Commissioning Engineer - Circular Sortation Center of Excellence

Dematic is seeking a Commissioning Engineer to join our Circular Sortation Center of Excellence. In this role, youll work with an international team to bring advanced automation systems to life at customer sites worldwide, helping develop a more efficient and sustainable future. Youll develop and optimize PLC programs (Allen-Bradley) for our latest sortation systems, manage custom databases for accuracy and performance, and maintain safety documentation and checklists. Most meaningfully, youll lead on-site commissioning to ensure flawless integration and outstanding system performance. This position, based in Grand Rapids, offers a hybrid work model when not on-site. Travel up to 85% gives you the chance to experience diverse cultures while working on projects for leading global companies. At Dematic, we invest in your growth and offer real opportunities for advancement within a collaborative, encouraging international team. We offer: Career Development Competitive Compensation and Benefits Pay Transparency Global Opportunities Learn More Here: https://www.dematic.com/en-us/about/careers/what-we-offer/ Dematic provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training. The base pay range for this role is estimated to be $56,250 - $82,500 annually at the time of posting. Final compensation will be determined by various factors such as work location, education, experience, knowledge, and skills. Tasks and Qualifications: What Youll Do In This Role: Build PLC programs from the ground up, interpreting electrical schematics, system specifications, and functional descriptions to build robust and efficient control logic. This includes selecting appropriate PLC hardware and communication protocols. Design, develop, and implement PLC/SCADA programs to interface the sorter system with external conveyor systems. This includes leading data exchange, error handling, and overall system synchronization. Build and maintain comprehensive safety checklists and documentation, including risk assessments, safety function descriptions, and validation procedures. Ensure compliance with relevant safety standards (e.g., IEC 61508, ISO 13849). Complete offline commissioning procedures for the sorter system, including detailed testing of safety-related PLC programs according to the safety checklist. Document all test results and deviations. Participate in the integration of the sorter system with the overall system, performing online commissioning and validation. This involves fixing communication issues, optimizing system performance, and ensuring flawless interaction between the sorter and connected conveyors. What We Are Looking For: 2 years of technical experience in automation, industrial or material handling fields as technician or Commissioning Engineer. Bachelors degree or equivalent experience in electronic, electrotechnics, electrical, mechatronic, Automation or IT engineering. Willingness to spend up to 85% of time traveling within the country and abroad. Knowledge in programming software including Allen Bradley, Rockwell, and Siemens. C++ is not required, but is a plus. Strong orientation to reach the targets, initiative, autonomy, and propensity to work in team. #LI-JR1 KION brands keep the world moving globally, regionally, and locally. KION is the Supply Chain Solutions Company. With over 42,000 employees in more than 100 countries, we enable smart, sustainable, and reliable supply chains worldwide - wherever goods are stored, moved, or delivered. KION offers its customers the full spectrum of solutions to make their supply chains future-ready. Our international brands, Linde Material Handling, STILL, and Baoli and our regional brands, Fenwick and OM, stand for outstanding technological innovation, intelligent automation and service excellence in forklift trucks and warehouse equipment. Dematic complements this expertise with state-of-the-art automation technology and AI-supported software solutions that optimize intralogistics across warehousing, production, and distribution. Whether locally or globally we offer exciting career opportunities in an innovative environment shaped by our core values: Integrity, Collaboration, Courage, and Excellence. Together, we create the magic of supply chain solutions. Join our team Push it forward.