Deployment / Commissioning Engineer (AMR & AGV) in Robotics Industry

The Company: Chronos Consulting is part of the Coberon Chronos Group, an award-winning global leader in permanent and temporary staffing, RPO, and business process automation solutions for global multinationals. The Group owns and operates 52+ offices worldwide. The Company: Chronos Consulting’s client is an innovative robotics company specializing in Autonomous Mobile Robot (AMR) solutions for manufacturing and intralogistics operations. We are seeking a Commissioning Engineer based in Louisville, Kentucky, to support the deployment and start-up of robotic systems at customer sites across the USA, plus some international travel. This hands-on role involves preparing, testing, commissioning, and troubleshooting robots and associated automation equipment to ensure successful integration and customer handover, while working closely with engineering, project, and customer teams. The Role: Reporting to the Head of PMO & Aftersales, you will be responsible for: Select, review, and commission mechatronic sub-components such as motor drives, motors, lidar, sensors, safety devices, and related automation equipment Read and interpret datasheets, electrical diagrams, technical manuals and 2D site layout drawings Support the end-to-end commissioning process of completed robots and peripheral components, from pre-commissioning to field integration and final handover Place, inspect and validate equipment on site according to project layouts and customer requirements Conduct process demos and pre-commissioning activities before field deployment; identify gaps and communicate findings to the relevant teams Perform system testing, root-cause analysis, troubleshooting and corrective actions during commissioning Provide regular progress updates and technical reporting to the project team throughout the commissioning process Prepare and coordinate the required handover documentation with internal teams Provide after-sales technical support for commissioned projects in line with customer needs The Requirements: Bachelor’s degree in Mechatronics Engineering, Electrical/Electronics Engineering, Automation Engineering or a related engineering field Minimum 2 + years of experience in automation, commissioning, project execution, or field engineering Hands-on experience with field installation, commissioning, troubleshooting, and customer-site project support Prior experience in Autonomous Mobile Robots (AMR), mobile robotics, or intralogistics automation is strongly preferred Experience with safety device configuration such as lidar, PLCs, sensors, and related safety components Knowledge of PLC programming and automation platforms Experience commissioning and troubleshooting motors, motor drives and motion systems Familiarity with industrial communication and factory connectivity systems such as IoT architectures, OPC and Kepware Basic understanding of network components and networking concepts Ability to select and use electrical and automation components • Ability to read electrical schematics, including E-Plan or similar tools Strong understanding of mechatronic systems, operating principles, and failure analysis Project documentation and project management awareness Knowledge of AMR technologies, Robot Operating System (ROS), and VDA5050 protocol is preferred Willingness and ability to travel to customer sites both within and internationally as project needs require ( USA PASSPORT MANDATORY) Ability to work flexible hours during commissioning, start-up, and critical project phases Valid driver’s license and ability to travel by car, as needed

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