Controls Engineer

Kion Group AG; Atlanta, Northern (TX, KY); On-site; USD 73,000 - 107,000; Full time

Job summary

KION Group AG is seeking a Controls Engineer in the United States to complete projects for the Project Engineering Special Technology team. You will develop Siemens PLC programs using TIA Portal, design electrical schematics with AutoCAD Electrical, and collaborate across teams to meet contract requirements.

Ideal candidates have 2+ years hands-on experience, strong mechatronics understanding, and willingness to travel up to 40% to customer locations in the USA.

Qualifications

• BS/BA in electrical engineering or closely related field.
• 2+ years of successful experience in related field.
• Knowledgeable on AC drives, both open & closed loop.
• Experience in Ethernet IP network design
• Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the United States.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain Siemens PLC programs using TIA Portal (minimum of 2 years of hands-on experience required).
• Translate project contractual and technical requirements into actionable deliverables, including system design, layout, emulation, order entry, drawing preparation, and commissioning activities.
• Lead commissioning activities for complex systems integrating both hardware and software components.
• Collaborate with internal teams and external vendors to validate third-party specifications and ensure completeness and accuracy of resale component requirements.
• Monitor and report engineering progress against project schedules.

Skills

Control devices

PLC

Automation

Autonomous vehicles

Mechatronics

Electrical systems knowledge

Education

BS/BA in Electrical Engineering

Tools

TIA Portal

AutoCAD Electrical

Ethernet IP

Job description

Complete projects for the Project Engineering Special Technology team as a Controls Engineer who has skills in Control Devices, PLC, Software, Automation, Autonomous self-propelled vehicles, and awareness of mechanical systems.

Det tilbyder vi: Career Development Competitive Compensation and Benefits Pay Transparency Global Opportunities. Dematic provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

The base pay range for this role is estimated to be $72,750 - $106,700 at the time of posting. Final compensation will be determined by various factors such as work location, education, experience, knowledge, and skills.

What You Will Do In This Role

• Develop and maintain Siemens PLC programs using TIA Portal (minimum of 2 years of hands‑on experience required).
• Demonstrate a strong interest in and understanding of mechatronic systems and devices.
• Utilize Electrical CAD tools (such as AutoCAD Electrical) for design and documentation.
• Translate project contractual and technical requirements into actionable deliverables, including system design, layout, emulation, order entry, drawing preparation, and commissioning activities.
• Ensure all engineering deliverables comply with established quality standards, processes, and best practices.
• Proactively identify, analyze, and resolve issues that may impact engineering tasks to prevent project delays.
• Execute assigned work packages within defined timelines and budget constraints, in alignment with Project Manager expectations.
• Collaborate with internal teams and external vendors to validate third‑party specifications and ensure completeness and accuracy of resale component requirements.
• Monitor and report engineering progress against project schedules.
• Prepare and present project status reports, including financial forecasts and schedule updates.
• Support risk management efforts by identifying, documenting, escalating, and mitigating potential risks.
• Lead technical design reviews and participate in post‑project evaluations to drive continuous improvement initiatives.
• Design electrical schematics and control panels in accordance with project requirements.
• Lead and execute commissioning activities for complex systems integrating both hardware and software components.
• Contribute innovative ideas to improve productivity, reduce costs, and enhance customer satisfaction.
• Must be open to travel up to 40% to customer locations in the USA

What We Are Looking For

• BS/BA in electrical engineering or closely related field
• 2+ years of successful experience in related field.
• Demonstrates and applies a broad knowledge of field of specialization through successful completion of moderately complex assignments.
• Demonstrates knowledge of organization's business practices and issues.
• Knowledgeable on AC drives, both open & closed loop.
• Experience in Ethernet IP network design
• Exceptional customer focus and ability to deliver results.
• Demonstrated problem solver with excellent communication skills.
• Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the United States.
• We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa now or in the future.

KION-mærker holder verden kørende - globalt, regionalt og lokalt. KION er en førende virksomhed inden for Supply Chain Solutions. Med over 42.000 medarbejdere i mere end 100 lande muliggør vi intelligente, bæredygtige og pålidelige forsyningskæder over hele verden - uanset om varer opbevares, flyttes eller leveres. KION tilbyder sine kunder det fulde spektrum af løsninger til at gøre deres forsyningskæder fremtidssikrede. Vores internationale mærker, Linde Material Handling, STILL, og Baoli samt vores regionale mærker, Fenwick og OM, står for enestående teknologisk innovation, intelligent automatisering og service excellence inden for gaffeltruck og lagerudstyr. Dematic supplerer denne ekspertise med topmoderne automatiseringsteknologi og AI-understøttede softwareløsninger, der optimerer intralogistik på tværs af lager, produktion og distribution. Uanset om det er lokalt eller globalt - vi tilbyder spændende karrieremuligheder i et innovativt miljø præget af vores kerneværdier: Integrity, Collaboration, Courage og Excellence. Sammen skaber vi magien bag forsyningskæder. Bliv en del af vores team - Push it forward.