KION Group

Controls Engineer

KION Group

full-time

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Location Type: Office

Location: Wauwatosa • Texas • Wisconsin • United States

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Salary

💰 $72,750 - $106,700 per year

About the role

  • Executes detailed design and development of industrial automated control systems, including the generation of electrical schematics, control panel layouts, and wiring diagrams using AutoCAD - Electrical/Equivalent.
  • Responsible for the specification and selection of control components, including PLCs (e.g., Siemens TIA Portal, Rockwell Studio 5000), VFDs, servos, safety devices (e.g., light curtains, safety PLCs), and sensor technologies.
  • Accountable for the development and implementation of PLC logic (Ladder Diagram, Structured Text, Function Block Diagram) for sequence control, motion control, and fault diagnostics.
  • Supports the configuration and programming of Human-Machine Interfaces (HMIs) for operator interaction and data visualization.
  • Supports site acceptance testing (SAT), performing I/O checkout, functional testing, and performance validation of integration with host software.
  • Assist with on-site commissioning, troubleshooting, and optimization of material handling equipment, ensuring seamless integration with existing customer infrastructure.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional project teams (mechanical, software, project management) to ensure robust system design, interoperability, and adherence to project specifications and timelines.
  • Adhere to Dematic's engineering standards, safety protocols, Industrial Standards (UL508A, ANSI, NFPA, etc.), and industry best practices for control system architecture and implementation.
  • Document technical specifications, meeting minutes, test plans, and as-built drawings to maintain comprehensive project records.
  • Travel 40% domestically to work at customer sites.

Requirements

  • Typically 2-5 years of successful experience as a Controls Engineer or related field
  • Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering (Electrical/Controls Engineering preferred)
  • Experience with Automation Control Systems using digital and analog I/O, motor control (Motor Starters, VFDs, Servo), and industrial communication protocols (e.g., Ethernet/IP, PROFINET, etc.)
  • Proficiency with at least one major PLC programming environment (e.g., Siemens TIA Portal, Rockwell Studio 5000, or similar)
  • Foundational knowledge of HMI/SCADA development platforms
  • Experience with electrical CAD software (AutoCAD Electrical/Equivalent) for schematic design and panel layout
  • Strong analytical problem-solving skills, with an aptitude for debugging complex control systems
  • Excellent technical communication skills, both written and verbal, for effective collaboration within engineering teams and with external customers.
Benefits
  • Career Development
  • Competitive Compensation and Benefits
  • Pay Transparency
  • Global Opportunities
Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard Skills & Tools
PLC programmingLadder DiagramStructured TextFunction Block DiagramHMI programmingmotor controldigital I/Oanalog I/Oautomation control systemstroubleshooting
Soft Skills
analytical problem-solvingtechnical communicationcollaborationproject management
Certifications
Bachelor’s Degree in EngineeringUL508AANSINFPA