Controls Engineer

Dematic•Grand Rapids, MI

9d•$53,000 - $113,000

About The Position

Are you an ambitious engineer with a passion for automation and controls? Dematic Corp. in Grand Rapids, MI, is seeking a Controls Project Engineer to join our team and help us deliver flawless, world-class solutions. This role offers an outstanding opportunity to work on brand new projects and collaborate with a team of dedicated individuals. 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. The base pay range for this role is estimated to be $53,000 -$113,000 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 Do In This Role: Participate in the design of semi-complex systems that integrate hardware and software. Apply PLC code for semi-complex systems using standard practices. Provide support in semi-complex material specification, schematic preparation, bill-of-materials development, and appropriate follow-up. Propose ideas aimed at enhancing efficiency, reducing costs, and improving customer happiness. Independently run semi-complex projects through the project life cycle, including all design, documentation, and forecasting. Assist in complex technical interchange and knowledge transfer for both processes and application of products to system design. Troubleshoot programming and electrical issues that arise on site. Interact directly with the customer on site. What We Are Looking For: Current hands-on experience with Programmable Logic Controllers. Expertise with Allen Bradley, Schneider Unity, or Siemens TIA Portal preferred. Demonstrated working understanding of design, layout, and use of current networks such as Profibus, ASi, and Ethernet. Experience in writing descriptions of operations and developments of controls based physical layouts is encouraged. Proficient with AutoCAD Electrical preferred. Proven ability to manage numerous opportunities and deadlines. Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Current experience with the rigors of on-site startup/commissioning. Experience with material handling systems is helpful. 4-8 years of successful experience in a related field and successful demonstration of responsibilities as presented above. Equivalent experience may be considered in lieu of an advanced degree, where applicable. Travel can range anywhere from 25% - 40% depending on the project and is typically on weekends and possibly over some holidays. KION brands keep the world moving - globally, regionally, and locally. KION is the Supply Chain Solutions Company. With over 42,000 employees in more than 100 countries, we enable smart, sustainable, and reliable supply chains worldwide - wherever goods are stored, moved, or delivered. KION offers its customers the full spectrum of solutions to make their supply chains future-ready. Our international brands, Linde Material Handling, STILL, and Baoli and our regional brands, Fenwick and OM, stand for outstanding technological innovation, intelligent automation and service excellence in forklift trucks and warehouse equipment. Dematic complements this expertise with state-of-the-art automation technology and AI-supported software solutions that optimize intralogistics across warehousing, production, and distribution. Whether locally or globally - we offer exciting career opportunities in an innovative environment shaped by our core values: Integrity, Collaboration, Courage, and Excellence. Together, we create the magic of supply chain solutions. Join our team - Push it forward.

Requirements

Current hands-on experience with Programmable Logic Controllers.
Demonstrated working understanding of design, layout, and use of current networks such as Profibus, ASi, and Ethernet.
Proven ability to manage numerous opportunities and deadlines.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Current experience with the rigors of on-site startup/commissioning.
4-8 years of successful experience in a related field and successful demonstration of responsibilities as presented above.
Equivalent experience may be considered in lieu of an advanced degree, where applicable.
Travel can range anywhere from 25% - 40% depending on the project and is typically on weekends and possibly over some holidays.
4-year degree or equivalent in a related field.

Nice To Haves

Expertise with Allen Bradley, Schneider Unity, or Siemens TIA Portal preferred.
Experience in writing descriptions of operations and developments of controls based physical layouts is encouraged.
Proficient with AutoCAD Electrical preferred.
Experience with material handling systems is helpful.

Responsibilities

Participate in the design of semi-complex systems that integrate hardware and software.
Apply PLC code for semi-complex systems using standard practices.
Provide support in semi-complex material specification, schematic preparation, bill-of-materials development, and appropriate follow-up.
Propose ideas aimed at enhancing efficiency, reducing costs, and improving customer happiness.
Independently run semi-complex projects through the project life cycle, including all design, documentation, and forecasting.
Assist in complex technical interchange and knowledge transfer for both processes and application of products to system design.
Troubleshoot programming and electrical issues that arise on site.
Interact directly with the customer on site.