Commissioning Engineer (Remote – Contract Role) Industry: Industrial Automation & Material Handling Are you a hands-on engineer who thrives on bringing systems to life? Our client is seeking an experienced Commissioning Engineer to join their high-performing engineering team and help implement cutting-edge industrial automation solutions across the country. This is a remote position with significant travel required—perfect for self-starters who enjoy independence, flexibility, and seeing their work in action. In this role, you’ll take the lead on-site during commissioning phases, ensuring high-performance systems are fully tested, compliant, and optimized. This is a contract role with irregular, non-guaranteed, hours . Some weeks could be 40 hours and other weeks be only 5 hours. It depends on the customer's needs. You’ll work with leading technologies and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to deliver complex material handling projects. If you’re fluent in Siemens Step 7 (especially SCL and STL), have a strong background in PLC/VFD/HMI systems, and love solving problems on the front lines—this role is made for you. What You’ll Do: Commission and optimize material handling systems at client sites

Perform system testing, troubleshooting, and validation

Collaborate with engineers, contractors, and clients for seamless implementation

Generate detailed commissioning documentation and reports

Train end-users on systems and maintenance procedures

What You Need to Succeed: Associate degree in a related field (Bachelor’s in EE preferred)

4+ years of commissioning experience in material handling systems

Strong Siemens Step 7 experience, including SCL and STL

Proficiency with PLCs (primarily Allen-Bradley), VFDs, HMIs, barcode scanners, safety systems, and industrial networks

Familiarity with industry regulations (NEC, NFPA, OSHA)

Excellent communication and documentation skills

Ability and willingness to travel extensively

Why Apply? Lead complex, rewarding projects across the U.S.

Enjoy autonomy and flexibility with a remote, contract role

Work with a supportive, experienced engineering team

Make a real impact at every stage of the commissioning process

Ready to roll up your sleeves and take control of high-impact engineering projects? Apply today and bring automation to life.