Controls Engineer (Early - Mid Career)

Dematic; Grand Rapids (MI); On-site; USD 82,500 - 133,100; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career Development

Competitive Compensation and Benefits

Pay Transparency

Global Opportunities

Job summary

Dematic provides automation solutions and on-site system integration. We are seeking a qualified engineer to participate in designing semi-complex systems that integrate hardware and software, and to write PLC code for semi-complex systems using standard practices. You will support material specs, BOM development, and project documentation.

Travel 25–40% and on-site startup experience is expected. 2–8 years in related field, 4-year degree preferred.

Qualifications

• Hands-on PLC experience with major vendors.
• Knowledge of Profibus, ASi and Ethernet networks.
• Experience documenting operations for control layouts.
• Excellent communication skills and on-site startup experience.
• 4-year degree or equivalent in related discipline.

Responsibilities

• Design semi-complex systems integrating hardware and software.
• Write PLC code for semi-complex systems using standard practices.
• Support material specifications, BOM development and schematics.
• Lead projects through lifecycle including design and forecasting.
• Troubleshoot on-site programming and electrical issues.
• Interact with customers on site.

Skills

PLC programming

On-site startup

Customer interaction

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent in related discipline

Tools

AutoCAD Electrical

Profibus

Ethernet networks

Job description

We offer:

• 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 $82,500.00 - $133,100.00 at the time of posting. Final compensation will be determined by various factors such as work location, education, experience, knowledge, and skills.

Tasks and Qualifications:

What You Do In This Role:

• Participates in the design of semi-complex systems that integrate hardware and software.
• Write PLC code for semi-complex systems utilizing standard practices.
• Provides support in semi-complex material specification, schematic preparation, bill-of-materials development, and appropriate follow-up.
• Participates in recommending ideas related to productivity improvement, cost reduction and improvement in customer satisfaction.
• Independently run semi-complex projects through the project life cycle, including all design, documentation, and forecasting.
• Assist in complex technical interchange and knowledge transfer for both processes and application of products to system design.
• Troubleshoot programming and electrical issues that arise on site.
• Interact directly with the customer on site.

What We Are Looking For:

• Current hands-on experience with Programmable Logic Controllers. Expertise with Allen Bradley, Schneider Unity, or Siemens TIA Portal preferred.
• Must demonstrate a working understanding of design, layout and use of current networks such as Profibus, ASi, and Ethernet.
• Experience in writing descriptions of operations and developments of controls based physical layouts is expected.
• Proficient with AutoCAD Electrical preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to manage numerous opportunities and deadlines.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Current experience with the rigors of on-site startup/commissioning.
• Experience with material handling systems is preferred.
• 2-8 years of successful experience in related field and successful demonstration of responsibilities as presented above.
• Advanced degree MAY be substituted for experience, where applicable
• Travel can range anywhere from 25% - 40% depending on the project and is typically on weekends and possibly over some holidays.
• 4 year degree or equal in a related discipline

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