Controls Engineer (New Graduate/Early Career)

KION•Grand Rapids, MI

About The Position

Dematic is hiring an Electrical Controls Engineer for its Life Cycle and Services Modernizations & Upgrades group. The role designs, tests, documents, and commissions electrical and controls systems for conveyor and other automated systems. Employees may be based anywhere in the continental United States and must be willing to travel to customer locations. The posting gives travel expectations of up to 35–40% in the overview and up to 50% in the responsibilities. The engineer delivers project work packages within schedule and budget, develops electrical layouts and schematics, performs engineering calculations, designs industrial networks and conveyor control software, configures drives and embedded controllers, and tests systems through emulation and commissioning. The role also documents engineering practices and results, shares knowledge with less experienced engineers, tracks progress, and identifies opportunities to improve productivity, reduce costs, and increase customer satisfaction. Dematic describes itself as an intralogistics innovator providing automated solutions for manufacturing, warehousing, and distribution. It operates engineering, manufacturing, and service centers in more than 25 countries and is part of KION Group. The stated base pay range is $79,000–$116,400; final compensation depends on factors including location, education, experience, knowledge, and skills. Dematic states that it provides equal employment opportunities and prohibits discrimination and harassment.

Requirements

Bachelor of Science or Bachelor of Arts in electrical engineering, or an advanced degree.
0–12 years of successful experience in a related field.
Broad knowledge of the field of specialization demonstrated through successful completion of moderately complex assignments.
Knowledge of organizational business practices and issues.
Proficiency in AutoCAD.
Proficiency in either Rockwell or Siemens PLCs.
Knowledge of AC drives, both open-loop and closed-loop.
Willingness to travel to customer locations in the United States, with the posting indicating up to 35–40% in the overview and up to 50% in the responsibilities.

Nice To Haves

Experience in Ethernet/IP network design.
Experience with machine safety.

Responsibilities

Deliver assigned work packages on time and within budget as defined by the Project Manager.
Ensure deliverables and solutions meet quality standards, processes, and established engineering practices.
Interpret design input requirements and produce semi-complex system designs.
Select and place electrical and controls components for conveyor systems, such as photoeyes, I/O blocks, beacon lights, control stations, gateways, and VFDs.
Develop electrical layouts and schematic drawings using appropriate CAD tools.
Perform FLA, power drop, cable length, and other engineering calculations to support system functionality and compliance with Dematic and industrial standards.
Design industrial networks in accordance with Dematic guidelines and industry standards, including Ethernet, ProfiBus/ProfiNet, AS-i, and DCAN.
Design semi-complex conveyor control software using tools such as AB Logix Designer.
Configure VFD parameters for specific application requirements.
Create configuration and parameter files for Embedded Conveyor Controllers (ECCs).
Conduct emulation testing of designed systems to verify functionality.
Document findings and results in accordance with Dematic standards, including Best Practices, Standard Work Packages, process documentation, application guidelines, and manuals.
Share documentation and knowledge with less experienced engineers through training sessions, spreadsheets, manuals, and other collaborative formats.
Track engineering progress against schedule and report updates to ME/CE Leads.
Commission complex systems that integrate hardware and software.
Make recommendations for productivity improvement, cost reduction, and improved customer satisfaction.
Travel to customer locations in the United States as required; the posting specifies up to 35–40% in the overview and up to 50% in the responsibilities.