Control Systems Commissioning Engineer II

WHO WE ARE

KNAPP brings new technology to warehouse automation. The KNAPP Group is a global provider of intelligent automation solutions for intralogistics and manufacturing, specializing in the sectors healthcare, fashion/apparel, general retail, food retail, industry and service. We live and breathe automation. We – more than 8,000 employees of the KNAPP Group in over 60 locations worldwide, shaping the future-oriented industry of intralogistics are dedicated to making complexity simple. One of KNAPP’s primary goals is to use continuous innovation to drive warehouse automation forward, always with the specific needs of the customers in mind. KNAPP Group’s unrelenting development activity is evident in everything from automated order picking systems and continuing refinement of container handling technology to its state-of-the-art, industry leading software solutions.

WHAT YOU GET TO DO

Employee will oversee that all tasks and job duties are completed timely/ on schedule to facilitate a successful startup and an operational system at the Customer’s site.

Essential Tasks and Responsibilities:

• Preparation of projects in the office
• Creation of the control systems control program
• Installation, configuration, and commissioning of the system on-site
• Performance of system component and system overall performance tests
• Support to the development department if new products or stations are developed
• Testing and function verification of electrical control cabinets
• Verification and acceptance testing of pre-assembled stations and machines
• Electrical installation and support if requested or necessary
• Troubleshooting of electrical issues on-site
• Creation and correction of electrical schematics of the installation based on the final installation on-site
• Training of Customer/on-site maintenance personnel
• Training of new Control Systems Commissioning Engineers in office and on-site
• On-site customer service (hotline) support
• Remote customer service support for existing customers
• Customer service interventions on-site
• Remote support, if required
• Alignment with safety requirements at the jobsite
• Coordination of daily job duties/tasks on-site with the Customer and project teams
• Continuous updating and sharing of technical notes (Knowledge Data Base)
• Technical point of contact of the assigned project
• Performance of quality checks on-site
• Preparation and review of daily and weekly reports
• Regular check and maintenance of project milestones

Supervisory Responsibilities:

Partial on assigned projects as follows:

• Train and guide maintenance technicians
• Train new Control Systems Commissioning Engineers
• Manage a team of Control Systems Commissioning Engineers at the installation sites

WHAT YOU HAVE

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in a related field required
• Intermediate knowledge of control systems
• Intermediate knowledge of PLC control systems (Siemens or Allen Bradley)
• Intermediate knowledge of electrical systems
• Intermediate knowledge of Knapp procedures and processes
• Experience with project procedures
• Knowledge of computer systems and Windows

Working Conditions and Environment:

• Overtime as required by work
• Travel is required as follows:
• 60-80% travel if traveling to the Customer’s site or 20% travel or less if relocating or local to the Customer’s site
• Mandatory training at our training facility in Kennesaw, Georgia may be required during your employment
• Professional office etiquette is required at all times
• Physical requirement may include sitting, stooping, bending, visual acuity, finger dexterity, walking, and/or lifting up to 50 pounds
• Authorized to work in the U.S.
• Passport or ability to obtain a passport

WHAT YOU WILL GET

• Ability to work from home 2 days a week and Half-day Fridays when in office!
• New, state-of-the-art, office complex, showroom, and automation test center in Kennesaw, GA
• Industry competitive compensation
• Great benefits with competitive employer contributions, including health, dental, vision, life insurance, Flexible Spending Accounts, Short & Long Term Disability and more!
• 401k with employer match and no vesting!
• Paid Vacation & Holidays
• Paid Parental Leave
• Subsidized child-care
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Pet Insurance
• Subsidized food delivery
• Monthly team building and celebrations
• Quarterly employee events
• Corporate Social Responsibility including recycling, sustainability, and volunteering

KNAPP is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to a work environment that supports, inspires, and respects all individuals without discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, veteran, disability status or any other basis protected by law. Due to the safety-sensitive nature of this position, strict adherence to KNAPP’s drug-free workplace policy is required. All candidates will be subject to drug-screening in accordance with the policy and will be expected to remain drug-free during their employment. There will be no exception if recreational or medical use of marijuana is permitted in the location of employment and/or residence or if use of marijuana is only during “off-hours.”