Controls Engineer — PLC & Automation Specialist

Kion Group AG; Atlanta, Northern (TX, KY); Hybrid; 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

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.