Electrical Controls Systems Engineer

Company: Dematic
Location: Grand Rapids
Posted on: May 24, 2020

Job Description:

Company OverviewDematic is an intralogistics innovator that designs, builds and supports intelligent, automated solutions for manufacturing, warehouse and distribution environments for customers that are powering the future of commerce. With engineering centers, manufacturing facilities and service centers located in more than 25 countries, Dematic's global network of 8,000 employees have helped achieve more than 6,000 worldwide customer installations for some of the world's leading brands. Headquartered in Atlanta, Dematic is a member of KION Group, a global leader in industrial trucks, supply chain solutions and related services, and a leading provider of warehouse automation.The RoleWhy Join Us?

Have you ever ordered something online to get your package next day? Think about the advanced automated technologies that go into it. Do you want to become a part of this world class organization and work with highly complex automated solutions? Dematic is currently hiring an Controls Systems Engineer in our Global Project Engineering group. If you have a passion for high engineering and want to see your solutions come alive, then join us today!

Job Description

Dematic has an immediate need for an Controls Systems Engineer in our Global Project Engineering group at our Grand Rapids, Michigan office. The preferred candidate will have 2-5 years related experience, including planning, specification, implementation and commissioning of engineering design projects. Up to 40% travel to our customer sites.

Job Family Responsibilities:Participates in the design of semi-complex systems that integrate hardware and software. Provides support in semi-complex material specification, schematic preparation and appropriate follow-up. Participates in recommending ideas related to productivity improvement, cost reduction and improvement in customer satisfaction. Key Responsibilities:Performs important areas of standard professional level controls work that typically requires processing and interpreting, more complex, less clearly-defined issues. This includes the application of industrial controls related to Material Handling equipment (automated cranes, conveyors, sortation, specialized Dematic equipment, etc.) Industrial controls includes the use of Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs), Variable Frequency Drives (VFDs), Servo's, Graphics Panels, related drawing markups (schematics, wiring diagrams, etc.) and final documentation. These systems range from simple to complex, typically working in a team environment with other engineers. Areas of responsibility includes leading a Controls team on larger projects or working individually on a smaller project. Leading a Controls team includes overseeing and mentoring controls engineers on the daily activities throughout the lifecycle of a material handling project. All aspects of a project are included from order receipt, into design, ordering hardware, test, and field commissioning.What We Are Looking ForEducation:Typically BS/BA in related discipline or advanced degree. Certification may be required in some areas. Knowledge and Experience:Demonstrates a good grasp of knowledge and principles of field of specialization and applies through successful completion of assignments. Successfully applies knowledge of fundamental concepts, practices, and procedures of particular area of specialization. Typically 2-5 years of successful experience in related field and successful demonstration of Key Responsibilities and Knowledge as presented above. Advanced degree MAY be substituted for experience, where applicable Direction of Others:May provide general guidance or train lower level support staff. Key Working Relationships:Primarily intra-organizational contacts and some external contacts.

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