Job Description
Job Description
Title of the Position: Commissioning Engineer
Employment Status: Salary, Exempt
Department: Department Implementation
Accountable to:
This position reports directly to the Team Lead. In the absence of the direct supervisor, Employee would report to the Department Lead Implementation.
Supervisory Responsibilities: No
Job Summary:
The Commissioning Engineer is responsible for the commissioning, validation, optimization, and integration of complex automation and software solutions in customer environments. The role combines controls engineering, software integration, system troubleshooting, and customer-facing technical leadership to ensure successful project execution and operational excellence. Working closely with software development, engineering, project management, and customers, the position serves as a key technical expert during commissioning and startup activities while contributing to continuous product and process improvements.
Essential Functions and Responsibilities:
- Lead commissioning, startup, validation, and optimization activities for complex automation systems and software solutions throughout the project lifecycle.
- Act as the primary technical expert for controls, software integration, troubleshooting, and performance optimization during customer deployments.
- Configure, validate, and optimize PLC-controlled systems, software applications, industrial networks, and integrated automation solutions in customer environments.
- Perform advanced root-cause analysis, diagnose system issues, and drive resolution of complex technical problems across software, controls, and hardware domains.
- Lead factory acceptance tests (FAT), site acceptance tests (SAT), commissioning readiness reviews, and system performance validations.
- Collaborate closely with Software Development, Product Management, Engineering, and external partners to ensure successful delivery and integration of new technologies and product enhancements.
- Develop and improve commissioning standards, testing methodologies, startup procedures, technical documentation, and best practices across the organization.
- Provide technical leadership, mentoring, and knowledge transfer to commissioning engineers and project teams while supporting continuous improvement initiatives.
Requirements and Qualifications:
- 2+ years of experience in commissioning, software integration, industrial automation, or related engineering environments.
- Strong experience with Siemens S7, TIA Portal, industrial control systems, and PLC programming.
- Experience with software deployment, system integration, debugging, scripting, or automation software solutions.
- Understanding of industrial communication protocols, networking concepts, databases, and IT infrastructure.
- Proven ability to troubleshoot complex multidisciplinary systems consisting of software, controls, networking, and hardware components.
- Strong customer-facing communication and stakeholder management skills.
- Ability to work independently in international project environments and lead technical activities during critical project phases.
- Fluent in English; additional languages are an advantage.
Other Duties and Responsibilities:
- Ensure compliance with applicable safety regulations, quality standards, and internal processes.
- Identify and implement opportunities for technical, operational, and process improvements.
- Support product development and innovation initiatives through field feedback and technical expertise.
- Contribute to organizational knowledge sharing and continuous professional development.
- Build strong partnerships with customers, project teams, and engineering organizations.
Working Conditions and Environment:
- Combination of office, laboratory, warehouse, and customer-site environments.
- Hands-on involvement with automation systems, software platforms, and industrial equipment.
- Extensive international travel required (typically 70% or more).
- Dynamic project environment with varying customer requirements and timelines.
- Exposure to commissioning, startup, and integration activities under diverse working conditions.