Commissioning Engineer ( Urgent Hire)

CONFIDENTIALCommissioning Engineer (Local Operations)Industrial Automation & Manufacturing

Location: Farmington Hills, MI
Travel: No Overnight Travel
Compensation: $36-$40/hour + Overtime + Full Benefits

Build World-Class Automation Without Living on the Road

We're partnering with a leading manufacturer of precision automation equipment that is expanding its engineering team.

This role is ideal for someone who enjoys commissioning, troubleshooting, machine startups, and automation—but prefers staying local rather than traveling extensively.

You'll work directly with engineering and production teams to bring custom manufacturing equipment to life before shipment and support local customer installations when needed.

Responsibilities

• Commission newly built automated machinery in-house
• Perform startup and machine validation
• Troubleshoot electrical, PLC, servo, pneumatic, hydraulic, and mechanical systems
• Verify equipment performance meets customer specifications
• Support machine testing prior to shipment
• Assist engineering with design improvements
• Diagnose controls and automation issues
• Support production during machine build
• Complete commissioning documentation
• Assist with occasional local customer support when necessary

Qualifications

• 2+ years working with industrial automation equipment
• Machine build, controls, commissioning, maintenance, or service experience
• Ability to interpret electrical schematics
• Mechanical troubleshooting experience
• PLC familiarity preferred
• Strong communication skills
• Self-motivated and dependable

Preferred Experience

• Siemens PLC
• Allen-Bradley PLC
• CNC equipment
• Industrial automation
• Servo systems
• Robotics
• Machine tool manufacturing

What Makes This Position Different

No overnight travel

Work from one primary facility

Stable Monday-Friday schedule

Collaborative engineering environment

Hands-on automation work every day

Direct impact on machine quality

Excellent work-life balance

Benefits

• Competitive hourly pay
• Overtime opportunities
• Medical, Dental & Vision
• 401(k) Match
• Paid Holidays
• PTO
• Long-term career stability
• Continuous technical training
• Modern manufacturing facility

Confidential Search

This opportunity is being conducted confidentially. Additional company information will be shared with qualified candidates during the interview process.

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