Electrical Controls Engineer

Dematic; Grand Rapids (MI); On-site; USD 88,400 - 160,800; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career Development

Competitive Compensation and Benefits

Pay Transparency

Global Opportunities

Job summary

Dematic in Grand Rapids, Michigan is seeking an experienced Electrical Controls Engineer. The ideal candidate will have over 5 years of experience in controls engineering, proficiency in AutoCAD, and familiarity with Allen Bradley or Siemens PLCs. Responsibilities include delivering engineering designs on time, overseeing project deliverables, and ensuring compliance with industry standards. The role requires up to 50% travel to customer locations and offers competitive compensation and career development opportunities.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of successful experience in controls engineering.
• Demonstrates broad knowledge of field specialization through successful assignments.
• Knowledgeable on AC drives, both open & closed loop.

Responsibilities

• Deliver assigned work packages on time and within budget.
• Ensure all deliverables meet quality standards and established engineering practices.
• Document findings and results in alignment with Dematic standards.

Skills

Controls engineering

PLC programming (Allen Bradley or Siemens)

Electrical layout design

AutoCAD proficiency

Ethernet IP network design

Education

BS/BA in electrical engineering or advanced degree

Tools

AutoCAD

Rockwell PLC

Siemens PLC

Job description

Job Overview

Dematic has an immediate need for an Electrical Controls Engineer in our Life Cycle and Services Modernizations & Upgrades group. Candidates will have 5+ years' experience in controls engineering. Qualified candidates are proficient in planning, creating schematic and panel assembly drawings, working with PLCs (Allen Bradley and/or Siemens), HMIs, and VFD's, implementation and commissioning of engineering design projects. Employees must be willing to travel no more than 50% to customer locations in the USA.

Dematic is an intralogistics innovator that designs, builds and supports intelligent, automated solutions for manufacturing, warehouse and distribution environments for customers that are powering the future of commerce. With engineering centers, manufacturing facilities and service centers located in more than 25 countries, Dematic's global network of 8,000 employees have helped achieve more than 6,000 worldwide customer installations for some of the world's leading brands. Headquartered in Atlanta, Dematic is a member of KION Group, a global leader in industrial trucks, supply chain solutions and related services, and a leading provider of warehouse automation.

What You Will Do in This Role

• Deliver assigned work packages on time and within budget, as defined by the Project Manager.
• Ensure all deliverables and solutions meet quality standards, processes, and established engineering practices.
• Interpret design input requirements to produce semi-complex system designs.
• Select and place electrical and controls components for conveyor systems to ensure accurate and reliable operation (e.g., photoeyes, I/O blocks, beacon lights, control stations, gateways, VFDs, etc.).
• Develop electrical layouts and schematic drawings using appropriate CAD tools.
• Perform FLA, power drop, cable length, and other engineering calculations to ensure proper system functionality and compliance with Dematic and industrial standards.
• Design industrial networks in accordance with Dematic guidelines and industry standards (Ethernet, ProfiBus/ProfiNet, AS-i, DCAN, etc.).
• Design semi-complex conveyor control software using tools such as AB Logix Designer.
• Configure Variable Frequency Drive (VFD) parameters to meet specific application requirements.
• Create configuration and parameter files for Embedded Conveyor Controllers (ECCs).
• Emulation testing of designed systems to ensure proper functionality.
• Document findings and results in alignment with Dematic standards, including Best Practices, Standard Work Packages, process documentation, application guidelines, and manuals.
• Share developed documentation and knowledge with less experienced engineers through training sessions, spreadsheets, manuals, and other collaborative formats.
• Track engineering progress against schedule; report updates with ME/CE Leads.
• Complete the commissioning of complex systems that integrate hardware and software.
• Complete recommendations for ideas related to productivity improvement, cost reduction and improvement in customer satisfaction.
• Must be open to travel up to 50% to customer location in the USA.

What We Are Looking For

• BS/BA in electrical engineering or advanced degree.
• 5+ years of successful experience in related field.
• Demonstrates and applies a broad knowledge of field of specialization through successful completion of moderately complex assignments.
• Demonstrates knowledge of organization's business practices and issues.
• Proficient in AutoCAD.
• Proficient in either Rockwell or Siemens PLCs.
• Knowledgeable on AC drives, both open & closed loop.
• Experience in Ethernet IP network design and machine safety a plus.

Benefits & Compensation

• 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 $88,400.00 - $160,800.00 at the time of posting. Final compensation will be determined by various factors such as work location, education, experience, knowledge, and skills.