Senior Global Controls Engineer — Modular Automation

KION Group

Grand Rapids (MI)

On-site

USD 115,000 - 144,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

Dematic is seeking a Senior Controls Engineer to shape how automation solutions are designed, standardized, and delivered globally. The role focuses on system-level behavior, developing modular, reusable controls building blocks and integrating new technologies into scalable solutions for global customer projects.

You will review equipment concepts, influence controls architecture, and collaborate across Product Development and Project Execution to ensure consistent deployment and optimal

Qualifications

  • 5+ years of experience in controls engineering or related field.
  • Experience in PLC/HMI/SCADA development using Siemens S7/TIA Portal.
  • Knowledge of SINAMICS S120 and industrial networks Profinet/EtherNet/IP.
  • Willingness to travel up to 35% for deployments.

Responsibilities

  • Develop and commercialize standardized controls building blocks for reusable deployment across global logistics solutions.
  • Engineer PLC/HMI-based controls content for modular automation solutions.
  • Evaluate emerging automation technologies and determine integration strategy and value.
  • Generate controls layouts, electrical documentation, and software for deployment.
  • Collaborate with global engineering teams to drive standardization and productization.
  • Support pilots with technical mentorship and site execution support for customer delivery.

Skills

Industrial automation
Systems thinking
Modular automation
Technical leadership
Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering (or related)

Tools

Siemens S7 / TIA Portal
SINAMICS S120
Profinet
EtherNet/IP

Job description

Dematic is seeking a Senior Controls Engineer to shape how automation solutions are designed, standardized, and delivered globally. The role focuses on system-level behavior, developing modular, reusable controls building blocks and integrating new technologies into scalable solutions for global customer projects.

You will review equipment concepts, influence controls architecture, and collaborate across Product Development and Project Execution to ensure consistent deployment and optimal

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