Commissioning / Service Technician or Engineer
Location: Farmington Hills, Michigan
Country: United States
Category: Engineering
Workplace Location: Onsite
Employment Type: Direct Hire/Perm
Posted Date: September 29, 2026
Job ID: 652471
Job Description
A Commissioning Service Technician or Engineer responsible for performing commissioning, service, installation, and qualification activities for honing and laser machines within the machine tool industry--both in-house and at customer sites. This role works closely with internal project teams and customers to deliver high-quality results with minimal supervision, supported by clear communication and strong documentation.
- Mechanical and Mechanical Engineering background. Machining or Machine set-up experience preferred. Setting up bore gauges, indicators etc. Other mechanical disciplines also beneficial.
- Ability to read and understand part prints and GD&T symbols.
- Understanding of the manufacturing processes for metal cutting applications.
- Prior machining, CNC, metal cutting and laser processes are highly desired.
- Knowledge of office software such as word, excel and power point for reports and documentation.
- Knowledge of precision gages such bore gage, surface finish gage, micrometers and indicators are desired
- Ability to work independently and in a team environment.
- Ability to remain flexible enough to accommodate any changes in scope and direction.
- Strong problem-solving skills and ability to leverage previous experience.
- Troubleshooting and root cause analysis
- Equipment repair and replacement
- Communication proficiency
- Customer/client focus and cost/time awareness
- Coordinate and balance workload using both internal and external resources to complete scheduled activities as required.
- Commissioning, Service and qualification of machines in house and at customer sites.
- Installation of machines at customer sites.
- Support Company internally as well as with customers in process and service-related tasks to achieve quality.
- Execute machine build, alignment of machines, and service tasks as needed.
- Work in process development department to create new processes as needed to achieve new quality specs.
- Commissioning of hone and laser machines and meeting final acceptance at customer site
- Clear and concise service report writing and fact based reporting to the home office
- Ensure all work on customer site is carried out by customer, plant and internal guidelines
- Willingness to travel to domestic and international assignments - up to 50% of the time.
The Planet Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.
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The Planet Group is a global professional services firm delivering strategic staffing and advisory solutions. We operate at the intersection of talent and transformation – connecting the right people with the right opportunities in the areas of technology, engineering, accounting & finance, digital marketing, and manufacturing.
As one of the largest staffing companies in the US, we operate with a global reach and a performance-first mindset. We partner with clients to move fast, stay agile, and drive measurable results – building high-impact teams that fuel transformation and growth.
