Automation Technician Commissioning Specialist

Job overview

The Automation Technician Commissioning Specialist role is onsite in Eagan, MN, with compensation of $36–$45 per hour. Knobelsdorff is a turnkey specialty contractor working in automation, electrical, energy, and power services. The role commissions and validates control systems, field devices, and industrial networks across complex projects. Accurate testing, troubleshooting, and documentation help project teams achieve reliable system performance and startup readiness while limiting rework.

What you'll do

• Perform I/O checkout, loop verification, and point-to-point wiring validation
• assist with control panel checkout and onsite startup
• troubleshoot control, device, and network issues
• support basic PLC configuration
• integrate VFDs, motor starters, remote I/O, and control panels
• configure and test industrial network devices
• document commissioning results and configurations
• coordinate with project teams
• meet safety, specification, and quality requirements.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

automation technician

commissioning specialist

eagan mn

knobelsdorff enterprises

industrial automation

plc

allen-bradley

siemens

ethernet/ip

profinet

50%+ travel

$36–$45/hr

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Employer-paid health and dental coverage
• HSA contributions
• company-paid life and disability insurance
• 401(k) match
• paid weekly
• PTO
• six paid holidays
• education reimbursement
• employee discounts.

Why this role

Requires three or more years of industrial automation, controls, or electrical systems experience. Extensive travel of 50% or more and extended hours during commissioning phases are required.

About the employer

Knobelsdorff Enterprises is hiring for this role. Industry: Electrical Contractors and Other Wiring Installation Contractors. Sector: 23.