Commissioning Engineer

About The Job

We’re seeking a skilled and motivated Commissioning Engineer to play a key role in ensuring our membrane filtration systems deliver exceptional performance. In this position, you’ll work directly with customers and collaborate across all levels of the organization, making a real impact on our service quality and customer satisfaction.

As a vital part of our team, you’ll be responsible for the installation, commissioning, and maintenance of our equipment. This includes executing preventive and corrective maintenance, coordinating short‑term planning, and troubleshooting control systems. You’ll serve as the primary point of contact on‑site, ensuring smooth operations and outstanding support during commissioning activities.

At our client, we deliver tailored process solutions that are customized to each customer and product—meaning your work will always be varied, challenging, and rewarding. Our team thrives on being open‑minded, self‑driven, adaptable, and ready to rise to the occasion in competitive environments.

The position is based in Brooklyn Park, MN.

You will be travelling 50% of your time to our customer sites within the Americas Region.

Our client is not considering applicants who require international relocation to the United States, does not sponsor work visas or relocation for this position, and requires full‑time US work authorization without sponsorship.

• Employment Type:
  
  Full‑Time Employee
• Department:
  Production/Manufacturing
• Job Level: Junior
• Experience:
  
  1 Year
• Business Model: B2B (Business‑to‑Business)
• Education:
  
  Bachelors
• Qualification:
  
  Engineering

• General
  
  Skills:
  
  Safety Protocols, Quality Inspection, Manufacturing Processes
• Soft Skills:
  
  Problem‑Solving, Continuous Learning, Troubleshooting, Communication, Technical Skills

• Support the preparation of customer sites for installation and commissioning of processing equipment.
• Collaborate with the Project Manager to prepare materials for plant start‑up, handover, and commissioning activities.
• Independently or collaboratively start up membrane filtration equipment to ensure smooth operation and performance.
• Conduct commissioning and troubleshooting at customer sites, and provide detailed commissioning reports and feedback to sales, project, and development teams.
• Take part in Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT) and I/O testing, often alongside customers at the workshop.
• Train customer operators in the operation and oversight of cheese processing equipment.
• Provide occasional support to internal teams, including assisting with sales efforts, addressing customer claims, contributing to product improvements and development, and participating in on‑site audits.
• Ensure all equipment operates to specification and capacity, making mechanical adjustments as needed to enhance performance and meet customer expectations.
• Perform all duties in strict alignment with client and customer safety standards, ensuring compliance with product quality and food safety requirements.

• Bachelor’s degree in Dairy Technology, Automation, Mechanical, Chemical, or Electrical Engineering.
• Experience in the dairy or food industry is a plus, with a focus on equipment installation, maintenance, and/or commissioning.
• Basic understanding of PLC programming, ideally with experience on Siemens or Allen Bradley platforms.
• Experience with Factory Talk View SE HMI Development is preferred.
• Familiarity with Virtual Machines and VMware is a plus.
• Strong background in electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems is highly desirable.
• Prior experience in the food industry with a working knowledge of fluid dynamics and heat transfer is a plus.
• Proficient in the Microsoft Office Suite.
• Collaborative team player with strong ability to work across departments and functions.
• Willingness to travel up to 50% to customer sites across the U.S. and Canada for equipment start‑up and commissioning.
• Fluent English proficiency is required.

• Annual salary: $70,000.00 – $ (based on location and experience).
• Variable Pay:
  Eligibility for a performance incentive of 10% of annual base salary.
• Benefits: 401(k) company match, paid time off, paid holidays, health, dental, vision, life and disability insurance, paid parental leave, and additional perks.
• Flexible working arrangements and a global development environment.

• Monday: 09:00 – 18:00
• Tuesday: 09:00 – 18:00
• Wednesday: 09:00 – 18:00
• Thursday: 09:00 – 18:00
• Friday: 09:00 – 18:00
• Saturday: 09:00 – 18:00
• Sunday: 09:00 – 18:00

• Tech Requirements:
  Windows or Mac operating system.
• Language:
  English.

1840 & Company is a global organization focused on delivering innovative business solutions that help companies grow, scale, and succeed. Operating in over 150 countries, we support organizations through a range of workforce, operational, and business services designed to drive efficiency and long‑term success.