Electrical Controls Engineer

KION Group•Wauwatosa, WI

1d•$96,800 - $172,800•Remote

About The Position

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.

Requirements

BS/BA in electrical engineering or closely related field
5+ years of successful experience in related field.
Demonstrates and applies a broad knowledge of field of specialization through successful completion of moderately complex assignments.
Demonstrates knowledge of organization's business practices and issues.
Proficient in either Rockwell PLCs, hardware and software
Knowledgeable on AC drives, both open & closed loop.
Experience in Ethernet IP network design
Exceptional customer focus and ability to deliver results.
Demonstrated problem solver with excellent communication skills.

Nice To Haves

Proficient in AutoCAD a plus.

Responsibilities

Translate project contractual technical requirements into deliverables and tasks for engineering teams (design/layout, emulation, order entry, drawings, commissioning).
Ensure all deliverables and solutions meet quality standards, processes, and established engineering practices.
Proactively identify and resolve issues impacting engineering tasks to prevent project delays.
Monitor and manage project team performance to ensure KPIs are achieved.
Deliver assigned work packages on time and within budget, as defined by the Project Manager.
Act as the main point of contact for project management, Mechanical Engineering, mechanical and electrical installation, procurement, and manufacturing regarding engineering deliverables.
Collaborate with ME and other CE Leads to ensure third-party specifications and resale component requirements are accurate and complete.
Track engineering progress against schedule; report updates with ME/CE Leads.
Prepare project status reports, financial forecasts, and schedule updates.
Support project risk management by documenting, escalating, and mitigating risks.
Lead technical reviews and conduct post-mortems with project managers to drive continuous improvement.
Completes the design of schematics and control panels.
Completes the commissioning of complex systems that integrate hardware and software.
Completes recommendations for ideas related to productivity improvement, cost reduction and improvement in customer satisfaction.
Must be open to travel up to 40% to customer locations in the USA