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KION Group

Forklift, warehouse equipment and software solutions

Electrical Pre-Commissioning Technician 1

Controls & Automation EngineeringConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeAtlanta, GA, USA$38k - $86k

About the Job

Requirements

  • Willingness to travel up to 100% throughout the United States for extended periods.
  • Experience troubleshooting and validating programmable logic controllers (PLCs), field devices, industrial networks, and control systems.
  • Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, schematics, and technical documentation.
  • Strong understanding of input/output (I/O) checkout, device validation, and commissioning processes.
  • Ability to identify, troubleshoot, and resolve technical issues in automated systems.
  • Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
  • Safety-focused ability to work in various industrial environments, including walking, climbing, and crawling for extended periods.
  • Ability to maintain accurate documentation, complete validation checklists, and provide detailed progress reports.

Responsibilities

  • Support pre-commissioning and commissioning activities for automated material handling systems at customer sites throughout North America.
  • Work closely with Electrical Installers and Controls Engineers to implement, test, and validate material handling systems.
  • Load emulated programmable logic controller (PLC) programs and perform static functional testing using system documentation and engineering drawings.
  • Complete input/output (I/O) checkout, device validation, and system verification to ensure equipment readiness.
  • Troubleshoot and resolve issues involving PLCs, field devices, network components, and control systems.
  • Test and validate industrial communication networks, including Ethernet/IP, DeviceNet, ControlNet, ProfiBus, AS-i, and CAN.
  • Document testing results and transition validated subsystems to Controls Engineering using established validation procedures.
  • Provide daily and weekly progress updates while supporting successful system startup and commissioning activities.

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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