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Electrical Controls Engineer
Location
United States
Posted
7 days ago
Salary
$96.8K - $172.8K / year
Seniority
Mid Level
Job Description
Electrical Controls Engineer
KION Group
Role Description Dematic has an immediate need for a Controls Engineer in our Customer Service Modernizations & Upgrades group. Candidates that have exposure to control systems/PLC programming and a passion for automation will be a great fit for this team! Candidates can be based anywhere in the continental USA, but must be open to 40% travel to our customer sites in the United States. Qualifications - 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 Requirements - 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 Benefits - Career Development - Competitive Compensation and Benefits - Pay Transparency - Global Opportunities
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