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Connect Force lists this Commissioning Engineer ( Urgent Hire) opportunity in city of abbeville, Georgia. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Job DescriptionJob Description 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
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Worksite address
city of abbeville, GA, 31001, US
Who can apply
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