Senior Controls Engineer - PLC & Automation, 40% Travel

Dematic; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 97,000 - 145,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career Development

Competitive Compensation & Benefits

Pay Transparency

Global Opportunities

Job summary

Dematic is seeking a Controls Engineer for its Customer Service Modernizations & Upgrades group. The role involves translating contractual technical requirements into deliverables for engineering teams, and leading commissioning of complex systems that integrate hardware and software.

Applicants should have a BS in electrical engineering, 5+ years of related experience, and proficiency with Rockwell PLCs, AutoCAD, and Ethernet IP networks.

Qualifications

• BS/BA in electrical engineering or closely related field.
• 5+ years of successful experience in related field.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD a plus; Rockwell PLCs experience; Ethernet IP network design.

Responsibilities

• Translate project contractual technical requirements into deliverables and tasks for engineering teams (design/layout, emulation, order entry, drawings, commissioning).
• Ensure all deliverables and solutions meet quality standards, processes, and established engineering practices.
• Proactively identify and resolve issues impacting engineering tasks to prevent project delays.
• Monitor and manage project team performance to ensure KPIs are achieved.
• Deliver assigned work packages on time and within budget, as defined by the Project Manager.
• Act as the main point of contact for project management, Mechanical Engineering, mechanical and electrical installation, procurement, and manufacturing regarding engineering deliverables.
• Collaborate with ME and other CE Leads to ensure third-party specifications and resale component requirements are accurate and complete.
• Track engineering progress against schedule; report updates with ME/CE Leads.
• Prepare project status reports, financial forecasts, and schedule updates.
• Support project risk management by documenting, escalating, and mitigating risks.
• Lead technical reviews and conduct post-mortems with project managers to drive continuous improvement.
• Completes the design of schematics and control panels.
• Completes the commissioning of complex systems that integrate hardware and software.
• Completes recommendations for ideas related to productivity improvement, cost reduction and improvement in customer satisfaction.

Skills

AutoCAD

Rockwell PLCs

AC drives

Ethernet IP design

Customer focus

Problem solving

Education

BS/BA in electrical engineering

Job description

Dematic is seeking a Controls Engineer for its Customer Service Modernizations & Upgrades group. The role involves translating contractual technical requirements into deliverables for engineering teams, and leading commissioning of complex systems that integrate hardware and software.

Applicants should have a BS in electrical engineering, 5+ years of related experience, and proficiency with Rockwell PLCs, AutoCAD, and Ethernet IP networks.