Sr. Electrical Controls Engineer

Kion Group; Grand Rapids (MI); Remote; USD 65,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative firm seeks a Controls Engineer to join their Customer Service Modernizations & Upgrades group. This role involves assisting in the commissioning of complex systems, PLC programming, and contributing to productivity improvements. Candidates should have a strong background in electrical engineering and a passion for automation, with opportunities for career development and global exposure. The position requires travel to customer sites, making it ideal for those eager to engage directly with clients in the dynamic field of automation and material handling.

Benefits

Career Development

Competitive Compensation and Benefits

Pay Transparency

Global Opportunities

Qualifications

• Internship experience in electrical/controls engineering preferred.
• Strong desire to work in material handling/automation industry.

Responsibilities

• Assist in commissioning complex systems integrating hardware and software.
• Complete recommendations for productivity improvement and cost reduction.
• Interact with customers and travel to sites as needed.

Skills

PLC Programming

Problem-Solving Skills

Communication Skills

Electrical/Controls Engineering

Automation

Customer Interaction

Education

BSEE or relevant field of study

Tools

Rockwell PLCs

Siemens PLCs

AC Drives

Ethernet IP Network Design

Job description

Dematic has an immediate need for a Controls Engineer in our Customer Service Modernizations & Upgrades group. Candidates that have exposure to control systems/PLC programming and a passion for automation will be a great fit for this team! Candidates can be based anywhere in the continental USA, but must be open to 40% travel to our customer sites in the United States.

What we offer:

• Career Development
• Competitive Compensation and Benefits
• Pay Transparency
• Global Opportunities

Learn More Here: https://www.dematic.com/en-us/about/careers/what-we-offer

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 $65,000-$140,000 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:

What You Will do in This Role:

• Assist in commissioning of complex systems that integrate hardware and software.

• Assist in the design of schematics and control panels.

• Completes recommendations for ideas related to productivity improvement, cost reduction and improvement in customer satisfaction.

• Assist in PLC programming

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

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

• Applies problem-solving skills

• Interact with the customer

• Travel no more than 40% to customer sites in the USA

What We are Looking For:

• BSEE or relevant field of study

• Internship experience in electrical/controls engineering preferred

• Excellent communication skills

• Strong desire to work in material handling/automation industry

• Exposure to electrical/hardware design preferred

• Exposure in either Rockwell or Siemens PLCs preferred

• Knowledgeable on AC drives, both open & closed loop

• Experience in Ethernet IP network design and machine safety a plus

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