Electrical Controls Engineer

KION Group

Controls Engineer managing customer service modernization projects for Dematic with 40% travel required. Supporting engineering teams and ensuring deliverables meet quality standards.

Posted 6/4/2026full-timeRemote • Missouri, New York, Wisconsin • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $96,800 - $172,800 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Translate project contractual technical requirements into deliverables and tasks for engineering teams (design/layout, emulation, order entry, drawings, commissioning).
Ensure all deliverables and solutions meet quality standards, processes, and established engineering practices.
Proactively identify and resolve issues impacting engineering tasks to prevent project delays.
Monitor and manage project team performance to ensure KPIs are achieved.
Deliver assigned work packages on time and within budget, as defined by the Project Manager.
Act as the main point of contact for project management, Mechanical Engineering, mechanical and electrical installation, procurement, and manufacturing regarding engineering deliverables.
Collaborate with ME and other CE Leads to ensure third-party specifications and resale component requirements are accurate and complete.
Track engineering progress against schedule; report updates with ME/CE Leads.
Prepare project status reports, financial forecasts, and schedule updates.
Support project risk management by documenting, escalating, and mitigating risks.
Lead technical reviews and conduct post-mortems with project managers to drive continuous improvement.
Completes the design of schematics and control panels.
Completes the commissioning of complex systems that integrate hardware and software.
Completes recommendations for ideas related to productivity improvement, cost reduction and improvement in customer satisfaction.
Must be open to travel up to 40% to customer locations in the USA

Requirements

What you’ll need

BS/BA in electrical engineering or closely related field
5+ 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.
Proficient in AutoCAD a plus.
Proficient in either Rockwell PLCs, hardware and software
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.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Career Development
Competitive Compensation and Benefits
Pay Transparency
Global Opportunities

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Hard Skills & Tools

electrical engineeringAutoCADRockwell PLCsAC drivesEthernet IP network designschematics designcontrol panels designproject risk managementengineering practicesproject management

Soft Skills

customer focusproblem solvingcommunicationcollaborationleadershiporganizational skillsperformance managementcontinuous improvementtime managementbudget management

Certifications

BS/BA in electrical engineering