Electrical Controls Engineer

KION Group

Electrical Controls Engineer at Dematic tasked with creating schematics and programming controls for automated systems. Requires 5+ years of experience and proficiency in PLCs.

Posted 6/16/2026full-timeGrand Rapids • Missouri, New York, Wisconsin • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $96,800 - $172,800 per yearWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Assembly

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Deliver assigned work packages on time and within budget
Ensure all deliverables and solutions meet quality standards
Interpret design input requirements to produce semi-complex system designs
Select and place electrical and controls components for conveyor systems
Develop electrical layouts and schematic drawings using CAD tools
Perform power drop, cable length, and other engineering calculations
Design industrial networks in accordance with Dematic guidelines
Design semi-complex conveyor control software using tools such as AB Logix Designer
Create configuration and parameter files for Embedded Conveyor Controllers
Document findings and results in alignment with Dematic standards

Requirements

What you’ll need

5+ years' experience in controls engineering
Proficient in planning, creating schematic and panel assembly drawings
Experience with PLCs (Allen Bradley and/or Siemens), HMIs, and VFD's
BS/BA in electrical engineering or advanced degree
Knowledgeable on AC drives, both open & closed loop
Proficient in AutoCAD
Experience in Ethernet IP network design and machine safety is a plus.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Career Development
Competitive Compensation and Benefits
Pay Transparency
Global Opportunities

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Hard Skills & Tools

controls engineeringschematic drawingspanel assembly drawingsPLC programmingHMI designVFD programmingAC drivesEthernet IP network designindustrial network designengineering calculations

Soft Skills

time managementbudget managementquality assuranceinterpretation of design requirementsdocumentation

Certifications

BS in electrical engineeringBA in electrical engineeringadvanced degree in electrical engineering