Commissioning Technician

The Commissioning Technician provides safe, proper, and efficient commissioning of Somic machinery at Somic facility, ensuring overall customer satisfaction. Ensures cooperation and information flow between departments such as Sales and Engineering.

Job Duties

Commissioning of machines at Somic Packaging Inc. location (in-house)

Re-assembly of the machine after shipment

Adjusting the machine according to customer specifications

testing all component parts of the machine and running of test production runs

Setting and fine tuning of the parameters regarding customer arrangements and blank specifications

Use of various measuring equipment

Develop solutions together with the special departments in case of complications

Executing reworks according to adjusted CAT’s and blueprints of special departments

Execute troubleshooting and diagnostics on machines

Understanding mechanical stroke, timing and positioning -> how changing one impacts a mechanical system

Following a quality checkout driven by a commissioning guideline

Perform factory acceptance test together with the customer

Prepare the machine for shipment together with the shipping and receiving department

Perform PLC and HMI programming logic adjustments together with Engineering

Fulfill improvements for a better machine process

Supporting PLC adjustments that are causing issues on technical requirements

Operating equipment in change workshop (lathe, mills, hand tools,…) for prototyping and adjustments of existing parts

Serve as contact for Project Manager during commissioning

Competent and consistent communication with all affected departments

Weekly status update meetings

Direct communication if there are difficulties at the machine

Complete documentation of the machines while the commissioning process

Collating data for the documentation department

Checking off project related checklists and making sure all the tasks are fulfilled

Documentation of completed mechanical or electrical adjustments

Supporting Field Service Technician via phone on machine specific topics

General questions on inhouse commissioned machines

Technical details about several machine areas and parameters

Complete equipment performance analysis and recommendations for improvements

Field travel limited up to 20% maximum

Ensures customer satisfaction of all services provided

Safe working habits in all facets of the job

Professional representative of Somic with current and potential customers

Requirements

Completed Technical Degree from 2- or 4-year program in Mechatronics, Industrial Automation Technology, Robotics, Electronics or comparable experience

Experience in the installation, commissioning and troubleshooting of machines and systems

Knowledge of electrical engineering, control technology, pneumatics, and mechanics

Functional knowledge of PLCs with ability to troubleshoot and resolve minor issues

Rockwell required

Schneider beneficial

Safe, structured, and reliable work approach, entrepreneurial mindset

Ability to work independently, with a confident manner

Professional appearance and strong communication skills

Able to work under pressure and be flexible

Must be fluent in English

Must have a valid class D driver’s license and US Passport required

Benefits

Flexible working hours

Exciting and varied activities

Pleasant working atmosphere

Open, honest, cordial interaction with each other

16 Days of annual PTO

9 Paid Company Holidays

Employee Referral Incentive

Medical, Dental and Vision

Health Spending Plan (with Employer contributions)

Employer paid Life/AD&D, Short & Long Term Disability

Voluntary Additional Life/AD&D

401K