Controls Engineer

Controls Engineer

Complete projects for the Project Engineering Special Technology team as a Controls Engineer who has skills in Control Devices, PLC, Software, Automation, Autonomous self-propelled vehicles, and awareness of mechanical systems.

We offer:

• Career Development
• Competitive Compensation and Benefits
• Pay Transparency
• Global Opportunities

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.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

The base pay range for this role is estimated to be $72,750 - $106,700 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 Will Do In This Role

• Develop and maintain Siemens PLC programs using TIA Portal (minimum of 2 years of hands-on experience required).
• Demonstrate a strong interest in and understanding of mechatronic systems and devices.
• Utilize Electrical CAD tools (such as AutoCAD Electrical) for design and documentation.
• Translate project contractual and technical requirements into actionable deliverables, including system design, layout, emulation, order entry, drawing preparation, and commissioning activities.
• Ensure all engineering deliverables comply with established quality standards, processes, and best practices.
• Proactively identify, analyze, and resolve issues that may impact engineering tasks to prevent project delays.
• Execute assigned work packages within defined timelines and budget constraints, in alignment with Project Manager expectations.
• Collaborate with internal teams and external vendors to validate third-party specifications and ensure completeness and accuracy of resale component requirements.
• Monitor and report engineering progress against project schedules.
• Prepare and present project status reports, including financial forecasts and schedule updates.
• Support risk management efforts by identifying, documenting, escalating, and mitigating potential risks.
• Lead technical design reviews and participate in post-project evaluations to drive continuous improvement initiatives.
• Design electrical schematics and control panels in accordance with project requirements.
• Lead and execute commissioning activities for complex systems integrating both hardware and software components.
• Contribute innovative ideas to improve productivity, reduce costs, and enhance customer satisfaction.
• Must be open to travel up to 40% to customer locations in the USA

What We Are Looking For

• BS/BA in electrical engineering or closely related field
• 2 + years of successful experience in related field.
• 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.
• Knowledgeable on AC drives, both open & closed loop.
• Experience in Ethernet IP network design
• Exceptional customer focus and ability to deliver results.
• Demonstrated problem solver with excellent communication skills.

Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the United States. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa now or in the future