Controls Engineer - Travel-Ready PLC & Automation

Kion Group AG; New York (NY); On-site; USD 97,000 - 145,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career Development

Competitive Compensation and Benefits

Pay Transparency

Global Opportunities

Job summary

Dematic is seeking a Controls Engineer for its Customer Service Modernizations & Upgrades group. The role requires exposure to control systems/PLC programming and a passion for automation, with up to 40% travel to US customer sites.

Responsibilities include translating requirements, delivering on schedule, and coordinating with ME/CE leads to ensure quality and timely project completion. A strong engineering background and PLC/AutoCAD skills are preferred.

Qualifications

• BS/BA in electrical engineering or related field.
• 5+ years of related experience.
• Broad knowledge demonstrated through moderately complex assignments.
• Knowledge of business practices.
• AutoCAD proficiency a plus.
• Experience with Rockwell PLCs and Ethernet IP desirable.

Responsibilities

• Translate project requirements into deliverables for engineering teams.
• Ensure all deliverables meet quality standards and practices.
• Identify and resolve issues to prevent delays.
• Monitor project KPIs and manage timelines.
• Lead project meetings with ME/CE leads and stakeholders.
• Prepare status reports and financial forecasts.
• Support risk management and post-mortems.
• Oversee schematics and control panel design.
• Coordinate commissioning of complex systems.
• Suggest productivity and cost-improvement ideas.

Skills

5+ years exp

Electrical engineering

Customer focus

Strong communication

AutoCAD

Rockwell PLCs

AC drives

Ethernet IP

Education

B.S./B.A. in Electrical Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Rockwell PLCs

Ethernet IP

AC drives

Job description

Dematic is seeking a Controls Engineer for its Customer Service Modernizations & Upgrades group. The role requires exposure to control systems/PLC programming and a passion for automation, with up to 40% travel to US customer sites.

Responsibilities include translating requirements, delivering on schedule, and coordinating with ME/CE leads to ensure quality and timely project completion. A strong engineering background and PLC/AutoCAD skills are preferred.