Senior Professional Controls Engineer

KION Group•Wauwatosa, WI

23d

About The Position

We are seeking Professional CSMU (Customer Service Modernization and Upgrades) Electrical Controls Engineer with experience in Controls Engineering for a position based in Grand Rapids, MI, with up to 50% travel to customer locations in the USA. Ideal candidates will have expertise in planning, schematic and panel assembly drawings, working with PLCs (Allen Bradley and/or Siemens), HMIs, VFDs, and implementing and commissioning engineering design projects. Responsibilities include leading the design of semi-complex/complex systems that integrate hardware and software, completing schematics and control panel designs, performing standard professional work, and supporting material specification, schematic preparation, bill-of-materials development, and follow-up. We offer: This is What you Will Do in This Role: Project budgeting, on-site and design work scheduling and tracking, along with project risk analysis and the implementation of solutions to mitigate risks are crucial aspects for this position. Works to meet deadlines and deliverables, achieve budget, and manage risk with team leads. Participates in recommending ideas related to productivity improvement, cost reduction and improvement in customer satisfaction. Performs important areas of standard professional level work that typically requires processing and interpreting more complex, less clearly defined issues. Collaborate with other divisions within Dematic and external third-party vendors to plan and execute projects. Capable of solving complex or unusual problems related to Hardware and/or Software. Leads complex projects through the project lifecycle, including delegating project tasks accordingly. Performs site-audits at initiation of project to gather site information and confirm scope. Review & report feedback of site readiness Audits (commissioning checklist/instructions). Performs on-site commissioning activities independently or as part of a team. Owns the Commissioning Plan and Schedule. Mentor and share knowledge with less experienced engineers AND Provides guidance to installation teams. Tasks and Qualifications: What We Are Looking For: 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

BS/BA in electrical engineering or advanced degree
5+ years of successful experience in related field
Proficient in Allen Bradley/Rockwell (expertise is preferred)
Proficient in AutoCAD
Knowledgeable on AC drives, both open & closed loop. (Powerflex 40/70/5/7 series Drives)
Experience in various types of field device networks (Ethernet IP is a must, Profibus is a plus)
Basic understanding of UL 508/508A standards for cabinet design
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
Ability to work on individually and small/large teams from different regions
Flexibility to travel to multiple projects depending on projects schedules
Maintain the administrative responsibilities along with site responsibilities in order
Strong problem-solving skills; self-starter; detail-oriented; multitasking

Nice To Haves

Proficiency with Siemens PLCs is a plus
Experience in Scanning Devices using Photo recognition (Scanners) and/or Placement photo eyes

Responsibilities

Leading the design of semi-complex/complex systems that integrate hardware and software
Completing schematics and control panel designs
Performing standard professional work
Supporting material specification, schematic preparation, bill-of-materials development, and follow-up
Project budgeting, on-site and design work scheduling and tracking, along with project risk analysis and the implementation of solutions to mitigate risks
Works to meet deadlines and deliverables, achieve budget, and manage risk with team leads
Participates in recommending ideas related to productivity improvement, cost reduction and improvement in customer satisfaction
Performs important areas of standard professional level work that typically requires processing and interpreting more complex, less clearly defined issues
Collaborate with other divisions within Dematic and external third-party vendors to plan and execute projects
Capable of solving complex or unusual problems related to Hardware and/or Software
Leads complex projects through the project lifecycle, including delegating project tasks accordingly
Performs site-audits at initiation of project to gather site information and confirm scope
Review & report feedback of site readiness Audits (commissioning checklist/instructions)
Performs on-site commissioning activities independently or as part of a team
Owns the Commissioning Plan and Schedule
Mentor and share knowledge with less experienced engineers AND Provides guidance to installation teams