Senior Controls Engineer - Global, Scalable Automation

Kion Group AG; Grand Rapids (MI); On-site; USD 115,000 - 144,000; Full time

Job summary

Dematic is seeking a Senior Controls Engineer in Grand Rapids, MI to join our Solutions & Delivery Optimization team. You will influence controls architecture and develop standardized, reusable building blocks for global logistics automation, collaborating across Product Development and Project Execution to deploy scalable solutions.

You will design PLC/HMI/SCADA content, assess new technologies, and ensure compliance with international standards while mentoring site teams through deployment and

Qualifications

• Senior-level experience in industrial automation and controls system design.
• Experience with PLC/HMI/SCADA content and modular, reusable solutions.
• Travel up to 35% globally for deployments.

Responsibilities

• Develop and deploy standardized controls building blocks across global logistics solutions.
• Engineer PLC/HMI-based controls content for modular systems.
• Evaluate emerging automation technologies and determine integration strategy.
• Support field deployments with technical mentorship and site execution.

Skills

Industrial automation design

Systems thinking

Modular automation

Technical leadership

Field deployment support

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical/Mechanical/Automation engineering or related field

Tools

Siemens S7 / TIA Portal

SINAMICS S120

Profinet / EtherNet/IP

Job description

Dematic is seeking a Senior Controls Engineer in Grand Rapids, MI to join our Solutions & Delivery Optimization team. You will influence controls architecture and develop standardized, reusable building blocks for global logistics automation, collaborating across Product Development and Project Execution to deploy scalable solutions.

You will design PLC/HMI/SCADA content, assess new technologies, and ensure compliance with international standards while mentoring site teams through deployment and