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KION Group

Forklift, warehouse equipment and software solutions

Electrical Pre-Commissioning Technician 2

Controls & Automation EngineeringPosted on Nov 9
Full-timeGrand Rapids, MI, USA$38k - $86k

About the Job

Requirements

  • An associate degree in Electrical Engineering Technology or a related technical field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
  • At least two years of experience working with material handling systems, controls, electrical systems, or industrial automation.
  • Experience with programmable logic controller (PLC) controls, electrical troubleshooting, and system validation activities.
  • Working knowledge of industrial communication networks, including Ethernet/IP, DeviceNet, ControlNet, ProfiBus, ProfiNet, and AS-i.
  • Understanding of AC/DC circuits, multiphase power distribution, and electrical control systems.
  • Ability to use electronic test equipment such as multimeters and other diagnostic tools.
  • Ability to travel to customer sites throughout North America as required.

Responsibilities

  • Support pre-commissioning and commissioning activities to ensure material handling systems are tested, validated, and ready for controls integration.
  • Work closely with electrical installers and controls engineers to implement and validate automated material handling systems at customer sites throughout North America.
  • Load emulated programmable logic controller (PLC) programs and perform static functional testing based on system documentation and descriptions of operation.
  • Perform input/output checkout, device validation, and troubleshooting of PLCs, field devices, and control system components.
  • Test, validate, and troubleshoot industrial communication and control networks, including Ethernet/IP, DeviceNet, ControlNet, ProfiBus, ProfiNet, and AS-i networks.
  • Identify and resolve system, wiring, and component issues to support successful startup and commissioning activities.
  • Document testing results and turn over validated subsystems to Controls Engineering using established checklists and procedures.
  • Provide regular project status updates, including daily and weekly progress reports.

About the Company

KION Group

Forklift, warehouse equipment and software solutions

KION Group provides forklifts, warehouse equipment, and integrated automation, along with software to optimize supply chains. It sells and leases industrial trucks, offers automated storage/retrieval and warehouse management software, and provides financing and digital transformation services through KION Digital. Its strength comes from a broad brand portfolio (Linde MH, STILL, Dematic, Baoli, Fenwick, OM, Voltas) delivering end-to-end intralogistics across hardware, software, automation, and services for real-time, secure operations. The goal is to help customers improve efficiency, accuracy, and visibility in their supply chains by tightly integrating material handling with digital tools and services.

Company size
1,001-5,000
Company stage
IPO
Headquarters
Wiesbaden, Germany
Founded
2006

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