Controls Commissioning Engineer

Role: Controls Engineer
Location: Germany (Multiple locations available)
Start: January 2026
Duration: 6 months+

Join a global logistics innovator at the forefront of automation and robotics. In this role, you’ll help design, integrate, and deliver advanced robotic arm solutions that enhance material handling efficiency and drive smart warehouse operations. Working within a multidisciplinary engineering team, you’ll contribute to cutting-edge projects that combine mechanical design, control systems, and AI-driven motion technology — transforming the way goods move through global supply chains.

Key Responsibilities
• Configure, deploy, and optimize machine vision and imaging systems for industrial automation.
• Install, troubleshoot, and maintain control panels, electrical systems, and motor controllers (VFDs, servo drives, motor-driven rollers).
• Program and fine-tune PLC systems with a focus on Codesys architecture.
• Integrate and commission robotic systems, including Universal Robots and POLYSCOPE X platforms.
• Conduct system integration, ensuring seamless coordination between electrical, mechanical, and software components.
• Perform detailed diagnostics and optimization of automation systems to ensure peak performance.
• Adhere strictly to safety protocols, including Lockout-Tagout (LOTO), PPE compliance, and hazard mitigation.
• Produce comprehensive technical documentation, daily reports, and project status updates.
• Collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams to deliver reliable automation solutions.

Must-Have Skills
• Proven experience with industrial cameras and machine vision systems (Zivid, Basler, IMF preferred).
• Strong electrical diagnostic and troubleshooting skills, including reading and interpreting schematics and wiring diagrams.
• Working knowledge of Codesys PLC programming and motion control systems.
• Proficiency with Windows (Terminal, PowerShell, PuTTY) and Linux environments, including strong command-line expertise.
• Experience in robotics deployment, automation system integration, and mechanical tool usage.
• Deep understanding of safety procedures and industrial compliance standards.
• Excellent technical communication and documentation abilities.
• Advanced English proficiency (C1 level or higher) in both written and spoken communication.
• Nice-to-Have
• Intermediate-level skill with Codesys PLC software.
• Broader experience configuring and optimizing industrial camera and vision systems.
• Familiarity with MotionLink software and Beckhoff Servo Drives.