Installation and Commissioning Specialist

Installation And Commissioning Specialist

Installation and Commissioning Specialist Lyons, GA (initially) Full-time Contract-to-hire Targeted pay rate: $32-45/hr depending on qualifications Travel Requirements: These roles are initially based in Lyons, Georgia; however, future project assignments will require 100% nationwide travel. Candidates must be willing and able to travel and work onsite at project locations throughout the United States.

Kelly Engineering is seeking multiple skilled Installation and Commissioning Specialists to support the integration, commissioning, and performance validation of advanced robotics and automation systems at customer facilities.

These positions will play an important role in bringing complex robotic and automated systems online, verifying equipment functionality, troubleshooting issues, and ensuring systems operate safely, reliably, and according to performance specifications.

Working alongside installation, deployment, and engineering teams, you'll support hands-on equipment setup, system testing, calibration, troubleshooting, and performance optimization. Depending on your experience, responsibilities may range from hands-on installation and commissioning activities to leading system integration, developing test procedures, and coordinating technical improvements.

The ideal candidates have experience working with robotics, industrial automation, or automated material handling equipment, along with strong mechanical and electrical aptitude, troubleshooting skills, and the ability to work collaboratively with customers and project teams.

Responsibilities

• Support the onsite installation, setup, integration, and commissioning of robotic systems, sub-assemblies, and third-party equipment.
• Perform system verification, functional testing, flow testing, and performance validation to ensure equipment meets operational requirements, reliability, efficiency, and throughput expectations.
• Troubleshoot mechanical, electrical, software, and system integration issues impacting equipment functionality, safety, or performance.
• Assist with system tuning, calibration, adjustments, and configuration to meet technical specifications and optimize overall performance.
• Interpret technical documentation, schematics, and equipment specifications to support installation, testing, and troubleshooting activities.
• Develop, execute, and document test plans, commissioning procedures, and validation results as appropriate to experience level.
• Coordinate software updates, system modifications, and equipment adjustments in collaboration with engineering teams.
• Safely operate hand tools and other equipment necessary to support installation, testing, and commissioning activities.
• Communicate project progress, testing results, technical issues, and recommendations to internal engineering teams, deployment teams, and external stakeholders.
• Provide feedback and technical documentation to support engineering teams and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Assist with customer training on system functionality, operation, and troubleshooting as needed.
• Follow established safety procedures while working in active customer facilities and industrial environments.

What You'll Need:

• At least 1 year of experience working with installing, commissioning, testing, or troubleshooting robotic systems, industrial automation equipment, or related machinery.
• Working knowledge of mechanical, electrical, and software components within automated systems.
• Hands-on troubleshooting and problem-solving skills, including the ability to identify and resolve equipment or system performance issues.
• Ability to safely use hand tools and work with industrial equipment.
• Ability to read and interpret technical documentation, equipment specifications, and schematics.
• Comfortable working with computers and software; basic networking knowledge is a plus.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to work effectively with technicians, engineers, customers, and project teams.
• Comfortable working at heights
• Willingness and ability to travel up to 100% across North America.

Nice To Have:

• Experience commissioning robotics, automated material handling systems, or warehouse automation solutions.
• Background in warehouse, logistics, distribution, or manufacturing automation.
• Experience integrating robotic systems with third-party equipment or machinery.
• Exposure to software configuration, automation controls, system tuning, or performance optimization.
• Post-secondary education, technical training, or certifications in mechatronics, robotics, mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, or a related field.
• Certifications: OSHA 10, NFPF 70E, Scissor Lift

Ability To Meet Physical Demands Of Job:

• Use and manipulation of standard hand tools
• Occasional lifting up to 50 lbs.
• Working from heights of up to 50 ft
• Use and operation of lifts with a manufactured weight capacity of 250 lbs., including tools and equipment
• Stooping, kneeling, crouching, or crawling to access and repair equipment at ground level
• Working on overhead equipment, including extended reaching and manual dexterity

All applicants applying for this job opening must be legally authorized to work in the United States and are required to have US residency at the time of application. Sponsorship is not available for this opportunity. OPT or H1B Visa is not being accepted at this time.