Controls Engineer

Role Overview

• 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