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 experience in controls engineering
  • Proficient in project planning and managing project life cycles
  • Hands-on experience with PLCs, preferably Allen Bradley, Schneider Unity, or Siemens TIA Portal
  • Understanding of network designs including Profibus, ASi, and Ethernet
  • Proficient with AutoCAD Electrical is preferred
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills
  • Experience with on-site startup and commissioning of systems

Responsibilities

  • Design semi-complex systems integrating hardware and software
  • Write PLC code for semi-complex systems using standard practices
  • Support material specification, schematic preparation, and bill-of-materials development
  • Recommend ideas for productivity improvement and cost reduction
  • Independently manage semi-complex projects through design, documentation, and forecasting
  • Troubleshoot programming and electrical issues on site
  • Engage directly with customers during project execution

Benefits

  • Opportunity to work with cutting-edge technology in automation and controls
  • Exposure to diverse projects across various customer locations
  • Potential for career advancement within a reputable engineering firm
  • Collaborative work environment focused on innovation
  • Travel opportunities for those seeking varied experiences
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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