Robotics Commissioning Engineer

Bastian Solutions is currently looking for a Robotics Commissioning Engineer looking to advance your career with a leader in the material handling industry? This role based out of our St. Louis Robotics facility is an exciting opportunity to join one of the best places to work in Missouri.

A Commissioning Engineer collaborates with coworkers, customers, and suppliers to utilize the latest technologies while integrating equipment into distribution and production solutions and throughout the material handling industry. This involves understanding the customer’s goals and objectives to develop and support smart engineered solutions. The Commissioning Engineer is responsible for several phases of a project, frequently across several projects at once. These include device configuration and troubleshooting, HMI and PLC tagging from an I/O list, simulations, electrical installation and debug, programming debug, and post startup escalation support.

General Job Duties

• Create, modify and debug PLC, robot, and HMIs per customer and Bastian Solutions specifications and standards
• Collaborate with engineers in other departments or divisions to create simulation layouts for reach studies, cycle time estimates, and offline programming
• Create detailed AutoCAD drawings under the direction of Automation Engineers
• Troubleshoot and modify electrical wiring, red line electrical schematics, update AutoCAD drawings to create As-Installed packages at project completion
• Effectively communicate schedules, plans, and training to personnel at end user facilities
• Create and modify operator manuals, standard operating procedures, and troubleshooting guides
• Commission and document settings for system devices, including IP addresses, photo eye logic functions, and drive parameters
• Attend advanced training and become certified in applicable technologies, programs, and services
• Be a team member and contributor within the office, providing help outside of department scope when required
• Deliver projects that meet or exceed customer’s expectations, developing repeat customers.

Travel Requirements

• Site commissioning and training - 45%
• Post startup escalation support - 15%
• Total travel is between 50-70% (depending on projects)

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related, and 1+ years of related experience
• Self-starter
• Hands-on learner
• Electrical and Mechanical troubleshooting
• Electrical and Mechanical hands-on aptitude, proficient with tools
• AutoCAD exposure (AutoCAD Electrical preferred)
• Familiar with Microsoft Office product suite
• Retail or service skills in a customer facing role
• Effective problem solving