Controls Engineer (Mid-Career)

KION Group; Grand Rapids (MI); In loco; USD 97.000 - 145.000; Tempo pieno

Vantaggi offerti da questo lavoro

Career Development

Competitive Compensation and Benefits

Pay Transparency

Global Opportunities

Descrizione del lavoro

Dematic is seeking a Controls Engineer to join the Customer Service Modernizations & Upgrades group. You will translate contractual technical requirements into deliverables, design schematics and control panels, and lead commissioning of complex automated systems.

Expect up to 40% travel to customer sites in the United States, with a focus on quality and timely delivery. Ideal candidates have a BS/BA in electrical engineering, 5+ years in related roles, and proficiency in AutoCAD and Rockwell

Competenze

• BS/BA in electrical engineering or closely related field.
• 5+ years of successful experience in related field.
• Proficient in AutoCAD and Rockwell PLCs hardware/software.
• Knowledgeable on AC drives and Ethernet IP network design.
• Excellent communication and problem-solving skills.

Mansioni

• Translate project contractual technical requirements into deliverables for engineering teams.
• Ensure all deliverables meet quality standards and engineering practices.
• Lead issue resolution to prevent project delays.
• Deliver work packages on time and within budget.
• Act as main contact for project management and cross-functional teams.
• Prepare project status reports and financial forecasts.
• Document risks and support risk mitigation.
• Complete schematic and control panel designs and commissioning.

Conoscenze

Control systems

Automation

Electrical engineering

PLC programming

Project coordination

Strong communication

Travel readiness

Formazione

BS/BA in electrical engineering or closely related field

Strumenti

AutoCAD

Rockwell PLCs

Descrizione del lavoro

Dematic has an immediate need for a Controls Engineer in our Customer Service Modernizations & Upgrades group. Candidates that have exposure to control systems/PLC programming and a passion for automation will be a great fit for this team! Candidates must be open to 40% travel to our customer sites in the United States.

Benefits

• Career Development
• Competitive Compensation and Benefits
• Pay Transparency
• Global Opportunities
• Learn More Here: Logistics and Supply Chain Careers at Dematic

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 $96,800.00 - $145,200.00 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

• Translate project contractual technical requirements into deliverables and tasks for engineering teams (design/layout, emulation, order entry, drawings, commissioning).
• Ensure all deliverables and solutions meet quality standards, processes, and established engineering practices.
• Proactively identify and resolve issues impacting engineering tasks to prevent project delays.
• Monitor and manage project team performance to ensure KPIs are achieved.
• Deliver assigned work packages on time and within budget, as defined by the Project Manager.
• Act as the main point of contact for project management, Mechanical Engineering, mechanical and electrical installation, procurement, and manufacturing regarding engineering deliverables.
• Collaborate with ME and other CE Leads to ensure third‑party specifications and resale component requirements are accurate and complete.
• Track engineering progress against schedule; report updates with ME/CE Leads.
• Prepare project status reports, financial forecasts, and schedule updates.
• Support project risk management by documenting, escalating, and mitigating risks.
• Lead technical reviews and conduct post‑mortems with project managers to drive continuous improvement.
• Completes the design of schematics and control panels.
• Completes the commissioning of complex systems that integrate hardware and software.
• Completes recommendations for ideas related to productivity improvement, cost reduction and improvement in 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
• 5+ 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.
• Proficient in AutoCAD a plus.
• Proficient in either Rockwell PLCs, hardware and software
• 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.

KION brands keep the world moving – globally, regionally, and locally. KION is the Supply Chain Solutions Company. With over 42,000 employees in more than 100 countries, we enable smart, sustainable, and reliable supply chains worldwide - wherever goods are stored, moved, or delivered. KION offers its customers the full spectrum of solutions to make their supply chains future‑ready. Our international brands, Linde Material Handling, STILL, and Baoli and our regional brands, Fenwick and OM, stand for outstanding technological innovation, intelligent automation and service excellence in forklift trucks and warehouse equipment. Dematic complements this expertise with state‑of‑the‑art automation technology and AI‑supported software solutions that optimize intralogistics across warehousing, production, and distribution. Whether locally or globally – we offer exciting career opportunities in an innovative environment shaped by our core values: Integrity, Collaboration, Courage, and Excellence. Together, we create the magic of supply chain solutions. Join our team – Push it forward.