Early-Career Controls Engineer: PLCs & Automation

Dematic; Wauwatosa (WI); On-site; USD 79,000 - 116,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career Development

Competitive Compensation and Benefits

Pay Transparency

Global Opportunities

Job summary

Dematic has an immediate need for an Electrical Controls Engineer in our Life Cycle and Services Modernizations & Upgrades group. The role supports planning, schematic and panel drawings, and commissioning of engineering design projects across the USA, with up to 50% travel to customer locations.

Ideal candidates possess a BS in electrical engineering and 0–12 years of related experience, with proficiency in AB and/or Siemens PLCs, AutoCAD, HMI design, and AC drives.

Qualifications

• 0–12 years of experience in controls engineering.
• Proficient in AutoCAD and PLCs (Allen Bradley and/or Siemens).
• Knowledgeable in AC drives (open/closed loop).
• Experience with Ethernet IP networks and machine safety is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Deliver assigned work packages on time and within budget per Project Manager.
• Ensure all deliverables meet quality standards and established practices.
• Develop electrical layouts and schematics.
• Configure and select electrical and controls components for conveyors.
• Perform engineering calculations for system functionality and compliance.
• Design industrial networks per guidelines and standards.
• Create configuration files for ECCs and document results.

Skills

AB PLCs

Siemens PLCs

HMI design

VFDs

Education

BS in Electrical Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Job description

Dematic has an immediate need for an Electrical Controls Engineer in our Life Cycle and Services Modernizations & Upgrades group. The role supports planning, schematic and panel drawings, and commissioning of engineering design projects across the USA, with up to 50% travel to customer locations.

Ideal candidates possess a BS in electrical engineering and 0–12 years of related experience, with proficiency in AB and/or Siemens PLCs, AutoCAD, HMI design, and AC drives.