Controls Engineer (Early - Mid Career)

Dematic; Wauwatosa (WI); On-site; USD 82,500 - 133,100; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career Development

Competitive Compensation

Pay Transparency

Global Opportunities

Job summary

Dematic in Wisconsin is seeking an experienced controls engineer to design and implement semi-complex automation systems and write PLC code.

You will troubleshoot on-site, support BOMs, and coordinate with customers while traveling 25-40% for project work. A 4-year degree and PLC tool experience are required; AutoCAD Electrical proficiency is preferred.

Qualifications

• Hands-on PLC programming experience with major vendors.
• Experience with AB, Schneider Unity, or Siemens TIA Portal.
• Understanding of Profibus, ASi, Ethernet networks.
• Experience describing operations for control layouts.
• Proficient with AutoCAD Electrical.
• Able to manage multiple opportunities and deadlines.
• Excellent verbal and written communication.
• On-site startup/commissioning experience.
• Experience with material handling systems.
• 4-year degree or equivalent in related discipline.
• Travel 25–40% on projects.

Responsibilities

• Design semi-complex systems integrating hardware and software.
• Write PLC code for semi-complex systems.
• Support in BOMs, schematics, and docs.
• Suggest ideas for productivity and cost reduction.
• Lead semi-complex projects through lifecycle.
• Assist in technical transfer for processes and product applications.
• Troubleshoot programming and electrical issues on site.
• Interact with customers on site.

Skills

PLC programming

Allen Bradley

Schneider Unity

Siemens TIA Portal

Networking protocols

AutoCAD Electrical

Operations descriptions

On-site startup

Material handling systems

Project management

Travel readiness

Education

4 year degree or equivalent

Tools

AutoCAD Electrical

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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