Commissioning Engineer II at Spring Automation in Nashville, TN

About the Team

At Spring Automation, our mission is to design, build, and install controls systems for the material handling industry. But what truly sets us apart is our purpose: to show how business can improve lives. We do this by cultivating strong relationships, empowering our team, and prioritizing integrity in everything we do.

We're a team that believes in winning together, guided by a simple philosophy of always doing what's right. Our culture is built on a people-first approach, a commitment to serving with excellence, and a strong sense of ownership on every project. We're driven by grit, urgency, and a long-term vision that allows us to think beyond today and build solutions that last.

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About the Role The Commissioning Engineer II participates in controls engineering projects in the material handling industry and others. You will be responsible for commissioning and overseeing the installation of various equipment, plants, and systems on site. You will ensure products are working according to their specifications and meet the customers’ needs. You may also offer advice on or improve upon operational procedures. You will also investigate, diagnose, and repair faults as well as create and conduct test procedures. This position reports to the Engineering Team Lead.

In this role, you will…

• Travel extensively to commission a variety of material handling projects.
• Lead teams of other commissioning engineers on-site, send daily reports to the project team, and maintain Spring’s internal commissioning tracker.
• Perform IO checks, configure field networks, and perform functional testing of conveyor systems.
• Bridge the gap from electrical installation to commissioning by working with Spring’s electrical installation supervisors to ensure electrical installation meets safety requirements, customer specifications, and Spring’s best practices.
• Collaborate frequently with other controls professionals on project teams.
• Assist project teams with PLC programming, HMI & SCADA development, and electrical design.
• Help with technical support, questions, and coaching.

We are excited about you because you have…

• A bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, or mechatronics engineering.
• At least two years of experience working in controls or the material handling industry.
• The ability to travel up to 75% of the time.
• Experience programming and implementing PLC-based control systems with simple to complex visualization.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent technical skills.
• Proficiency with the Microsoft Office Suite.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.