Sr. Electrical Controls Engineer

KION Group•Grand Rapids, MI

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: 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 $88,400-$125,000 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 Will Do In This Role Completes the commissioning of complex systems that integrate hardware and software. Completes the design of schematics and control panels. Completes recommendations for ideas related to productivity improvement, cost reduction and improvement in customer satisfaction. Performs complex technical interchange and knowledge transfer for both processes and application of products to system design. Performs full range of standard work for the professional field. Identifies and resolves more complex problems and applies problem-solving skills in order to deal with most situations. Must be open to travel up to 40% to customer locations in the USA. What We Are Looking For BS/BA in electrical engineering or advanced degree. 6+ 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 AutoCAD. Proficient in either Rockwell or Siemens PLCs. Knowledgeable on AC drives, both open & closed loop. Experience in Ethernet IP network design and machine safety a plus. 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.
6+ 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 AutoCAD.
Proficient in either Rockwell or Siemens PLCs.
Knowledgeable on AC drives, both open & closed loop.

Nice To Haves

Experience in Ethernet IP network design and machine safety a plus.

Responsibilities

Completes the commissioning of complex systems that integrate hardware and software.
Completes the design of schematics and control panels.
Completes recommendations for ideas related to productivity improvement, cost reduction and improvement in customer satisfaction.
Performs complex technical interchange and knowledge transfer for both processes and application of products to system design.
Performs full range of standard work for the professional field.
Identifies and resolves more complex problems and applies problem-solving skills in order to deal with most situations.
Must be open to travel up to 40% to customer locations in the USA.