Job Purpose:
The Automation Commissioning Engineer I (ACE I), maximizes customer satisfaction by performing commissioning and project execution activities, which support customer goals. The ACE I will be responsible for all aspects of site commissioning, providing a high-quality on-site presence to assist in resolution of all mechanical and/or electrical issues, and support technical service trips as needed. In addition, the ACE I will provide timely, high quality service operations and maintain a professional image.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Present a professional image to customers and vendors.
- Support development of commissioning documentation based on installation and startup manuals, as new technologies are onboarded.
- Perform and lead system commissioning for conveyor and rack systems.
- Ability to read and understand mechanical and electrical layout and installation drawings and provide feedback with regards to proper installation.
- Provide mechanical and electrical troubleshooting of automated conveyor systems during installation and commissioning activities.
- Support mechanical installation of small, automated conveyor systems and re-work or re-engineering of existing systems.
- Support electrical installation, both high (480 volt) and low voltage, including the termination of wiring.
- Develop and support close out of commissioning punch list.
- Support customer training on equipment and various technologies
- Develop and supply weekly updates related to project specific tasks.
- Ensure operational excellence is achieved by executing all projects with quality and accuracy.
- Work with Project Management and System Engineers to understand As-Sold functionality of the system.
- Be a leader of and practice all rules regarding personal and job site safety.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
- Associates and/or bachelor's degree or related experience in a related field
- 3+ years of mechanical and electrical experience with conveyor systems is preferred.
- Demonstrate a high degree of communication and organizational skills to include the ability to apply logic and constructive thinking to solve problems.
- Aptitude and ability to analyze and interpret all mechanical and electrical information in service manuals.
- Working knowledge of electrical power and control systems.
- Proficiency in software applications such as AutoCAD, Word, Excel, and Outlook preferred.
- Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously.
- Technical writing skills a plus.
- Ability to learn vendor software and attend vendor training.
Working Conditions:
- Travel up to 75% or as needed.
- Some weekend/night work required as needed.
- Working in office, warehouse, and manufacturing facilities.
- Working in a stationary position for an extended period.
- Moving or traversing for an extended period.
- Occasional ascending and descending scaffolding and/or mezzanines.
- Operating computers for an extended period.
- Possible exposure to noise levels exceeding recommended DBA levels.
- Occasional movement and positioning of objects weighing up to 50 pounds.