Controls Engineer (Early - Mid Career)

Kion Group AG

$82K — $133K *
Manufacturing & Automotive
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 2-8 years of experience in controls engineering.
  • Hands-on experience with PLCs, preferably Allen Bradley, Schneider Unity, or Siemens TIA Portal.
  • Understanding of network design and utilization including Profibus, ASi, and Ethernet.
  • Proficiency in AutoCAD Electrical is preferred.
  • Strong project management capabilities and ability to manage multiple deadlines.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
  • Experience in on-site startup and commissioning of engineering projects.

Responsibilities

  • Design integrated hardware and software systems.
  • Write PLC code for semi-complex automation systems.
  • Support in material specification and document preparation.
  • Propose ideas for productivity and cost improvements.
  • Independently manage projects through the lifecycle including design and documentation.
  • Conduct troubleshooting for programming and electrical issues on-site.
  • Engage directly with customers on-site.

Benefits

  • Opportunity to travel for project work (25%-40%) across the USA.
  • Hands-on experience with advanced control systems and technologies.
  • Chance to engage directly with customers, enhancing client relationship skills.
  • Variety of tasks ranging from design to troubleshooting in real-world settings.
  • Collaboration within a dynamic team focused on modernization and upgrades.
Full Job Description
Dematic has an immediate need for an Controls Project Engineer in our Customer Service Modernizations & Upgrades group. Candidates will have a minimum of 2-8 years' experience in controls engineering. Qualified candidates are proficient in project planning, creating schematic and electrical layout drawings, working with PLCs and HMIs, and implementation and commissioning of engineering design projects. Employees must be willing to travel up to 40% to customer locations in the USA.

The base pay range for this role is estimated to be $82,500.00 - $133,100.00 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:

  • Participates in the design of semi-complex systems that integrate hardware and software.
  • Write PLC code for semi-complex systems utilizing standard practices.
  • Provides support in semi-complex material specification, schematic preparation, bill-of-materials development, and appropriate follow-up.
  • Participates in recommending ideas related to productivity improvement, cost reduction and improvement in customer satisfaction.
  • 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.
  • Must demonstrate a 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 expected.
  • Proficient with AutoCAD Electrical preferred.
  • Demonstrated 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 preferred.
  • 2-8 years of successful experience in related field and successful demonstration of responsibilities as presented above.
  • Advanced degree MAY be substituted for experience, 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 equal in a related discipline

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