Controls Project Engineer- Lead

Kion Group AG; Plano (TX); On-site; USD 82,000 - 122,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in material handling is seeking a Controls Project Engineer - Lead to manage engineering deliverables from project kick-off to customer acceptance. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor’s degree, significant experience in project management, and excellent problem-solving skills. This role is essential for ensuring timely and quality deliverables while maintaining focus on customer requirements and project performance.

Benefits

Career Development

Competitive Compensation and Benefits

Pay Transparency

Global Opportunities

Qualifications

• 5+ years in engineering or project management.
• Experience leading project technical deliverables, preferably in material handling.

Responsibilities

• Translate project requirements into deliverables for engineering teams.
• Monitor project and team performance; ensure KPIs are met.
• Prepare project status reports and financial forecasts.

Skills

Problem-solving

Communication

Customer focus

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or Mechatronics Engineering

Job description

The Controls Project Engineer - Lead manages and oversees all engineering deliverables vital to execute the project from kick-off through customer acceptance. Partnering closely with the Project Manager, the Controls Project Engineer - Lead translates customer technical requirements into defined tasks for Engineering and ensures those tasks are completed on time, within budget, and with quality. This role identifies and assigns tasks to appropriate teams and coordinates all activities across Dematic departments such as Engineering, CoEs, Software, and third-party providers. This is a multi-disciplinary role reporting dotted line to a Project Manager and solid line to an Engineering leader.

What 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 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 law. This policy applies to all employment terms and conditions.

The base pay range for this role is estimated to be $82,875 - $121,550 at posting. Final compensation depends on work location, education, experience, knowledge, and skills.

Tasks and Qualifications:

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).
• Identify resources across engineering and external suppliers; assign tasks accordingly.
• Ensure high quality of all deliverables through adherence to standards and processes.
• Identify and resolve issues affecting engineering tasks to prevent project delays.
• Monitor project and team performance; ensure KPIs are met.
• Deliver assigned work packages on time and within budget.
• Act as main contact for project management, installation, procurement, suppliers, and manufacturing regarding engineering deliverables.
• Ensure specifications for third-party components are complete and accurate, collaborating with ME / CE Leads.
• Provide solutions development input on project schedule and resource estimates.
• Align with line managers on engineering resources and performance.
• Track progress and ensure project pacing; report to stakeholders.
• Prepare project status reports, financial forecasts, and schedule updates.
• Support risk management activities, including documentation and escalation of risks.
• Lead technical reviews and conduct post-mortem analyses for continuous improvement.

What We Are Looking for:

• Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or Mechatronics Engineering.
• Experience leading project technical deliverables, preferably in material handling.
• 5+ years in engineering or project management.
• Strong customer focus and results-oriented approach.
• Excellent problem-solving and communication skills.
• Ability to influence in a matrixed global organization.
• Willingness to travel up to 40%.

Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship. We cannot sponsor visas now or in the future.