Software Automation Commission Engineer

4 days ago


Southfield, MI, United States Stellantis Full time

Software Commissioning Engineer in the Commissioning & Site organization is responsible to commission and debug the software developed during the engineering phase. Mainly focused on PLC programs, HMI and special application. This role will be involved in the project from the power on of the lines through all the customer's milestones till the full-automatic production.

Duties and Responsibilities

Main areas of responsibilities are:

  • Focused on Time and Cost Management,
  • Commission, debug and test of PLC/HMI/Motion/Vision/Safety system control software at Customer Site,
  • Configuration and start-up of all the HW devices: manifolds, inverters, safety devices, access gates, motors at Customer Site,
  • Be involved in Handover phase with Engineering,
  • Collaborate to Identify new project risks,
  • Create documentation compliant with customer commissioning standard,
  • Participate in team and project reviews,
  • Coordinate internal and outsourced Software team,
  • Technical link on site between customer and engineering.
  • Track and record update status and variation on the original scope,
  • Guarantee whole system functionalities respecting cycle-time and product quality,
  • Deliver Customer training, and maintenance instructions.

Knowledge & Skills

  • PLC Software Coding
  • Motion Control Systems - Lenze
  • Motion Control Systems - Siemens
  • Motion Control Systems - SEW
  • HMI
  • Automation concepts, software and robotic applications
  • Customers production processes
  • Electrical drawings and documentation
  • Integrated technologies
  • Scada systems
  • C&SM Technical drawings, specifications and schedules
  • PLC CPU/std - Rockwell
  • PLC CPU/std - Siemens
  • Reliability Analysis
  • General-purpose IT tools
  • Comau internal processes / procedures
  • Technical reports creation
  • Problem solving and decision making methodology
  • Proficient in specific customer's standard (in case of Platform Organization Matrix)
  • Health & Safety Risk management .
  • Knowledge in PLC's/HMI including Rockwell (DCP), Siemens TIA and S7, Omron, Mitsubishi and B&R Automation
  • Knowledge in SCADA, MES, MIS, Visual Basic, SQL, C++ is preferred

Behavioral Competencies

  • Strong communication skills at all levels.
  • Strong teamwork attitude
  • Good relationship skills with Customer, Suppliers and the Project Team
  • Problem solving
  • Capable to work in Global matrix organizations
  • Available to travel and to assignment

Basic Qualifications

  • Associates Degree in Technology or Engineering required
  • Minimum of 2 years of experience with PLC controls is required in Industrial Automation solutions, in Automotive, Process or Logistics Industries
  • Experience in PLC, network configurations, commissioning drivers, HMI debug and commissioning.
  • Significant customer site experience working closely with Site Team.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Bachelor's in Technology or Engineering degree preferred
  • Experience in PLC software commissioning in Body Assembly (BIW), Powertrain Assembly, Electrification or Fulfilment / Logistics Industrial Automation solutions.


Salaried Employee Benefits (US, Non-Represented)

Health & Wellbeing

Comprehensive coverages encompassing the Physical, Mental, Emotional, and overall Wellbeing of our employees, including short- and long-term disability.

Compensation, Savings, and Retirement

Annual Incentive Plan (SAIP), 401k with Employer Match & Contribution (max 8%), SoFi Student Loan Refinancing.

Time Away from Work

Paid time includes company holidays, vacation, and Float/Wellbeing Days.

Family Benefits

12 Weeks paid Parental Leave, Domestic Partner Benefits, Family Building Benefit, Marketplace, Life/Disability and other Insurances.

Professional Growth

Annual training, tuition reimbursement and discounts, Business Resource & Intra-professional Groups.

Company Car & More

Comprehensive Company Car Program and Vehicle Discounts. Vehicle discounts include family and friends.



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