Electrical Controls Engineer

Are you an ambitious engineer with a passion for automation and controls? Dematic Corp. in Grand Rapids, MI, is seeking a Controls Project Engineer to join our team and help us deliver flawless, world-class solutions. This role offers an outstanding opportunity to work on brand new projects and collaborate with a team of dedicated individuals.

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.

The base pay range for this role is estimated to be $96,800.00 -$172,800.00 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:

• Participate in the design of semi-complex systems that integrate hardware and software.

• Apply PLC code for semi-complex systems using standard practices.

• Provide support in semi-complex material specification, schematic preparation, bill-of-materials development, and appropriate follow-up.

• Propose ideas aimed at enhancing efficiency, reducing costs, and improving customer happiness.

• 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.

• Demonstrated 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 encouraged.

• Proficient with AutoCAD Electrical preferred.

• Proven 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 helpful.

• 4-8 years of successful experience in a related field and successful demonstration of responsibilities as presented above.

• Equivalent experience may be considered in lieu of an advanced degree, 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 equivalent in a related field.

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