Sr. Electrical Controls Engineer

Kion Group; Salt Lake City (UT); Remote; USD 65,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a passionate Controls Engineer to join their Customer Service Modernizations & Upgrades team. This role offers the opportunity to work on complex systems integrating hardware and software, with a focus on PLC programming and automation. The ideal candidate will have a strong desire to excel in the material handling and automation industry. With competitive compensation and career development opportunities, this position is perfect for those looking to make a significant impact while enjoying the flexibility of working from anywhere in the continental USA, with limited travel to customer sites.

Benefits

Career Development

Competitive Compensation and Benefits

Pay Transparency

Global Opportunities

Qualifications

• Assist in commissioning complex systems integrating hardware and software.
• Design schematics and control panels, focusing on productivity improvement.
• Engage with customers and apply problem-solving skills effectively.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the design and commissioning of automation systems.
• Provide recommendations for productivity improvement and customer satisfaction.
• Interact with customers and travel up to 40% for site visits.

Skills

PLC Programming

Problem-Solving Skills

Communication Skills

Electrical Design

Automation Industry Knowledge

Education

BSEE or relevant field of study

Internship experience in electrical/controls engineering

Tools

Rockwell PLC

Siemens PLC

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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