
Electrical Pre-Commissioning Technician 2
Grand Rapids, MI · HybridFull-time$38–86K/yrPosted 5 days agoStill listed 3 days ago
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The Electrical Pre-Commissioning Technician 2 supports pre-commissioning and commissioning of automated material handling systems, preparing tested and validated systems for controls integration. The role works with electrical installers and Controls Engineers at customer sites throughout North America, performs system and network testing and troubleshooting, and documents results for handoff. Dematic seeks an associate degree or equivalent education and experience, at least two years of relevant experience, and familiarity with industrial controls and electrical systems.
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Job Family Responsibilities: Reports to the Installation Department and participates in the Pre-commissioning and Commissioning activities with the goal of providing Controls Engineering with a system tested and ready for more comprehensive controls functional commissioning and integration. Key Responsibilities: - Work closely with electrical installers and Controls Engineers to implement and validate simple to highly complex material handling systems at customer sites located throughout North America. Load emulated PLC programs and complete static functional testing according to received Description of Operation and drawing documentation for custom material handling systems. - Complete material handling system I/O and device level checkout and validation. Troubleshoot and correct component problems ( PLC, field devices, network repeaters, etc.) as required. - Testing, validate and troubleshoot various communications and controls networks such as Ethernet IP, Device Net, Control Net, Profi-bus, AS-I, and CAN. - Turnover validated subsystems to the controls engineering group, with appropriate validation checklists. - Provide daily and weekly progress reports of accomplished tasks and exceptions. We offer: What We Offer:
- Career Development
- Competitive Compensation and Benefits
- Pay Transparency
- Global Opportunities
Learn More Here: https://www.dematic.com/en-us/about/careers/what-we-offer
Dematic provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.
The base pay range for this role is estimated to be $38,000 - $86,000 at the time of posting. Final compensation will be determined by various factors such as work location, education, experience, knowledge, and skills.
Tasks and Qualifications: What You Will Do in This Role:
- Support pre-commissioning and commissioning activities to ensure material handling systems are tested, validated, and ready for controls integration.
- Work closely with Electrical Installers and Controls Engineers to implement and validate automated material handling systems at customer sites throughout North America.
- Load emulated PLC programs and perform static functional testing based on system documentation and descriptions of operation.
- Perform I/O checkout, device validation, and troubleshooting of PLCs, field devices, and control system components.
- Test, validate, and troubleshoot industrial communication and control networks, including Ethernet/IP, DeviceNet, ControlNet, ProfiBus, AS-i, and CAN networks.
- Identify and resolve system, wiring, and component issues to support successful startup and commissioning activities.
- Document testing results and turnover validated subsystems to Controls Engineering using established checklists and procedures.
- Provide regular project status updates, including daily and weekly progress reports.
What We Are Looking For:
- Associate degree in Electrical Engineering Technology or a related technical field, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Minimum of two years of experience working with material handling systems, controls, electrical systems, or industrial automation.
- Experience with PLC controls, electrical troubleshooting, and system validation activities.
- Working knowledge of industrial communication networks, including Ethernet/IP, DeviceNet, ControlNet, ProfiBus, ProfiNet, and AS-i.
- Understanding of AC/DC circuits, multiphase power distribution, and electrical control systems.
- Ability to use electronic test equipment such as multimeters and other diagnostic tools.
- Strong troubleshooting, problem-solving, and technical documentation skills.
- Ability to work effectively in team-oriented environments and travel to customer sites throughout North America as required.
How this job compares
Set against the 1,034 open Electrical Technician jobs on Olive Jobs, counted November 13, 2026.
- Pay
- This posting$38–86K/yr
- US median$65–98K/yr120 salary ranges
This range's midpoint, $62K, is 25% below the US median midpoint ($82K) — in the lowest quarter of Electrical Technician salary ranges across the US.
- Openings
- Olive Jobs lists 24 open Electrical Technician jobs in Michigan and 1,034 across the US. Under 1% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
- Hiring the most in Michigan
- Actalent3 open
- Dematic (this employer)3 open
- Hubbell Power Systems3 open
- Experience
- This posting asks for at least 2 years of experience; Electrical Technician postings that state a minimum ask for 3 years at the median (688 postings).
- Education
- 5 of the 1,034 open Electrical Technician jobs (under 1%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.
Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on November 13, 2026. Figures based on too few postings are left out.
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