Senior Commissioning Engineer Robotics & Automation

Role Overview

Do you want to work on robotic systems in live production environments
Prefer hands-on work bringing systems online at customer sites
Comfortable owning performance troubleshooting and handoff

Motive Workforce is supporting a robotics company seeking a Senior Commissioning Engineer to lead on-site system commissioning ramp-up and stabilization across warehouse deployments.

About the Company

Motive Workforce is supporting a robotics company building AI-powered systems for warehouse and logistics environments. Their technology focuses on intelligent picking and manipulation combining robotics software and machine learning to solve real operational challenges.

• Systems deployed in live warehouse environments at scale
• Focus on automation for fulfillment and logistics operations
• Tight feedback loop between field performance and engineering
• Small team high ownership fast iteration

What You Will Do

• Lead on-site commissioning of robotic picking systems at customer facilities
• Bring systems from mechanical completion through first picks ramp-up and production handoff
• Validate integration across hardware electrical controls and software systems
• Diagnose and resolve issues across mechanical electrical controls and software domains
• Partner with remote engineering teams to troubleshoot and deploy fixes
• Execute test plans acceptance criteria and performance validation
• Train customer operators and maintenance teams during system handoff
• Document commissioning processes site configurations and lessons learned
• Feed field insights back to engineering and product teams

What You Bring

• 5-10 years of commissioning or deployment experience in robotics or industrial automation
• Hands-on experience with robotic cells automation systems or warehouse environments
• Ability to work across mechanical electrical controls and software interfaces
• Experience with industrial robots ABB preferred
• Ability to read mechanical drawings electrical schematics and system layouts
• Strong troubleshooting skills in live production environments
• Willingness to travel up to 75%
• Strong communication skills in customer-facing settings
• Self-driven and able to operate independently in the field

Nice to Have

• Experience in warehouse automation or intralogistics
• PLC or controls troubleshooting experience
• Familiarity with safety systems including E-stops scanners and light curtains
• Experience in startup or scaling engineering environments

Compensation

• Base salary: $140K-$180K

Why This Role

• Direct ownership of systems in the field
• Work on real deployments not simulations
• High autonomy with strong engineering support