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Principle Control Systems Commissioning Technician

GeorgiaOnsiteFull TimePosted 1 month agoVisa sponsorship available

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Required skills

  • PLC
  • Commissioning
  • Siemens
  • Step 7
  • TIA Portal
  • Ladder
  • SCL
  • STL
  • AS-I
  • Profibus

Nice to have

  • automated logistics systems

Role summary

KNAPP is seeking a Principle Control Systems Commissioning Technician in Kennesaw, GA. This role involves supporting, developing, testing, and implementing PLC programs for automated logistics systems, leading control system design and development, providing technical guidance and mentorship, troubleshooting control systems, and preparing technical documentation. The position requires 7 years of experience in PLC or Commissioning Engineering/Technician roles, with specific experience in Siemens PLC programming (Step 7, TIA Portal, Ladder, SCL, STL), AS-I and Profibus systems, industrial barcode scanners (SICK, Datalogic), and configuring frequency drives. Frequent travel to U.S. client sites is expected.

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 8,500 employees of the KNAPP Group across over 62 locations worldwide, shaping the future-oriented industry of intralogistics are dedicated to making complexity simple.

One of the 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

Knapp Inc. seeks Principle Control Systems Commissioning Technicians in Kennesaw, GA.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities: 

  • PLC Programming and Integration: Support, develop, test, and implement PLC programs for automated logistics systems.
  • System Design and Development: Lead the design and development of control systems.
  • Technical Leadership: Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior engineers and technicians.
  • Troubleshooting and Maintenance: Diagnose and resolve issues with control systems.
  • Documentation and Reporting: Prepare detailed technical documentation and reports on system performance and project progress.

WHAT YOU HAVE

  • Must have 7 years of experience as a PLC or Commissioning Engineer or Technician, including:
    • programming Siemens PLC using Step 7 of TIA portal in programming languages Ladder, SCL and STL; 
    • utilizing AS-I and Profi bus systems to program/configure AS-I Master systems; 
    • setting up and configuring industrial barcode scanners (SICK and Datalogic); and
    • configuring and calibrating various brands of Frequency Drives. 

Working Conditions and Environment: 

  • Overtime required (avg. 6 hours/week).
  • Frequent travel (60%) to U.S. client sites required as assigned by employer (various unanticipated U.S. worksites); less than 10% int’l. travel.

WHAT YOU WILL GET

  • 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 a very generous employer match and no vesting!
  • Paid Vacation & Holidays
  • Profit Sharing
  • Paid Parental Leave
  • Subsidized Daycare/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.”

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