Industrial Ethernet Network Lead — Global Projects & Growth

Kion Group AG; Michigan; On-site; USD 91,000 - 133,000; Full time

Job summary

Dematic is seeking an Industrial Ethernet Network Engineer to lead the North American networking program across material handling projects. You will design, implement, and standardize industrial Ethernet networks, and provide technical guidance to project teams.

The role requires 5+ years in industrial networking, knowledge of EtherNet/IP, PROFINET, CIP Safety, and strong leadership, communication, and customer-facing skills.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience as an Industrial Ethernet Network Engineer or related field.
• Experience with EtherNet/IP, CIP Safety, SafeLink, PROFINET, and PROFIsafe.
• Knowledge of Modbus TCP and EtherCAT is an asset.
• Experience designing, commissioning, troubleshooting, and maintaining Industrial Ethernet networks.
• Proficient in advanced network design, including NAT, VLANs, firewalls, subnetting, routing, switching, monitoring, and firewall technologies.
• Hirschmann Industrial Network Professional, Cisco CCNA Industrial, Siemens Profinet Certified Engineer, or equivalent credentials is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Maintain North American Networking Standard Work.
• Maintain Ethernet training program, including Hirschmann CT1, CT2, CP1, and CP2 classes.
• Develop and maintain Industrial Ethernet and fieldbus networking standards.
• Lead cross-functional Industrial Ethernet networking team to align Dematic groups.
• Facilitate network technical reviews.
• Provide network design assistance to project teams.
• Provide network design reviews and validation.
• Provide network troubleshooting assistance to project teams.
• Conduit to Global Networking Architecture.
• Network design that incorporates cybersecurity.
• Travel up to 25% to project sites, customer meetings, support pre-sales activities, suppliers.

Skills

Excellent communication

Leadership

Problem-solving

Interpersonal skills

Customer-facing skills

Network Engineering knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Network Engineering preferred)

Job description

Dematic is seeking an Industrial Ethernet Network Engineer to lead the North American networking program across material handling projects. You will design, implement, and standardize industrial Ethernet networks, and provide technical guidance to project teams.

The role requires 5+ years in industrial networking, knowledge of EtherNet/IP, PROFINET, CIP Safety, and strong leadership, communication, and customer-facing skills.