Controls Engineer - Visualization/SCADA (Early - Senior Career)

Kion Group AG; Michigan; On-site; USD 83,000 - 159,000; Full time

Job summary

Dematic Corp. in the United States seeks a Visualization Engineer to join the Lifecycle Solutions & Services - Modernizations and Upgrades team.

The role focuses on executing visualization SCADA projects, upgrading legacy systems and developing new Visualization solutions at customer sites. The candidate will work with other LSSMU members, support project teams during equipment changes, and help ensure cybersecurity and smooth operation of material handling systems.

Qualifications

• BS degree in Electrical Engineering or related field.
• Experience with Iconics Genesis32/Genesis64 and Ignition SCADA software.
• Programming skills in Python, Java, C#, Visual Basic and SQL.
• Knowledge of PLC programming tools such as Logix/Studio5000 and RSLogix500.
• Ability to read electrical schematics and understand industrial networks.
• 2+ years of experience in industrial automation or related area.

Responsibilities

• Work on visualization SCADA projects to upgrade legacy systems and install new visualization solutions.
• Support project teams as equipment is installed, removed, or enhanced at customer sites.
• Collaborate with LSSMU team to ensure uptime and cybersecurity of solutions.
• Assist in designing and integrating hardware and software for complex systems.

Skills

SCADA programming

Excel

Python

Java

C#

Visual Basic

SQL

Education

BS in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Iconics Genesis32

Iconics Genesis64

Ignition SCADA

Logix/Studio5000

RSLogix500

Job description

This role is available to U.S. Citizens and U.S. Permanent Residents only.

Dematic Corp. has a need for a Visualization Engineer in our LSSMU group.

The primary responsibility for the Visualization Engineer is to work with other members of the Lifecycle Solutions & Services - Modernizations and Upgrades (LSSMU) team to execute Visualization SCADA projects which include upgrading legacy systems as well as developing and installing new Visualization systems. Additionally, they will assist LSSMU project teams with updating and modifying previously installed Visualization systems as material handling equipment is installed, removed, or enhanced at customer sites.

We offer: Career Development Competitive Compensation and Benefits Pay Transparency Global Opportunities Learn More Here: https://www.dematic.com/en-us/about/careers/what-we-offer

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 - $158,500.00 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

The ideal candidate will have experience working in the material handling industry and industrial automation.

• Experience in HMI/SCADA programming (Iconics, Ignition, Wonderware, FactoryTalk View)
• Knowledge of Allen-Bradley PLC programming software (Logix/Studio5000, RSLogix500)
• Siemens PLCs are a plus
• Advanced skills in MS Excel
• Basic understanding of physical layout and electrical schematic drawings
• Willing to work overtime
• Willing to work weekends
• Travel not expected to exceed 30%
• Detailed and task oriented
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Works effectively with others in a team environment

Job Family Responsibilities

Work within the framework of Dematic Visualization standards to implement solutions that improve operational uptime of material handling systems Assist customers in the endeavor of staving off software obsolescence and maintaining cybersecurity as it pertains to Dematic products and solutions installed at customer sites Participates in the design of semi-complex to complex systems that integrate hardware and software Participates in recommending ideas related to productivity improvement, cost reduction and improvement in customer satisfaction Assist in the development of new projects by analyzing material handling systems to determine appropriate effort and scope required to implement Visualization systems

Key Responsibilities

• Performs important areas of standard professional level work that typically requires processing and interpreting of more complex, less clearly defined issues
• Effectively identifies problems as they occur and takes appropriate steps to solve them in situations where the problem is more difficult and complex
• Able to solve common or simple problems without escalation; involves others for complex, unusual problems
• Execute projects within a given budget.
• Able to correctly identify risks and mitigate them, or elevate to management when appropriate
• Skilled at multi-tasking across multiple projects and teams at any given time
• Effectively communicate with customer IT personnel that may not have a deep understanding of SCADA software and material handling equipment

Education

• Typically, a BS degree in Electrical Engineering or a related discipline is required
• Knowledge Iconics Genesis32 and Genesis64 SCADA software
• Ignition SCADA software
• Programming skills are a plus Python, Java, C#, VisualBasic SQL and databases
• Knowledge of various industrial communication protocols and architectures such as OPC and Ethernet/IP Windows Server configuration PLC programming Read and comprehend PLC programs a must Modify and write PLC programs a plus Control system design and commissioning not required but a considerable plus

Experience

• Generally, 2+ years of successful experience in area of responsibility and successful demonstration of Key Responsibilities and Knowledge, as presented above
• Experience with industrial automation is preferred

Direction of others

• As needed to support project execution

Key working relationships

• Frequent inter-organizational and external contacts

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.