Principle Control Systems Commissioning Technician

Knapp Inc. Seeks Principle Control Systems Commissioning Technicians

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.

Qualifications:

• 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% intl. travel.

Benefits:

• 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 KNAPPs 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.