Commissioning Engineer

Actalent

  • Minneapolis, MN
  • $35.00-50.00 per hour
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 5 hours ago
Job Title: Commissioning EngineerJob DescriptionWe are seeking a skilled and motivated Commissioning Engineer to play a key role in ensuring our membrane filtration systems deliver exceptional performance. In this position, you will work directly with customers and collaborate across all levels of the organization, making a real impact on our service quality and customer satisfaction. As a vital part of our team, you will be responsible for the installation, commissioning, and maintenance of our equipment, including executing preventive and corrective maintenance, coordinating short-term planning, and troubleshooting control systems. You will serve as the primary point of contact on-site, ensuring smooth operations and outstanding support during commissioning activities.Responsibilities
  • Support the preparation of customer sites for installation and commissioning of processing equipment.
  • Collaborate with the Project Manager to prepare materials for plant start-up, handover, and commissioning activities.
  • Independently or collaboratively start up membrane filtration equipment to ensure smooth operation and performance.
  • Conduct commissioning and troubleshooting at customer sites, and provide detailed commissioning reports and feedback to sales, project, and development teams.
  • Take part in Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT) and I/O testing, often alongside customers at the workshop.
  • Train customer operators in the operation and oversight of cheese processing equipment.
  • Provide occasional support to internal teams, including assisting with sales efforts, addressing customer claims, contributing to product improvements and development, and participating in on-site audits.
  • Ensure all equipment operates to specification and capacity, making mechanical adjustments as needed to enhance performance and meet customer expectations.
  • Perform all duties in strict alignment with safety standards, ensuring compliance with product quality and food safety requirements.
Essential Skills
  • Experience with commissioning, automation, PLCs, process, controls engineering, and equipment installation.
  • PLC troubleshooting skills, particularly with Allen Bradley systems.
  • Experience in process engineering and VFDs.
  • Bachelor's or Associate's degree in Engineering.
  • 3 years of commissioning experience.
Additional Skills & Qualifications
  • Proficiency with FactoryTalk View SE HMI development preferred.
  • Previous experience in the food or dairy industry preferred, but not required.
  • Working experience with Microsoft Office required.
  • Good level of troubleshooting capability of processes, electrical and pneumatic systems a plus.
  • Strong, positive oral and written communication skills both internally and with customers required.
  • Willingness to travel up to 40% to customer sites in the U.S. and Canada for start-up and commissioning required.
Work EnvironmentThe work environment includes onsite work and occasional work-from-home options in the future. The position requires up to 40% travel to customer sites throughout the US and Canada.Pay and BenefitsThe pay range for this position is $35.00 - $50.00/hr.Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job
classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be
subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits
available for this temporary role may include the following:
  • Medical, dental & vision
  • Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
  • 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
  • Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
  • Short and long-term disability
  • Health Spending Account (HSA)
  • Transportation benefits
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)
Workplace TypeThis is a fully onsite position in Minneapolis,MN.Application DeadlineThis position is anticipated to close on Sep 18, 2025.About ActalentActalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing due to a disability, please email for other accommodation options.

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