Professional Controls Engineer

4 weeks ago


Grand Rapids, Michigan, United States Dematic Full time
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.

What We Offer:

Career Development

Competitive Compensation and Benefits

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Global Opportunities

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What we offer:

This is What you Will Do in This Role:

  • Project budgeting, on-site and design work scheduling and tracking, along with project risk analysis and the implementation of solutions to mitigate risks are crucial aspects for this position.
  • Works to meet deadlines and deliverables, achieve budget, and manage risk with team leads.
  • Participates in recommending ideas related to productivity improvement, cost reduction and improvement in customer satisfaction.
  • Performs important areas of standard professional level work that typically requires processing and interpreting more complex, less clearly defined issues.
  • Collaborate with other divisions within Dematic and external third-party vendors to plan and execute projects.
  • Capable of solving complex or unusual problems related to Hardware and/or Software.
  • Leads complex projects through the project lifecycle, including delegating project tasks accordingly.
  • Performs site-audits at initiation of project to gather site information and confirm scope.
  • Review & report feedback of site readiness Audits (commissioning checklist/instructions).
  • Performs on-site commissioning activities independently or as part of a team.
  • Owns the Commissioning Plan and Schedule.
  • Mentor and share knowledge with less experienced engineers AND Provides guidance to installation teams.
Tasks and Qualifications:

What We Are Looking For:

  • BS/BA in electrical engineering or advanced degree.
  • 5+ years of successful experience in related field.
  • Proficient in Allen Bradley/Rockwell (expertise is preferred). Proficiency with Siemens PLCs is a plus.
  • Experience in Scanning Devices using Photo recognition (Scanners) and/or Placement photo eyes.
  • Proficient in AutoCAD.
  • Knowledgeable on AC drives, both open & closed loop. (Powerflex 40/70/5/7 series Drives).
  • Experience in various types of field device networks (Ethernet IP is a must, Profibus is a plus).
  • Basic understanding of UL 508/508A standards for cabinet design.
  • 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.
  • Ability to work on individually and small/large teams from different regions.
  • Flexibility to travel to multiple projects depending on projects schedules.
  • Maintain the administrative responsibilities along with site responsibilities in order.
  • Strong problem-solving skills; self-starter; detail-oriented; multitasking


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