation, this could be the perfect fit.What You'll Do

Commission high-precision automated manufacturing equipment

Perform machine startup, debugging, testing, and validation

Troubleshoot electrical, PLC, HMI, servo, pneumatic, and mechanical systems

Work alongside customers during installation and production launch

Verify machine performance meets engineering specifications

Support FAT and SAT activities

Provide operator and maintenance training

Document startup activities and service reports

Collaborate with Engineering, Controls, Mechanical Assembly, and Project Management teams

Identify process improvements to improve machine performance and reliabilityWhat We're Looking For

2+ years of commissioning, field service, controls, automation, or machine build experience

Ability to read electrical schematics and mechanical drawings

Experience troubleshooting industrial automation equipment

PLC knowledge (Siemens or Allen-Bradley preferred)

Mechanical aptitude with strong problem-solving skills

Comfortable working independently at customer facilities

Excellent communication skills

Valid driver's license and passport (or ability to obtain one)Preferred Experience

CNC machinery

Precision manufacturing

Robotics

Industrial automation

Machine tool industry

Servo systems

Industrial networkingTravel

Approximately 40-60% travel

Mostly weekday travel

Home most weekends

Company-paid airfare, hotels, rental cars, and meals while traveling

Overtime available during installationsWhy You'll Love This Role

Competitive hourly pay

Paid overtime

Excellent health benefits

401(k) with company match

Paid vacation and holidays

Stable global organization

Advanced automation technology

Career advancement opportunities

Extensive technical training

Supportive engineering team

Confidential Search

Our client is conducting a confidential search. Qualified applicants will receive additional information during the interview process.

Full-time