Principal Control Systems Commissioning Technician

KNAPP North America

. Support, develop, test, and implement PLC programs for automated logistics systems .

Posted 9/22/2026full-timeKennesaw • United StatesSeniorLeadWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive experience in PLC programming, particularly with Siemens PLC using Step 7 of TIA Portal, and provides technical guidance to junior engineers. Proficient in diagnosing control-system issues and preparing detailed technical documentation.

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PLC ProgrammingSiemens PLC Using Step 7Ladder ProgrammingAS-I Master Systems ConfigurationIndustrial Barcode Scanners Setup

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Hard Skills

PLC ProgrammingSiemens PLC Using Step 7Ladder ProgrammingSCL ProgrammingSTL ProgrammingAS-I Master Systems ConfigurationProfi Bus SystemsFrequency Drives ConfigurationTechnical DocumentationControl System Diagnosis

Soft Skills

Technical GuidanceMentorship

Tools & Technologies

TIA PortalSICK Barcode ScannersDatalogic Barcode Scanners

Industry Keywords

Automated Logistics SystemsControl SystemsDrug-Free Workplace Policy

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Support, develop, test, and implement PLC programs for automated logistics systems
Lead the design and development of control systems
Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior engineers and technicians
Diagnose and resolve control-system issues
Prepare detailed technical documentation and reports on system performance and project progress
Travel to assigned U.S. client sites as required

Requirements

What you’ll need

Must have 7 years of experience as a PLC or Commissioning Engineer or Technician
Experience programming Siemens PLC using Step 7 of TIA Portal
Programming experience in Ladder, SCL and STL
Experience utilizing AS-I and Profi bus systems to program/configure AS-I Master systems
Experience setting up and configuring industrial barcode scanners, including SICK and Datalogic
Experience configuring and calibrating various brands of Frequency Drives
Frequent travel (60%) to U.S. client sites required
Less than 10% international travel
Overtime required, averaging 6 hours per week
Must adhere to KNAPP's drug-free workplace policy and complete drug screening
Must remain drug-free during employment

Benefits

Comp & perks

Industry competitive compensation
Great benefits with competitive employer contributions, including health, dental, vision, life insurance, Flexible Spending Accounts, Short & Long Term Disability and more
401k with a very generous employer match and no vesting
Paid Vacation & Holidays
Profit Sharing
Paid Parental Leave
Subsidized Daycare/child-care
Tuition Reimbursement
Pet Insurance
Subsidized food delivery
Monthly team building and celebrations
Quarterly employee events
Corporate Social Responsibility including recycling, sustainability, and volunteering
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