Controls Engineer (Early - Mid Career)

Dematic; Salt Lake City (UT); 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 is seeking an experienced PLC Engineer to design and program semi-complex automation systems. You will integrate hardware and software, write PLC code, and assist with schematics, BoM, and documentation while collaborating with customers on site.

The role requires hands-on PLC experience (Allen Bradley, Siemens TIA Portal), network knowledge (Ethernet/Profibus/ASi), and on-site startup capability. A 4-year degree or equivalent is expected, with travel 25–40%.

Qualifications

• Hands-on PLC experience required.
• Experience with Allen Bradley, Schneider Unity, or Siemens TIA Portal.
• Working knowledge of Profibus, ASi, Ethernet networks.
• Experience describing operations and developing control layouts.
• Proficient with AutoCAD Electrical.
• Strong time-management and communication skills.
• On-site startup/commissioning experience.
• 2-8 years of related experience.
• Advanced degree may substitute for experience.
• Travel 25–40% (weekends/holidays possible).
• 4 year degree or equivalent in a related discipline.

Responsibilities

• Participates in the design of semi-complex systems integrating hardware and software.
• Writes PLC code for semi-complex systems using standard practices.
• Assists with material specs, schematic prep, BoM development, and follow-up.
• Helps identify productivity improvements and cost-reduction opportunities.
• Manages semi-complex projects through the full lifecycle: design, documentation, forecasting.
• Supports complex technical interchange and knowledge transfer for processes and product application.
• Troubleshoots programming and electrical issues on site.
• Interacts with customers on site.

Skills

PLC Programming

Allen Bradley

Siemens TIA Portal

AutoCAD Electrical

Networking (Ethernet/Profibus/ASi)

On-site Startup

Electrical Troubleshooting

Education

4 year degree or equivalent

Advanced degree may substitute for experience

Tools

AutoCAD Electrical

Schematic capture software

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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