Senior Controls Engineer

Kion Group; Grand Rapids (MI); On-site; USD 100,000 - 148,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Controls Commissioning Engineer to join their dynamic team. This role involves commissioning and testing complex industrial material handling control systems, providing customer support, and leading less experienced engineers. The ideal candidate will have over 8 years of experience in controls engineering, strong problem-solving skills, and proficiency in PLC programming. The company offers competitive compensation and benefits, along with opportunities for career development and global exposure. If you're ready to take your career to the next level in a supportive and innovative environment, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Career Development

Competitive Compensation and Benefits

Pay Transparency

Global Opportunities

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in controls engineering with a focus on PLC programming.
• Ability to lead projects and mentor less experienced engineers.

Responsibilities

• Commissioning and testing of industrial material handling control systems.
• Provide customer startup support and participate in system acceptance testing.

Skills

PLC Programming

Project Leadership

Problem-solving Skills

Communication Skills

Detail-oriented

Multitasking

Education

BS/BA in Electrical Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Allen Bradley PLCs

Rockwell PLCs

Siemens PLCs

Job description

Dematic has an immediate need for Senior Controls Commissioning Engineers in multiple locations. Candidates will have a minimum of 8+ years' experience in controls engineering. Qualified candidates are proficient in PLC programming, working with PLCs and HMIs, creating schematic and panel assembly drawings, and implementation and commissioning of engineering design projects. Candidates should also be experienced in project leadership.

What we offer:

• Career Development

• Competitive Compensation and Benefits

• Pay Transparency

• Global Opportunities

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 $100,500 - 147,400 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:

This Is What You Will Do In This Role:

• Commissioning and testing of industrial material handling controls systems.

• Performs complex technical interchange and knowledge transfer for both processes and application of products to system operation and design.

• Performs full range of standard work for the professional field.

• Identifies and resolves more complex problems and applies problem-solving skills in order to deal with most situations.

• Participate in system acceptance testing with our customer.

• Provide customer startup support.

• Able to provide leadership to less experienced engineers.

What We Are Looking For:

• BS/BA in Electrical Engineering or related degree.

• 8+ years of successful experience in related field.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

• Proficient in AutoCAD a plus.

• Proficient in Allen Bradley, Rockwell, or Siemens PLCs.

• Knowledgeable on AC drives a plus.

• Experience in Ethernet IP network design and machine safety.

• Experience in Scanning Devices using Photo recognition and/or Placement photo eyes.

• Strong problem-solving skills; self-starter; detail-oriented; multitasking.

• Ability to travel and work at customer job sites. (Up to 45%)

Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the United States. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa now or in the future.