Travel-Ready Controls Engineer - PLC & Automation

Dematic

City of Rochester (NY)

On-site

USD 97,000 - 145,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

Dematic is seeking a Controls Engineer in the United States to design and commission automated systems. You will translate contractual requirements into engineering deliverables, lead technical reviews, and collaborate across ME/CE leads while traveling up to 40% to customer sites.

Candidates should have a BS/BA in electrical engineering, 5+ years of related experience, familiarity with AutoCAD and Rockwell PLCs, and knowledge of Ethernet IP networking to support high‑quality, on‑time project

Qualifications

  • BS/BA in electrical engineering or closely related field.
  • 5+ years of experience in a related field.
  • Proficient with AutoCAD is a plus.
  • Proficient with Rockwell PLCs, hardware and software.
  • Knowledge of AC drives, open and closed loop.
  • Experience with Ethernet IP networking.
  • Strong communication and customer focus.

Responsibilities

  • Translate project requirements into engineering deliverables and tasks.
  • Ensure all deliverables meet quality standards and practices.
  • Identify and resolve engineering issues to prevent delays.
  • Monitor and manage project KPIs and schedule adherence.
  • Collaborate with project management and ME/CE leads on specifications.
  • Prepare project status reports and financial forecasts.
  • Lead technical reviews and post-mortems for continuous improvement.
  • Complete design of schematics and control panels.
  • Oversee commissioning of complex systems integrating hardware and software.

Skills

5+ years experience
Communication skills
Customer focus
Problem solving
Ethernet IP networking

Education

BS/BA in electrical engineering or closely related field

Tools

AutoCAD
Rockwell PLCs
AC drives

Job description

Dematic is seeking a Controls Engineer in the United States to design and commission automated systems. You will translate contractual requirements into engineering deliverables, lead technical reviews, and collaborate across ME/CE leads while traveling up to 40% to customer sites.

Candidates should have a BS/BA in electrical engineering, 5+ years of related experience, familiarity with AutoCAD and Rockwell PLCs, and knowledge of Ethernet IP networking to support high‑quality, on‑time project

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