Controls Engineer]

KION•Grand Rapids, MI

3h•$72,750 - $106,700

About The Position

Dematic has an immediate need for an Electrical Controls Engineer in our Project Engineering group at our Wauwatosa, Wisconsin location. The preferred candidate will have 2-5 years related experience, including planning, specification, and implementation of engineering design projects. This role would report into an Engineering Manager. You have the ability to provide superior customer service to a variety of industry verticals: food & beverage, apparel, e-commerce and more. 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 $72,750 - $106,700 at the time of posting. Final compensation will be determined by various factors such as work location, education, experience, knowledge, and skills.

Requirements

Typically 2-5 years of successful experience as a Controls Engineer or related field (Advanced degree MAY be substituted for experience, where applicable.)
Bachelor's Degree in Engineering (Electrical/Controls Engineering preferred)
Experience with Automation Control Systems using digital and analog I/O, motor control (Motor Starters, VFDs, Servo), and industrial communication protocols (e.g., Ethernet/IP, PROFINET, etc).
E Proficiency with at least one major PLC programming environment (e.g., Siemens TIA Portal, Rockwell Studio 5000, or similar) and foundational knowledge of HMI/SCADA development platforms.
Experience with electrical CAD software (AutoCAD Electrical/Equivalent) for schematic design and panel layout.
Strong analytical problem-solving skills, with an aptitude for debugging complex control systems.
Excellent technical communication skills, both written and verbal, for effective collaboration within engineering teams and with external customers.

Responsibilities

Executes detailed design and development of industrial automated control systems, including the generation of electrical schematics, control panel layouts, and wiring diagrams using AutoCAD - Electrical/Equivalent.
Responsible for the specification and selection of control components, including PLCs (e.g., Siemens TIA Portal, Rockwell Studio 5000), VFDs, servos, safety devices (e.g., light curtains, safety PLCs), and sensor technologies.
Accountable for the development and implementation of PLC logic (Ladder Diagram, Structured Text, Function Block Diagram) for sequence control, motion control, and fault diagnostics.
Supports the configuration and programming of Human-Machine Interfaces (HMIs) for operator interaction and data visualization.
Supports site acceptance testing (SAT), performing I/O checkout, functional testing, and performance validation of integration with host software.
Assist with on-site commissioning, troubleshooting, and optimization of material handling equipment, ensuring seamless integration with existing customer infrastructure.
Collaborate with cross-functional project teams (mechanical, software, project management) to ensure robust system design, interoperability, and adherence to project specifications and timelines.
Adhere to Dematic's engineering standards, safety protocols, Industrial Standards (UL508A, ANSI, NFPA, etc.), and industry best practices for control system architecture and implementation.
Document technical specifications, meeting minutes, test plans, and as-built drawings to maintain comprehensive project records.
Travel 40% domestically to work at customer sites